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The United States Postal Service plans to increase the price of a first-class forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents and raise postcard prices, pending federal approval. The proposed changes aim to generate additional revenue to offset rising operating costs and maintain self-funding. The price hikes would take effect on Sunday if approved.

United States Postal Service trucks parked illegally in Lincoln Park are raising renewed safety concerns, according to Chicago Ald. Timmy Knudsen. The alderman highlighted the issue as a recurring problem affecting the park's safety.

Brooklyn tenants at Rutland Plaza filed a lawsuit against their landlord, Robyn Lucas-Cora, and state regulators over severe sewage leaks, mold, and uninhabitable conditions. A 2016 state investment of $96 million to improve the development has not addressed ongoing issues, including Legionella bacteria in water and chronic maintenance failures.

A United States Postal Service employee was shot and killed in Wilkes County, North Carolina. The suspect, William Craig Durham, was arrested following an investigation. The case involves collaboration between the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, and the USPS.

A postal worker was shot and killed in Wilkes County, North Carolina on June 26. The suspect, William Craig Durham, was arrested following an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, and United States Postal Service.

A United States Postal Service worker, Brandi Byrd Reynolds, was shot and killed in Wilkes County, North Carolina, on June 26. William Craig Durham, 56, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection with the case. Authorities are continuing the investigation with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office.

A United States Postal Service truck caught fire in West Miami-Dade near Southwest 48th Street and 104th Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue extinguished the flames quickly, and no injuries were reported.

A Massachusetts federal judge blocked key aspects of President Donald Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting, ruling it unconstitutional as states alone determine voter eligibility. The decision applies to midterms but not future elections, affecting states like Massachusetts and Delaware that spent money on non-compliant mail ballot systems.

Homeowners in Granger, Indiana's Woodford Trails community have not received mail deliveries since June 1 due to a dispute between the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the developer, Adams Road Development. The USPS requires new developments to use centralized cluster mailbox units (CBUs), but the developer argues the community was not designed for this system and claims they were not informed of the policy until after construction began. Congressman Rudy Yakym's office is involved in resolving the issue.

Homeowners in Granger, Ind.'s Woodford Trails community have not received mail from USPS since June 1 due to a dispute over a required cluster box unit (CBU). The USPS claims a 2012 policy mandates centralized mail delivery for new developments, but the developer, Adams Road Development, argues they were never informed of the rule and lack space for the CBU. Affected residents, including Ryan Foreman, must now collect mail from the post office.

The United States Postal Service has proposed blocking mail ballots in states that do not provide required data. Department of Elections workers in San Francisco recently sorted mail-in ballots for California's primary election.

Inflation is expected to reach a 3-year high of 4.2% in May 2026 due to the Iran war spiking gas prices, with core inflation projected at 2.9%. Rising oil costs from the war and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have driven up prices for goods and services, including shipping and groceries.

The USPS reported over 5,200 postal worker dog attacks last year and launched a Dog Bite Awareness campaign to promote pet owner responsibility. Attacks can lead to financial consequences for owners and mail service disruptions. Cities like Los Angeles and Dallas had the highest reported incidents.

The United States Postal Service is set to open a new post office in Wicker Park on Damen Avenue after the previous location closed in early 2025. Details about the new facility remain scarce, and community members have expressed frustration over the lack of services since the closure, which forced them to seek mail services elsewhere. The new location is part of a development that previously housed a Violet Hour cocktail bar and now includes a Chick-fil-A.

The article addresses how Memorial Day affects financial markets and postal services. It notes that the bond market will have modified hours on Friday due to the holiday weekend.

The author nearly died after taking abortion drugs and warns against receiving them through the mail due to lack of medical oversight. The author's experience was traumatic despite having some level of medical care. This highlights the potential dangers of abortion drugs without proper medical supervision.

The United States Postal Service reported a net loss of $2 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, despite higher revenues and a decline in some operating costs. The agency's total operating revenue was $20.2 billion for the quarter. Revenue increased while losses decreased.

The Trump administration proposes to allow shipping handguns through the US Postal Service, a rule that has been in place for nearly 100 years. Democratic state attorneys general from two dozen states oppose the proposed rule. The US Postal Service may scrap the 100-year-old rule if the proposal takes effect.

The Trump administration is pushing to allow people to send concealable handguns in the mail after a 99-year-old ban was declared unconstitutional. The Department of Justice made this declaration, which could change USPS policy. This potential change could impact gun ownership and shipping regulations.

The USPS has proposed allowing handguns to be sent through the mail, citing difficulties in transporting guns across state lines due to varying state laws. The Justice Department argues that this patchwork of laws makes it hard to transport guns for lawful purposes like target shooting and self-defense. This proposal aims to simplify the process.

The United States Postal Service may allow handguns to be shipped through mail if a proposed rule from the Trump administration is approved. The proposed rule would permit Americans to mail concealable guns to anyone in the country. This change would provide similar protections to those for mailing long-barreled rifles and shotguns.