"...The Postal Service has announced three new stamps that will be premiered during the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show, scheduled for May 23-30.
The new stamp releases are..."
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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Three more stamps will debut during Boston 2026 World Stamp Show
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Sunday, March 29, 2026
2026 Census Test Updates | U.S. Postal Service 2026 Census Operational Test
"MARCH 23, 2026 — The U.S. Census Bureau last month announced it has modified its 2026 Census Test sites to Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina. These sites were selected to give the Census Bureau the opportunity to explore how working with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) could increase effectiveness and how to improve in-field enumeration processes for the 2030 Census.
Starting on May 1, the Census Bureau will invite approximately 154,600 households in Spartanburg and Huntsville to respond to the test online in English only via computer, smartphone and tablet. Phone and mail responses will not be offered. The test will include the same questions asked in the American Community Survey (ACS), which collects detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data. Questions are expected to take around 40 minutes to complete and include name, race, sex, citizenship and education.
A smaller subset of questions will be asked for households who do not respond on their own. Using the ACS allows the Census Bureau to leverage existing questions that the Census Bureau already asks.
Starting on June 1 and through August 31 when data collection ends, census takers, including postal workers, may visit households that do not respond on their own to collect responses in person. ..."
This Article is From: www.census.gov
Saturday, March 28, 2026
NPMHU | 2025 Contract Update #14
"...the fourteenth Contract Update produced and distributed by the NPMHU during the course of 2025 negotiations. These updates, along with the Union’s magazine and monthly bulletins, will keep mail handlers throughout the country informed and involved in the issues raised during this round of bargaining. ..."
This Article is From: NPMHU via NPMHU Local 317
Thursday, March 26, 2026
USPS letter carrier stabbed multiple times before 2 connected getaway crashes in Kokomo
USPS letter carrier stabbed multiple times before 2 connected getaway crashes in Kokomo
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"...Just after 6 p.m., the Kokomo Police Department responded to a report of a female United States Post Office letter carrier stabbed in the..."
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
USPS could stop delivering mail by next year without funding, official warns
USPS could stop delivering mail by next year without funding, official warns
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"...That warning was issued by Postmaster General David Steiner while testifying before the House of Representatives' Oversight Committee last Tuesday. Without assistance from Congress, Steiner warned, the agency's funds will be exhausted by..."
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USPS enhances security for direct deposit
"...when employees enroll in or update banking information for direct deposit in PostalEASE, the system will initiate a..."
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
USPS | Need envelopes printed? Do it in-house
The Postal Service’s National Printing Center offers competitive prices
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"...The Postal Service’s National Printing Center, known as the NPC, is urging employees to take advantage of its competitive pricing for printed envelopes.
The NPC is the organization’s in-house printer. There are no profit margins or shipping charges on NPC orders.
Ordering in bulk can mean additional savings. For example, 500 No. 10 envelopes printed with a return address cost 13 cents each, including..."
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Tax Stamps | Drug agents enforce seldom-used law
"...Drug agents in Tuscaloosa have begun charging suspected drug dealers for breaking a seldom-used law that requires them to buy tax stamps.
The law is designed to hit dealers where it hurts -- their wallets.
Passed in 1988, the law requires anyone who sells drugs to pay a tax and affix a stamp to the product. ..."
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NY postal worker arrested for shoving four-year-old hassidic boy to the ground
"...Video footage showed the boy approaching the mail truck before the postal worker came out and shoved the child forcefully to the ground. ..."
This Article is From: www.jpost.com
US Postal Service on brink of financial collapse, chief tells Congress
"...The U.S. Postal Service will be out of cash and unable to deliver mail, and pay vendors and employees, in less than 12 months unless Congress lifts the carrier’s statutory debt limit of $15 billion and eliminate mandates that handcuff its ability to make money and burden it with uncontrollable expenses, Postmaster General David Steiner told Congress on Tuesday. ..."
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Amazon says U.S. Postal Service ‘walked away at the eleventh hour’ in negotiations
"...Amazon on Wednesday addressed its business relationship with the U.S. Postal Service, saying in a blog post that contract renewal negotiations with the carrier fell apart in December when the Postal Service “abruptly walked away at the eleventh hour.”
The comments came after several outlets reported on Tuesday that Amazon plans to sharply reduce the number of packages it sends through the Postal Service after the two failed to come to an agreement. ..."
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Mystic Stamp Company | 1987 Shamrock Stamp US 22c Special Occasions: Best Wishes!
1987 22c Special Occasions: Best Wishes!
U.S. #2271
1987 22¢ Best Wishes! [Shamrock Stamp]
Special Occasions
From first “special” stamp booklet, which would remain on sale longer than regular stamps
From first US booklet to have the UPC bar code on the cover
First US stamps to be specifically created for a specialized retail market and sold through card stores and florists
From first US booklet to have stamps in three different configurations.
Stamp Category: Commemorative
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1987 22¢ Best Wishes! [Shamrock Stamp]
Special Occasions
From first “special” stamp booklet, which would remain on sale longer than regular stamps
From first US booklet to have the UPC bar code on the cover
First US stamps to be specifically created for a specialized retail market and sold through card stores and florists
From first US booklet to have stamps in three different configurations.
Stamp Category: Commemorative
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Sunday, March 15, 2026
Royal Mail | ‘Stranger Things’ stamps
Stranger Things Stamp Set
"Beloved characters and mysterious monsters are the stars of striking new stamps celebrating the hit Netflix show Stranger Things.
Five stamps feature key “real” world figures from each series of the show, set against a red background.
Five more stamps, again one focused on each series, depict characters linked to the alternate dimension, known as the Upside Down, with a blue background.
Ten First Class square stamps.
Catalogue code AS14100"
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Five stamps feature key “real” world figures from each series of the show, set against a red background.
Five more stamps, again one focused on each series, depict characters linked to the alternate dimension, known as the Upside Down, with a blue background.
Ten First Class square stamps.
Catalogue code AS14100"
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Saturday, March 14, 2026
Landen Pace | He rescued a 2-year-old in the street
"...Landen Pace, a USPS retail associate in Pella, IA, was working when he noticed a toddler on the sidewalk with no adults nearby.
A short time later, Pace saw the same child standing in the middle of the road.
The retail associate led the child to the sidewalk and tried to find the parents. ..."
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Route 66 Stamps To Be Issued at National Postal Forum
"...The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate Route 66 on that historic highway’s centennial with a set of eight stamps. The first-day-of-issue event will be held at the National Postal Forum, also known as the NPF, at the Phoenix Convention Center. The NPF is the mailing and shipping industry’s premier educational venue, trade show and networking event.
The first-day-of-issue event is free and open to the public,..."
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Monday, March 9, 2026
USPS | The Postal Pulse employee survey begins soon | Tell USPS what you think
"...The next Postal Pulse employee survey will run from Tuesday, March 10, through Friday, April 17.
The annual survey allows employees to share observations about their work environment, providing the Postal Service with valuable feedback to make improvements.
This year’s survey will be administered by Perceptyx, the vendor that administered the Postal Pulse survey in 2024 and 2025. ..."
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Sunday, March 8, 2026
Mystic Stamp Company | 2025 Complete Commemorative Year Set - 88 Stamps
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Why Aren't We Listening to AI on Postal Service Failures?
Why Aren't We Listening to AI on Postal Service Failures? AI tells us...
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AI clearly identifies the failures of the Postal Service and it says: Overtime waste, EV mandate waste, poor vetting of postal workers, mail theft, poor vetting of postal management, woke policies vs. fiscal responsibility are the problems of the U.S. Postal Service.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is facing significant criticism and financial pressure in early 2026.
Identified concerns—specifically
Overtime waste, EV mandate costs, and mail theft—being central to recent federal audits and legislative debates.
Analysis of Key Issues (2025–2026)
Overtime & Operational Waste
Failed Targets: An October 2025 Inspector General (IG) report found that while overtime hours declined from 172.9 million in 2021 to 117.8 million in 2024, the USPS still used 5.7 million more hours in FY 2024 than planned.
Management Gaps: Auditors identified systemic failures in tracking unauthorized overtime, including instances of single employees working unauthorized extra hours over 100 times in one year without accountability.
Service Delays: Recent cost-cutting measures under the "Delivering for America" plan have been blamed for significant delivery delays, with some newspaper subscribers reporting wait times of up to two months as of early 2026.
The "EV Mandate" Controversy
High Costs & Production Lags: As of late 2025, the USPS had spent over $3 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act on an electric fleet but only received 612 vehicles for that investment.
Infrastructure Waste: Roughly $540 million was spent on electrical infrastructure that is now "buried under parking lots."
Price Premium: Internal reports state the USPS pays approximately $20,000 more for each electric Next-Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) compared to its gas-powered equivalent.
Mail Theft and Security Failures
National Crisis: Mail theft complaints surged 327% from 2018 to 2023, while robberies of letter carriers skyrocketed by 845% in that same period.
Financial Impact: Theft-driven check fraud and package losses are estimated to cost between $5 billion and $16 billion annually.
Vetting Concerns: A 2022 OIG review of a $250 million security contract found that 30% of security guards lacked proper clearances, highlighting a breakdown in vetting for critical safety roles.
Fiscal Responsibility vs. Policies
Financial Performance: In February 2026, the USPS reported a $1.4 billion increase in net loss compared to the same quarter the previous year.
Labor Friction: Current workers are rallying for a "Fair Contract Now" in 2026, citing a 55% turnover rate for new hires within their first year due to poor pay and working conditions.
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Friday, March 6, 2026
Linns Stamp News | Figures of the American Revolution commemorative stamps to be released
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
USPS Restructuring | US Postal Service hiring restructuring advisers as it could run out of money in 2027
"...USPS has reported net losses of about $120 billion since 2007 as first-class mail, its most profitable product, has fallen to its lowest volume since the late 1960s. ..."
This Article is From: www.reuters.com
US Postal Service Taps Restructuring Firm Amid Cash Crunch
"...The US Postal Service is bringing on restructuring advisers to help it address mounting financial problems that officials say could leave the agency out of cash within a..."
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
USPS | There are laws that apply while you work for USPS and after you leave
Thinking about taking a new job? Make sure you follow the rules
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"...The Postal Service is reminding employees that federal ethics laws place certain restrictions on them while working at USPS — and after they leave the organization.
Here are some important rules to keep in mind:
• Employees working on matters involving outside companies — such as contracts, projects, licenses, applications or investigations — cannot simultaneously seek employment with those companies.
Employees interested in working for such a company in the future must..."
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Monday, March 2, 2026
Fill Up With Fuel Now! | Oil Prices Jump After Iran Attack, Pointing to Economic Risks
"How long prices remain high will depend on. ..Oil prices rose nearly 10 percent on Monday...When trading opened on Sunday, they rose as much as 13 percent, briefly crossing $82 a barrel before retreating to around $79 a barrel..."
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Sunday, March 1, 2026
National Postal Museum Introduces One Minute Video Series | One Minute Wonders
"...The National Postal Museum is devoted to presenting the colorful and engaging history of the nation's mail service and showcasing one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of stamps and philatelic material in the world. ..."
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Saturday, February 28, 2026
Suspect arrested in series of USPS carrier robberies in Los Angeles County
"...He’s been identified as 28-year-old Andranik Naghdalyan.
The armed robberies occurred between Dec. 3, 2025 and Feb. 22, 2026 while USPS employees were performing their duties. ..."
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Friday, February 27, 2026
Chemical spill temporarily closes portion of FedEx hub in Memphis, company says
"...MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A chemical spill closed portion of the FedEx World Hub, a spokesperson for FedEx said. FedEx said it happened early Wednesday morning at its hub on Democrat Road. ..."
This Article is From: www.fox13memphis.com
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Driving a Postal Service vehicle? | Wear your seat belt and don’t eat, drink or use your mobile device
• Always wear a seat belt because it saves lives;
• Not eat, drink or use mobile devices while the vehicle is in motion.
• Stay alert and comfortable during long routes. ..."
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Monday, February 23, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers members rally for new contract
National Association of Letter Carriers members rally for new contract
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"...While higher wages are a key priority, union leaders say pay is only part of the fight.
Ron Neel, president of the NALC Tulsa Branch, said the union is advocating for better starting wages for new hires and an “all-career workforce,” which would provide full benefits from day one.
The union also wants to eliminate the two-tier pay system..."
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Postal Service vs. Postal Unions | NPMHU Contract Negotiations Continue
"...While the NPMHU will continue to negotiate with the Postal Service, NPMHU leadership has been firm that if the Postal Service will not propose economic terms that achieve our objectives, there will be no agreement. ..."
This Article is From: NPMHU Local 317 News
Friday, February 20, 2026
Hornby Model Railways celebrated on Feb. 19 Royal Mail issue
"...Eight first-class stamps in a Feb. 19 issue from Great Britain’s Royal Mail showcase signature models from Hornby Model Railways. ...The Hornby Model Railways stamps and related products are available from www.royalmail.com/shop. Ordering information also is available from Royal Mail, Tallents House, 21 S. Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9PB, Scotland."
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Former postal supervisor sentenced for stealing hundreds of greeting cards, money inside
"...Justin Brown was arrested June 28 after Davenport Police searched his home and found 487 cards greetings cards for weddings, birthdays, graduations and Father’s Day, according to court documents. Brown pleaded guilty..."
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Georgia | USPS mail carrier killed in Decatur: Federal investigators offer reward in case
USPS mail carrier killed in Decatur: Federal investigators offer reward in case
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"...Federal investigators are offering a $250,000 reward for information following the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old U.S. Postal Service letter carrier as he delivered mail in Decatur last week. ..."
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Presidents Day is next week on Monday, Feb. 16.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Birthdays missed, checks delayed as USPS mail problems plague Lehigh Acres
"...LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Residents of Lehigh Acres are experiencing significant mail delivery issues following a change in postal routes, leading to missing packages and delayed checks that have disrupted their lives and businesses.
Deenah Torres, who lives in the impacted area, said, "We had the same postal delivery person for the 20 years that we were there. And in the last six months, they changed." She noted that regular mail deliveries have become inconsistent, with items that once arrived reliably now missing..."
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U.S. Postal Service’s nationwide alert: Mail won’t move where it’s unsafe
"...Customers across parts of the United States may experience mail and package delivery delays as severe winter weather continues to disrupt U.S. Postal Service operations, officials said. ..."
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Oakland man sentenced to five years for robbing postal carrier
"...Joseph Michael McBee, a 30-year-old resident of Oakland, was charged with one count of robbery of a U.S. mail carrier on October 28, 2024, and pleaded guilty on October 20, 2025. According to the plea agreement, McBee stole a 2015 Kia Soul on October 10, 2023, and later assisted two accomplices, Ebony Reeves and Felix Wilson, in stealing a 2023 Toyota Camry from a dealership in Daly City. Reeves and Wilson have also pleaded guilty to related charges.
The trio drove around San Francisco searching for a mail carrier to rob. ..."
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The most sold stamp in U.S. history is the 1993 Elvis Presley commemorative stamp
"...The 29-cent Elvis Presley stamp, issued in 1993, has been the best-selling U.S. commemorative stamp to date. ..."
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USPS bets on ‘dramatic interest’ in last-mile plan as volume drops
"...Postmaster General David Steiner identified three growth priorities for the agency after it posted weaker results for its package shipping products in Q1. ..."
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Saturday, February 7, 2026
On Amazon | Postage Stamp Dispenser - Mailbox Shaped Design (Solid Wood) - Mini Post Office Box Design for Home Or Office. for a Partial Roll (100 Count) of Stamps
On Amazon | Postage Stamp Dispenser - Mailbox Shaped Design (Solid Wood) - Mini Post Office Box Design for Home Or Office. for a Partial Roll (100 Count) of Stamps
"...Holds a Partial Roll of 100 Stamps Stamps (Stamps Not Included)
Mini Mailbox Shape
Perfect For Home Or Office
Protects Stamps From Damage
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Made in the US ..."
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Mini Mailbox Shape
Perfect For Home Or Office
Protects Stamps From Damage
Made Of Solid Wood
Made in the US ..."
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USPS reports first-quarter financial results
"...The Postal Service has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Oct. 1-Dec. 31). Here are some highlights: ... Revenue. Total operating revenue was $22.2 billion, a 1.2 percent decrease compared with the same quarter the previous fiscal year. First-Class Mail revenue increased 1 percent, while Marketing Mail revenue decreased 2.7 percent. Shipping and packages revenue decreased 0.2 percent.
• Volume. Total volume was 28.3 billion pieces, down 9.4 percent compared with the same quarter one year ago. First-Class Mail volume declined 6.1 percent, ...The Postal Service’s Feb. 5 news release has more information."
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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Postal Call In Number | USPS employees can call this number during emergencies (888-EMERGNC provides updates on facility closings, reporting times )
USPS employees can call this number during emergencies
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"...The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to use the USPS National Emergency Hotline number to receive up-to-date information about facility closings, changes in reporting times and other workplace information during severe and inclement weather.
The toll-free number, found on the back of most USPS employee badges, is 888-EMERGNC (888-363-7462) .
After dialing the number, you will..."
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
USPS-licensed ride-on toy nominated for industry award
"...The Postal Service’s licensed “foot-to-floor” ride-on vehicle has been nominated for Toy Book’s Pulse of Play Awards.
The Flybar-made product is a finalist in the “juvenile product launch of the year” category, which recognizes the most outstanding new toy aimed at babies and toddlers. ..."
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Postmark Policy Insanity | Postal Service Should "go back to the old way of doing things."
"Rep. Gabe Vasquez calls on postal service to "go back to the old way of doing things."While some residents of rural New Mexico were surprised and aren't happy about the U.S. Postal Service's recent change in its "postmarking process," the USPS says that policy "remains unchanged."...they essentially changed the rules of how mail is postmarked," Vasquez said. Most people have been accustomed to having mail stamped with a postmark indicating where it was mailed from and on what date it was mailed. ...What Vasquez has learned is that under the new "Delivering for America" policy, mail isn't postmarked and dated until it gets to a "processing center," which can take two days or more. If people are trying to meet deadlines with tax returns or bills, it could result in late fees. "
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Sunday, February 1, 2026
Harrison collection of high-quality U.S. stamps in Feb. 11-12 Kelleher auction
"...An exceptional stamp will tempt bidders on the first day of the sale: an unused (no gum) 1875 reissue of the 30¢ Eagle and Shield (Scott 131) from the 1869 Pictorial issue (112-122).
Just 1,535 examples of the 1875 30¢ Eagle and Shield stamp were sold, according to the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers.
Kelleher describes the stamp as “an all-around gem beauty with magnificently deep colors, crisp impression, and flawless centering on glowing white paper.”
Accompanying the stamp are..."
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Stacks of stolen Katy mail recovered after Sugar Land traffic stop
"...During an inventory search of the vehicle, officers found stacks of mail belonging to Katy residents and an illegal U.S. Postal Service mailbox key, according to Lt. Jeffrey Glass. ...Glass said the key is designed for cluster or community mailboxes. Thieves obtain counterfeit versions of these keys to open cluster boxes and remove large amounts of mail at once, he said. Possessing a universal mailbox key is illegal unless the person is a U.S. Postal Service worker.
"Thieves find these counterfeit keys and go to these cluster mailboxes and remove a lot of mail at one time," Glass said.
The driver, identified as Hung Cong Le, 51, was arrested "
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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Mystery as missing photographer found dead in back of postal delivery truck hundreds of miles from home
"...James Wilder was driving to Las Vegas for work when his car broke down in Joplin, Missouri, FOX 2 News reported.
His family bought him a Greyhound bus ticket to return to Massachusetts on Dec. 3, but he suddenly went dark after a stop off in St. Louis...Wilders’ sisters then filed a missing person report, and five days later, on Dec. 13, his body was found in the back of a postal delivery truck less than half a mile from the bus terminal, FOX 2 News reported.
No cause of death was given"
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Are you looking for a second job? | Federal ethics rules limit the options for USPS employees
"...Federal ethics regulations prohibit USPS employees from engaging in outside employment that conflicts with or affects their postal duties.
Additionally, Postal Service employees cannot:..."
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Mail delivery halted by cockroaches at Akron's Spring Hill Apartments
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Monday, January 26, 2026
Mail sack stolen in Boston, Mail truck smashed, $100K reward
"..."My driver's side was completely busted out. And a small window on the passenger's side was broken out. And they also broke the side mirror," Zimmerman said.
The thief took a bag of mail from the back of the truck, which ..."
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
This rural carrier and another passerby give the man CPR
She saw a customer having a heart attack in his front yard
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"...Glen Rose, TX, Rural Carrier Kilie Layland was delivering mail recently when she spotted a man having a heart attack in his front yard. She quickly exited her vehicle and ..."
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Friday, January 23, 2026
USPS Service Alert | Winter weather system impacting delivery
"...Winter weather in the Southwest, Southern Plains, Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Southeast regions of the U.S. (New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina) may impact the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages. Winter weather in the Northern ..."
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Times Herald transitioning to postal delivery
"The Times Herald will switch to U.S. Postal Service delivery starting February 23. ...the Times Herald will be putting renewed emphasis on the printed newspaper as a place readers can dive into local news with more impact and context, feel-good community features, sports analysis and commentary — the stories you can’t get anywhere else. ...SUBSCRIBE"
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
2026 Love Stamps | USPS.com - The Postal Store
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Follow the rules while you are on postal property
"...Prohibited activities include electioneering, gambling and solicitation..."
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Fresno postal workers targeted in 3 violent encounters in last week
"...FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- An alarming rise in attacks on postal workers in Fresno.
It started last Thursday with a brazen armed robbery in a Central Fresno neighborhood, a crime captured on a doorbell camera. The gunman remains on the run after stealing the letter carrier's keys, wallet, and phone. ...Another assault Tuesday involved two teens who ...on Wednesday, yet a third frightening ..."
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Van Wert Postal Worker Charged After Burning Mail
"...A Van Wert, Ohio, mail carrier has pleaded not guilty to federal charges after allegedly burning undelivered mail, WLIO reports. Kyle Carver faces one count of delay or destruction of mail. The case began in October when a Van Wert police officer responded to a backyard fire in the 900 block of George Street around 7:30 a.m. The officer discovered mail being burned at the residence...."
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Complaints filed with Postal Service over flurry of mail found along highway
"Officials are investigating a post office in Marion after receiving multiple complaints regarding lost or damaged mail and reports of letters and packages scattered along U.S. 2. ...found pieces of mail scattered along U.S. 2, and other residents reported picking up mail off the ground near their mailboxes. Among the complaints were reports and photos of a white pickup delivering mail in the truck bed, either uncovered or with the tailgate missing.
“We observed [the route driver] consistently carrying the mail/packages in an open, uncovered pickup truck bed on the highway regardless of weather,” Marion resident Ellen Stone told the Inter Lake in a message on social media. ...Postmaster Keira Baldwin, who oversees the Marion post office remotely from another post office in Kila, declined to comment...“Our office has been informed that the highway contractor for this route has removed the carrier from the route, a new carrier has started, and that a secure, enclosed vehicle is now being used.” "
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Monday, January 19, 2026
Downtown Minneapolis leaders have long wanted to repurpose the post office
"...The U.S. Postal Service has repeatedly shot down the idea of relinquishing the property, and spokesperson Desai Abdul-Razzaaq reiterated ...Minneapolis has worked for decades to make the riverfront more visitor friendly, but the heart of downtown remains largely obstructed by the post office"
This Article is From: www.axios.com
Postal Political Activist | Postal workers join Minneapolis protests against ICE as mayor condemns crackdowns
"...In a diverse neighborhood where immigration officers have been seen frequently, U.S. postal workers marched through on Sunday, chanting: “Protect our routes. Get ICE out.”...Peter Noble joined dozens of other U.S. Post Office workers Sunday on their only day off from their mail routes to march against the immigration crackdown. They passed by the place where an immigration officer shot and killed Renee Good, a U.S. citizen and mother of three, during a Jan. 7 confrontation. ...Letter carrier Susan Becker said she came out to march on the coldest day since the crackdown started because it's important to keep telling the federal government she thinks what it is doing is wrong. "
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Saturday, January 17, 2026
First Postmaster General | Presidential Message on the Birthday of Benjamin Franklin (Jan. 17)
"...Today, we celebrate the towering life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin—printer and philosopher, inventor and diplomat, public servant and patriot, and one of the most consequential Americans to ever live. On what would have been his 320th birthday, we honor his restless genius, his steadfast devotion to liberty, and his legendary contributions to our national story.
Born on January 17, 1706... served as the first Postmaster General, binding the Colonies together with an organized mail system long before they were bound together as one Nation."
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Weak Sentences of Postal Thieves Just Promotes More Theft and Other Crimes
Postal worker gets probation for stealing thousands through money orders
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"...Albany, NY (WRGB) — A Rensselaer County man has been sentenced to probation after admitting he stole tens of thousands of dollars through a money order fraud scheme while employed by the U.S. Postal Service.
Matthew Dundas of Petersburgh, was sentenced on January 14, 2026, to two years of probation, 80 hours of community service, and a $4,000 fine. ..."
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Friday, January 16, 2026
Did post office decision fail north Alabama? Rep. Dale Strong says so as he pushes for change
"The U.S. Postal Service will be required to evaluate its consolidation of Huntsville’s processing and distribution center through a bill that passed the U.S. House, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, R-Monrovia, said Thursday. ...Strong, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, said the move has disrupted mail service across North Alabama. The provision was included in H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill, which advanced as part of the appropriations package passed earlier this week. It will require USPS to provide a briefing on the impacts of consolidating the Huntsville processing and distribution center, including its effect on mail service to north Alabama. ..."
This Article is From: www.al.com
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
USPS | Employee goes to prison for stealing money orders and mail
"The man was selling them to a ringleader from a drug gang...A former mail carrier in Pennsylvania who stole 300 Postal Service money orders and several hundred pieces of mail is now serving time in federal prison.
The ex-employee’s conviction was part of an investigation by the USPS Office of Inspector General...OIG special agents found that the carrier was targeting mail containing checks and other personally identifiable information, which he provided to a ringleader affiliated with a New York City drug gang."
This Article is From: news.usps.com
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
USPS | Do you have Post Office photos from the past? The USPS historical preservation architect would like to hear from you
"...When Noel Roman recently visited the Postal Service’s Pilsen Station in Chicago, he was handed a folder filled with photos from the building’s construction in 1936.
Grateful for the trove, the USPS historical preservation architect scanned and saved them as part of the facility’s historical documentation.
It got him to thinking: There are no doubt other architectural photos of historical interest out there, and with them, he could create a digital historical catalog of USPS buildings. ...He encourages anyone in possession of historical Post Office photos to email him — the more detailed information that can be provided about the photos and their subjects, the better."
This Article is From: news.usps.com
Monday, January 12, 2026
Muhammad Ali will be honored with a commemorative US postage stamp
"Ali is being honored for the first time with a commemorative U.S. postage stamp. ...Born Cassius Clay Jr., Ali changed his name after converting to Islam in the 1960s and spoke openly about race, religion and war. In 1967, he refused to be inducted into the U.S. Army, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to the Vietnam War. ..."
This Article is From: apnews.com
Sunday, January 11, 2026
APWU | Tax Information Regarding Temporary Federal Tax Deductions for Qualified Overtime Compensation
"...The Postal Service recently notified the APWU that they will be sending a letter to employees regarding the tax deduction for the premium portion of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime that some employees may be eligible to take under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The letter explains what portion of overtime an employee was paid in 2025 qualifies for the deduction. Overtime payments are usually larger under the National Agreement than what is required by the FLSA, so not all overtime payments qualify for the deduction. ..."
This Article is From: apwu.org
Friday, January 9, 2026
This USPS employee monitors nest boxes as a citizen scientist | Bluebirds bring her happiness
"...My name is Stacy Shuda and I’m a solutions architect for the Postal Service’s architecture, strategy and innovation group, which is part of the chief information officer’s organization in Eagan, MN.
When I’m not at work you might find me monitoring bluebird nest boxes as a citizen scientist, providing data to groups such as the Bluebird Program of Minnesota, the North American Bluebird Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. ..."
This Article is From: usps.com
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3 N.J. men tried to deposit checks they stole from the U.S mail, feds say
"...Three men are facing federal charges in an alleged scheme to steal checks from U.S. mail, alter them and try to deposit them into bank accounts.
Jeffrey Bennett, 31, of Irvington and Rahway; Aquil Hubbard, 31, of Newark and Middlesex; and Tashon Ragan, 26, of Union have been charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. ..."
This Article is From: www.nj.com
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Air cargo contractor reimburses Postal Service for fraudulent billing
"...Regional airline hid nonperformance by falsifying barcode scans of mail bins...Air Cargo Carriers LLC, a turboprop freighter operator, paid the government more than $350,000 to settle charges that it manipulated shipping data to avoid late-delivery penalties under a U.S. Postal Service contract to transport mail in the Caribbean, FreightWaves has learned. ...identified a large number of containers that shared an exact two-hour difference between the load and delivery scan between 2018 and 2021. Metadata on bin identification tags showed that scans were not performed by a handheld scanner. Information, instead, was generated by an internal tracking system. Investigators determined that delivery information was inaccurate because the time and date was actually captured during loading."
This Article is From: www.freightwaves.com
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
What USPS says about damaged West Seattle mailboxes
"...Last week we reported on damage to the outdoor mailboxes at both West Seattle Post Offices – The Junction here, Westwood Village here. At week’s end we sent followup inquiries to the USPS’s regional media liaison Janella Herron, who replied today. She wouldn’t comment on whether either or both of the incidents involved theft or just vandalism, saying only that “Damage to both boxes (was) outside of retail hours.” She said the incidents had been referred to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. As for a timeline for replacement or repair, “Repair or replacement of these out-of-service collection boxes is based on availability of replacement parts / products and I am unable to provide a timeline.” ..."
This Article is From: westseattleblog.com
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
USPS to phase out use of unvetted non-domiciled CDL drivers by contracted trucking companies
"...The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced a new effort to introduce tougher licensing requirements for contracted trucking providers.
On January 5, 2026, USPS announced it will “begin working with its contracted trucking providers to phase out any use of non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) operators who have not been thoroughly vetted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.”
“By tightening the use of non-domiciled CDL drivers by our third-party (contracted) providers..."
This Article is From: cdllife.com
Monday, January 5, 2026
CFC’s solicitation period extended to Jan. 31
This Article is From: news.usps.com
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How PSHB Prescription Coverage Works with the New Medicare Part D EGWP
Medicare Part D Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP)
This Article is From: what-is-pshb.com
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"...The PSHB Program now integrates prescription benefits with a Medicare Part D Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP). This change applies to all Medicare-eligible USPS annuitants and family members enrolled in PSHB. ...In 2025, EGWPs integrated into PSHB plans include several Medicare enhancements, such as an annual out-of-pocket maximum and capped costs for insulin and vaccines. ...What Happens If You Opt Out of the EGWP?"
This Article is From: what-is-pshb.com
Sunday, January 4, 2026
“Of all the dirty tricks”: USPS quietly changed what a postmark means. Voting advocates are alarmed
"...The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) quietly changed what it means for mail to be “postmarked,” a move that could make letters, ballots, and time-sensitive paperwork appear late, even if they were dropped off on time. ...The USPS officially published the rule change on Nov. 24, 2025, and it went into effect on Dec. 24. Previously, as long as you put a properly addressed and stamped letter into your mailbox before pickup, the post office would mark the date of receipt as that day. The new rule states that the postmark can be applied later, such as at the processing facility."
This Article is From: www.dailydot.com
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
USPS begins penny-rounding policy | This only applies to cash transactions when the coin is unavailable
This Article is From: news.usps.com
Thursday, December 25, 2025
USPS Business Model ‘Unsustainable,’ Says GAO
USPS Business Model ‘Unsustainable,’ Says GAO
This Article is From: www.fedweek.com
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"...The Postal Service’s business model is “unsustainable” despite changes in law and USPS initiatives of recent years designed to hold down costs and increase revenues, the GAO has said.
The report cited familiar data showing that the USPS has lost money each year since 2007—a total of $118 billion..."
This Article is From: www.fedweek.com
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Brazen high-volume mail theft attacks becoming more common, data shows
"...The Postal Police Officers Association shared data it received through a federal records request with Eyewitness News, and it shows that in the government's 2024 fiscal year, there were 52,000 high-volume mail attacks across the country, which is up from the year before.
In 2010, there were only around 2,000 reported cases. ...Albergo said there are now only about 350 postal police officers guarding USPS facilities, which he doesn't think is enough."
This Article is From: abc7.com
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Stamp Collecting | First U.S. Christmas stamp issued in 1962
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Monday, December 22, 2025
Woman Drives Jeep Mail Truck for 40 Years, Son Restores and Mods It, Sends to SEMA, Now for Sale
Before the Grumman LLV became the be-all and end-all in most cases for the USPS, it was Jeep that took the bulk of America's mail and transported it...one guy in New Jersey is selling one built by a shop with some real, genuine skill.
Built by Stone Cold Customs based out of Enid, Oklahoma, the original idea for 'Gone Postal' was dreamed up by a veteran USPS employee called Jim Stuart. His own mother was a 40-year USPS driver in her own right, and Stuart was able to acquire the very same Jeep DJ she used along her route ..."
This Article is From: www.autoevolution.com
USPS investigation uncovers massive fentanyl-smuggling operation; 40K+ pills seized
"A wave of narcotics trafficking investigations tied to U.S. Postal Service operations has revealed how fentanyl and other illegal drugs were moved through the mail — sometimes with the help of postal employees themselves. ...a mail handler, worked at the Postal Service for about nine years prior to the investigation. ...According to the OIG, the carrier “along with the members of the DTO, brazenly sold drugs on USPS grounds.”"
This Article is From: www.masslive.com
Sunday, December 21, 2025
APWU | Clerk Division Settles Three Major Postal Support Employee Disputes
"...Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks reached an agreement with the Postal Service regarding past separations of PSEs for alleged “lack of work.” The settlement applies to clerk craft PSEs separated for lack of work between May 6, 2022, and the signing date of this agreement, November 17, 2025.
The dispute was initiated when the Postal Service misinterpreted the contract concerning PSE cap violation provisions. The Step 4 settlement references a prior 2014 agreement that stated, “PSEs shall not be terminated in order to come into compliance with the specific cap requirements.”..."
This Article is From: apwu.org
USPS | Employees to get letter with overtime tax deduction information
"...The Postal Service will send a letter in mid-January with information about a new temporary federal tax deduction for certain portions of federal overtime payments made to eligible employees.
The letter will include the employee’s qualified overtime amount for 2025. ..."
This Article is From: usps.com
Thursday, December 18, 2025
U.S. Postal Service Announces Bid Solicitation for Access to Last-Mile Delivery Network
"...The U.S. Postal Service today announced that it will open up entry to its valuable last mile delivery network. Shippers large and small will be able to access the more than 18,000 USPS delivery destination units (DDUs) nationwide via a solicitation process that will begin accepting bids in late January or early February 2026.
Shippers who wish to access the DDU network will have the ability to propose a combination of volume, pricing and tender times at each location, with deliveries for successful bidders being made by USPS that same day or the next day, at the customer’s preference. ..."
This Article is From: about.usps.com
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Veteran's Birthday Mail Request | Cards continue to pour in for Ascension Parish WWII veterans' 99th birthday
He first enlisted in the Army in 1945 and served until 1947, eventually re-enlisting and serving in Korea. ...Anyone who would like to give a gift or a card can send mail to 17637 Macon Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817."
This Article is From: www.weeklycitizen.com
Sunday, December 14, 2025
USPS tells customers it's 'taking action' amid reports of more mail delays in Louisville
"...LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The U.S. Postal Service recently sent out an alert to customers about delays at the Louisville Processing and Distribution Center.
The alert comes as residents report mail delays...Employees at the Gardiner Lane facility continue to share photos and videos showing bins filled with mail and letters piled along hallways inside the processing and distribution center. While mail volume typically increases during the holiday season, employees said the backlog started much earlier this year. Several said the post office began falling behind even before Thanksgiving.
Last Friday morning, semi trucks were seen lined up outside the building, backing up traffic as drivers waited to load and unload."
This Article is From: www.wdrb.com
Saturday, December 13, 2025
These stamps give glimpses into outer space
USPS announced the stamps this week. They will be released Sunday, Jan. 18, and will be available at Post Offices and on usps.com."
This Article is From: usps.com
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Idiots in the News | Calif. woman sentenced after bragging about luxury lifestyle on Instagram
"Authorities found over 100 stolen credit and debit cards in her apartment...Mary Ann Magdamit, a 31-year-old former mail carrier with the United States Postal Service, stole checks and sensitive personal information from at least 2022 until July 2025. ..."
This Article is From: www.sfgate.com
Pennsylvania | Amazon employee accused of stealing $300k worth of merchandise from Berks distribution center
"In December of 2024, PSP troopers were called to the Amazon Distribution Center located in the 3500 block of Mountain Road in Upper Bern Township for a reported theft. ...A loss prevention officer from Amazon informed police that 23-year-old Warlyn Estevez of Reading may be the true identity of the person captured on video. Estevez formerly worked at Amazon's Bethel warehouse and was fired in 2024 for theft. Authorities believe he was rehired at the Upper Bern location by using the name, address and social security number of the person originally charged in the case. ..."
This Article is From: www.wfmz.com
Sunday, December 7, 2025
This is Not Good | New Postmark Rules Could Delay Mailed Tax Payments, Dodge County Treasurer Warns
"...A recent U.S. Postal Service rule change means that mail sent more than 50 miles from a regional processing center—like Milwaukee or Minneapolis—won’t be postmarked when it’s dropped off. Instead, it’ll be stamped a day or two later when it reaches the processing facility. That delay could cause problems for taxpayers because Wisconsin law says mailed tax payments are considered on time only if the envelope is postmarked on or before the due date. Treasurer Kris Keith says the safest way to avoid late fees is simple: bring your envelope to the counter and ask for a hand-stamped postmark. ..."
This Article is From: dailydodge.com
Saturday, December 6, 2025
...And News From the UK (risqué photo warning) | FIRST CLASS CHEATS | Profession that has most affairs with customers revealed in new survey
FIRST CLASS CHEATS | Profession that has most affairs with customers revealed in new survey
"...POSTIES have more affairs with customers than any other profession, a survey shows.
More than one in five confessed to playing around, putting them above tradespeople and delivery drivers — and even bin collectors in tenth place. ..."
Friday, December 5, 2025
Amazon in discussions with USPS about future relationship
"...the e-commerce giant is in discussions with the U.S. Postal Service about its future relationship and considering its options before its current contract expires next year. The Washington Post reported Thursday new Postmaster General David Steiner plans to hold a reverse auction in early 2026 that might create more competition within the Post Office for Amazon's business by offering access to postal facilities to the highest bidder, rather than directly to Amazon. It would make the company compete with national retail brands and regional shipping firms. ..."
This Article is From: www.reuters.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
79-year-old national U.S. Postal Service contractor trucking company closes down
"10 Roads Express shutting down business...just as the busy December mail delivery season begins, a significant company that helps deliver Christmas cards, packages, and holiday shopping bills is getting ready to go out of business. ...Five trucking companies filed for bankruptcy in the last week of the third quarter, including Precision Express, L.S. Trucking, and GMB Transport on Sept. 23, WBK Transport on Sept. 26, and Sky Rock Trucking on Sept. 29."
This Article is From: www.thestreet.com
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Safest way to mail a check, according to U.S. Postal Service
"Some pens are better than others if you're writing a check that will be mailed. ...check washing scams involve changing the payee names and often the dollar amounts on checks and fraudulently depositing them. Occasionally, the checks are stolen from mailboxes and washed in chemicals to remove the ink...steps individuals can take as well, including one as simple as using a gel pen to fill out checks they plan to mail.
Gel pens are harder for fraudsters to change because of the way the ink is absorbed into the paper, he said."
This Article is From: www.al.com
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