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8.31.2025

Vintage Wall Mount Mailbox for Outside Metal Decor Mailboxes Antique Style Nostalgic Charm for Home Door Garden Farmhouse House Decorations Flower Patter (Green)

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"... VINTAGE HOME DECOR - A beautiful and functional statement piece works well as an outdoors mailbox (under a porch or similar—the box is not sealed and waterproof) or indoors wall art.This rustic, vintage-inspired mailbox will quickly add some nostalgic charm and become a welcome addition to your home. LOCKABLE AND SAFE-Features an envelope slot and a top flap cover with small padlock hasp / lockable latch to help protect your letters from any prying eyes.( Locks and keys are not included.) ..."   
Source: Amazon

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8.30.2025

Inside UK’s largest private collection of post boxes

"... A mail enthusiast has spent more than 30 years amassing the largest private collection of post boxes in mainland UK. Steve Knight, 63, began his collection..."   
Source: www.pressreader.com

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8.29.2025

Santa Clara County Charges dropped against Richard Tillman after post office crash in San Jose

"... Santa Clara County prosecutors dropped all state charges against Richard Tillman on Monday in connection to a bizarre San Jose post office crash and fire.

Richard Tillman, who is the 44-year-old brother of late NFL star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, is not out of legal trouble yet, however. ..."   
Source: www.kron4.com

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8.19.2025

DOJ plans to drop appeal for Tampa postal worker gun case

"Federal prosecutors went to the Atlanta-based appeals court last year after U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle wrote that a historical basis did not exist for banning guns in post offices and dismissed the charge of carrying a firearm in a federal facility. ... Mizelle issued a 53-page ruling in January 2024 that dismissed the gun charge, in part citing a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision in a case known as New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen that focused on analyzing the “historical tradition” of firearms regulation when deciding if laws violated the Second Amendment. ..."   
Source: www.wusf.org

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8.18.2025

Three days of philately to be held in Gibraltar

"... A series of philatelic exhibitions will take place at the Garrison Library from Tuesday September 16 to Thursday September 18, bringing together collectors and enthusiasts from Gibraltar and overseas.

The first day will mark the 50th anniversary of the Gibraltar Study Circle, a specialist society based in the United Kingdom with members worldwide. Incoming president Stan Lawrence will co-ordinate displays showcasing the range of Gibraltar philately, including covers, stamps, postal history, postal stationery and revenue stamps. ..."   
Source: www.chronicle.gi

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8.14.2025

Two new stamps highlight Boston’s role in the Revolution

"The Postal Service’s latest release also celebrates the 2026 World Expo...The first of the two stamps depicts the Old North Church, the city’s oldest standing church building and an icon of the American Revolution. ... The second stamp shows a “midnight rider” on horseback, one of several who warned locals that the British soldiers were on the march. ...The intaglio-printed designs resemble vintage engravings, paying homage to stamps issued in the 19th and early 20th centuries."   
Source: news.usps.com

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Over 10,000 USPS employees take early retirement offer, meeting target to shrink workforce

"...Nearly 10,500 USPS employees accepted the voluntary early retirement offer, according to the Postal Service’s financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. USPS estimates it spent $167 million making these payments and covering associated payroll taxes.

In January, USPS offered early retirement buyouts to mail handlers who work in the agency’s mail processing facilities, and other USPS employees who work in a variety of support positions. Employees who accepted the offer received a $15,000 separation incentive. ..."   
Source: federalnewsnetwork.com

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8.12.2025

NPMHU | 2025 Contract Update #4

"... The NPMHU Negotiations Team and USPS Management have continued to meet for subcommittee discussions on NPMHU’s noneconomic proposals. During these off-the-record meetings, Management has asked clarifying questions to better understand the intent behind each proposal, and the NPMHU Negotiations Team continues to present strong arguments, backed by real-world examples and hard numbers.

Recent discussions have focused on the Postal Service’s continued use of 204Bs. A number of the proposals submitted by the NPMHU hope to..."   
Source: npmhu317.blogspot.com

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8.11.2025

USPS see losses grow by US $522m in one year

"...In its latest financial report, US Postal Service (USPS) has announced controllable losses of US$1.6bn in Q3 2025 – an increase of US$522m compared to the same quarter last year.

Total operating revenue was US$18.8bn for the quarter, essentially flat ...Postmaster General David Steiner commented"   
Source: www.parcelandpostaltechnologyinternational.com

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8.08.2025

Stamp prices surge while mail volume plummets | A sad state of finances for the U.S. Postal Service and your wallet

Postal Service hikes stamp prices while losing billions and delivering less value

"... The 78 cent opinion: Why stamp prices surge while mail volume plummets...First-class mail volume has dropped more than 50% since 2001 while prices jumped 100% since 2006"   
Source: www.foxnews.com

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8.05.2025

USPS’ 2024 holiday performance slipped ...

"...Delivery reliability improved for the agency’s Ground Advantage product but faltered for most other categories, per a report from the USPS Office of Inspector General. ..."   
Source: www.supplychaindive.com

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