The Guardian Royal Mail offers £300 to postal workers to cross picket linesThe GuardianRoyal Mail's shares rose to 489p on Tuesday – 48% more than the government sold them for on Friday. If the government had sold the shares at 450p, rather than 330p, it would have made an extra …

ABC7Chicago.com Walmart food stamps glitch causes chaos in La. stores, EBT system fixedABC7Chicago.comShelves were cleared and aisles were clogged with carts after the food stamp system went offline. Walmart allowed people to continue shopping despite a malfunction that prevented the store from seeing EBT card balances. That's when dozens of …

Strong public demand for Britain's Royal Mail sell-off could mark the retail investor's return as a more regular player in share sales, potentially giving firms another source of cash and broadening share … More: continued here

Royal Mail was not floated too cheaply, says bossTelegraph.co.ukSpeaking as Royal Mail officially listed on the stock exchange, Moya Greene, chief executive, echoed Business Secretary Vince Cable's view that the surge in Royal Mail's share price thus far was largely “froth”. She said: “I think he has called that … …

Christian Post Food stamp program could face cuts if govt shutdown continuesKTVBBOISE — A new concern is growing in Idaho over the effects of the government shutdown. It involves the federal food stamp program, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Idaho Foodbank tells us they're worried that funding for …

Union likely to announce strike at Royal MailBBC NewsPlans for a national strike at Royal Mail are expected to be announced by the main postal union later today. Polling by the Communication Workers Union suggests there will be both a large turnout in the ballot and an overwhelming vote for …

The Guardian Royal Mail boss Moya Greene calls for protection from strikesThe GuardianRoyal Mail boss Moya Greene has called for "protections" from strikes as more than 100,000 postal workers prepare to announce plans for industrial action that could take place as soon as 23 October. In an interview to mark …

The Giant Koala in Victoria for sale on eBayNinemsnThe owners of the Giant Koala, out the edge of the Grampians, have stepped up a marketing campaign for the massive beast, listing it on eBay. Rob and Julie-Anne McPherson have been trying to sell the Giant Koala for more than eight …

Deseret News Federal shutdown threatens Utah food stamps, WIC programsDeseret NewsSALT LAKE CITY — Utah would have to stop issuing food stamps to about 100,000 needy homes if the federal government shutdown continues past October. Also, the Women, Infants and Children program, already running on emergency funds, will be out …

National Post Glenn Greenwald's New Venture Reportedly Backed by eBay FounderMediaiteOmidyar, who is chairman of the board at eBay Inc but is not involved in day-to-day operations at the company, has numerous philanthropic, business and political interests, mainly through an investment entity called the Omidyar Network. Details of what …Exclusive: Greenwald …