Royal Mail shares fall 6.9% after competition warningThe GuardianAnnouncing Royal Mail's first set of annual results since last year's flotation, its chief executive, Moya Greene, said: "Our performance was in line with our expectations. We are facing a couple of headwinds. The competitive environment on the parcels … More: continued …

Royal Mail Plc (RMG) fell the most since its 1.7 billion-pound ($2.9 billion) initial public offering last October after predicting tougher competition in a parcel-delivery market that contributes more than half of sales. More: continued here

Washington Post (blog) Harvey Milk honored with postage stampWashington Post (blog)“This stamp reflects our longstanding commitment to civil rights,” said Deputy Postmaster General Ronald Stroman. “Harvey Milk joins other civil rights pioneers who have been honored with stamps including Martin Luther King, Jr. and Caesar Chavez.”. More: continued here

The Guardian Royal Mail says postal deliveries to remote areas under threatThe GuardianRoyal Mail has warned that postal deliveries to rural areas are under threat because rivals are being allowed to cherry pick easy and profitable deliveries in towns and cities without having to run services to isolated homes such …

The Grio Chastain Montgomery admits to Henning Post Office killings, will avoid death …Memphis Commercial AppealMay 22, 2014 — United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee Edward Stanton, III announces (center) the guilty plea entered by Chastain Montgomery, Sr. to seven federal crimes including the murder of two …

The eBay data compromise: What you need to knowTechRepublicAs to how it happened, eBay said a number of employee login credentials were compromised (stolen, in plain speak), allowing those who stole the credentials access to eBay's corporate network. eBay said the data breach was discovered two weeks ago, and … More: …

Stamp show a successTallahassee Democrat (blog)There were several publishing companies that recognized the upcoming interest in stamp collecting. The albums would have pictures of some stamps with descriptions of each stamp. As the hobby interest increased, specialized albums were produced …He Values Them Most – Stamps, Coins, CurrenciesThe New Indian Expressall …

Ebay denies 'stolen database' on sale for 1.45 bitcoin is authenticThe GuardianEbay says that a database being offered for sale online by a hacker who claims it contains details of the auction site's users – which were compromised in a cyberattack that was revealed on Wednesday – is not authentic. …

Royal Mail warns of service threatMSN UKRoyal Mail has warned of a threat to the universal postal service because rivals can "cherry-pick" easy-to-serve urban areas. The recently-privatised group issued the warning as it announced a rise in annual profits after revenues growth from parcel … More: continued here

TheNewsTribune.com Congress OKs naming post office for Park Ranger Margaret AndersonTheNewsTribune.comA plan to rename the Eatonville post office after fallen National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson has cleared Congress and is awaiting the president's signature. U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, sponsored the legislation to designate the post office in …and more » More: …