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Monday, February 6, 2023
Postal pairing Watch bands, phone cases available
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Thursday, February 2, 2023
UPS, FedEx, Amazon partner Flytrex | Flytrex Granted FAA Approval for Long-Range Commercial Drone Deliveries
"...in other words, the certification allows companies to launch and operate long-range commercial drone delivery services without a limit on size or scope. Flytrex joins Alphabet’s Wing, UPS Flight Forward, Amazon Prime Air and Zipline as the only firms with such an approval. There are still some restrictions on what Standard Part 135 Air Carriers can do—for example, they must receive authorization for each type of operation they want to conduct. But the certification is considered the most lenient regulatory framework available for drone delivery..."
This Article is From: www.flyingmag.com
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Ring Mailbox Sensor is a battery-powered motion sensor that sends you real-time notifications via the Ring app when your mailbox opens
Article Title: Ring Mailbox Sensor is a battery-powered motion sensor that sends you real-time notifications via the Ring app when your mailbox opens
Snippet of Article: "...When connected to Ring Bridge, Ring Mailbox Sensor allows you to receive a real-time notification in the Ring app or via connected Alexa-enabled device whenever your Mailbox Sensor detects motion. ..."
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APWU: Department of Labor Announces New FECA Procedures for COVID-19 Cases
"...The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) expired on January 27. The APWU has opposed the expiration of those provisions of the act that protected federal workers who contracted COVID-19 (COVID). We are providing the following as information to members on the new procedures for COVID-related workers’ compensation (OWCP) claims through the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA)...."
This Article is From: apwu.org
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Alabama civil rights activist's son indicted on voter fraud charges
"...The charges were announced Wednesday by Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill and District Attorney Michael Jackson. Jackson said Turner is accused of running multiple ballots through a voting machine during the May 2022 Democratic primary election. He is also accused of breaking state law as regards using absentee ballots, Jackson said. Turner was seen with a "stack" of absentee ballot material at the post office, he said. ..."
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Friday, January 27, 2023
Alabama | Huntsville postal employee indicted on federal charge for destroying, withholding mail
"The indictment says Alexander Dockery destroyed, detained and delayed letters, postcards, packages and other mail... Dockery’s arraignment is set for Feb. 9. "
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Woman pleads guilty for past mailing of ricin to President Donald Trump
"A Canadian-French dual national has pleaded guilty to charges that she mailed threatening letters containing the poison ricin to then-President Donald Trump, as well as eight Texas law enforcement officers, in 2020. Pascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier, 55, faces over 21 years in prison if a judge agrees to accept the terms of her plea... There is no place for political violence in our country...'We hope this resolution will serve as a warning that using our mail system to send a toxic substance and other threats of this type will cost you your freedom for many years.'"
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Saturday, January 21, 2023
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Friday, January 20, 2023
FEHB and Medicare Webinar to be held Jan. 26, 2023
"Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program and Medicare.
The session, “Medicare and FEHB,” will be held Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. EST.
Representatives from GEHA, a not-for-profit provider of health plans for federal employees, will conduct the webinar and explain how Medicare works with FEHB plans, including information on Medicare parts A, B, C and D.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website. After signing up, directions will be emailed to each registrant.
Following the session, registrants will receive an email with a link to an archived recording, along with the slides shown.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees may only participate off the clock or during authorized breaks.
For more information, contact the USPS Health and Wellness team at healthandwellness@usps.gov."
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
New Yorkers should be vigilant amid 'rise' in mail theft, AG says. How to protect yourself
"...New Yorkers should be on the defensive against mail theft amid recent rises in stolen mail, including checks and credit cards..."
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Monday, January 16, 2023
A gilded route | MN carrier happy to take the high road
"...Daniel Nerka knows he’s got it good. “Can’t get any better than delivering on the Hill,” the St. Paul, MN, letter carrier said. Nerka is referring to Cathedral Hill..."
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Cyber incident hits UK postal service, halts overseas mail
"...The British government’s National Cyber Security Center said it’s aware of the incident and is working with Royal Mail and the National Crime Agency “to fully understand the impact.” Services for mail coming into the country are operating with minor delays, Royal Mail said. ..."
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4-year-old discovered missing after postal carrier finds her sister, Oklahoma cops say
"...A postal carrier spotted a 5-year-old girl outside her home and reported the incident to an Oklahoma police department, then authorities learned the child’s younger sister was missing. A search began for the girl’s sister — Athena Brownfield, 4 — but investigators have been unable to find her, authorities said. “This is a very active and ongoing investigation, and right now our top priority is locating her...."
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
$10K reward offered for USPS vehicle stolen in Madison County at the Brownsboro Post Office
"...MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) – A reward for information about the burglary of the Brownsboro Post Office and theft of a vehicle is being offered by federal officials. ...The number of the stolen vehicle is 0330344. If you have any information about this crime, please contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455, section “law enforcement” and reference Case No. 3946263."
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Friday, January 6, 2023
Be Prepared | How to Order More Free COVID-19 Tests From the Post Office
"...The federal government has resumed sending out free at-home test kits. ...Though the program was paused, the White House reserved a supply of test kits. With COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations rising again, new shipments started going out on Dec. 19. ...For more on COVID-19, learn why the expiration date on your test kit might be wrong."
This Article is From: www.cnet.com
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Monday, December 26, 2022
USPS Issues Employee Communications Update Regarding PostalEASE Website Fraud
"...Please see the latest information that we just received regarding the PostalEase website fraud. FRAUD ALERT...Letter to be sent to only impacted employees notifying them of their situation and share information and next steps. Please note"
This Article is From: NPMHU Local 317
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
FBI reimbursed Twitter for doing its dirty work on users
"FBI paid Twitter $3.4M for doing its dirty work on users, damning email shows...The email notes that the funds will be used by Twitter on “[law enforcement]-related projects” including “LE training, tooling, etc.” The reports by Shellenberger and fellow independent journalists Matt Taibbi and Bari Weiss, have revealed extensive collaboration and employee overlap between Twitter and the FBI, who Taibbi reported last week treated the social media company as a “subsidiary” and repeatedly reported supposed “misinformation.”"
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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Sunday, November 20, 2022
Packages and mail may be delivered at night this holiday season
"...U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire about 28,000 seasonal workers and is installing 137 new package sorting machines in an effort to avoid shipping delays. But postal worker representatives say Americans could see after-dark or even nighttime deliveries over the holidays...Lawmakers have been trying to implement reform within the mailing agency amid widespread complaints about mail service slowdowns. ...'We need to make sure that the Postal Service is reliable and that people are on deck doing their jobs.'"
This Article is From: www.cbsnews.com
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Owney the Postal Dog | National Postal Museum
"Owney was a scruffy mutt who became a regular fixture at the Albany, New York, post office in 1888. His owner was likely a postal clerk who let the dog walk him to work. Owney was attracted to the texture or scent of the mailbags and when his master moved away, Owney stayed with his new mail clerk friends. He soon began to follow mailbags, first onto mail wagons and then mail trains. Owney began to ride with the bags on Railway Mail Service (RMS) trains across the state . . . and then the country! The Railway Mail Service clerks adopted Owney as their unofficial mascot. Postal workers and others began to mark Owney’s travels by placing..."
This Article is From: postalmuseum.si.edu
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