Food stamp benefits will increase to help people in the tough economy, state Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday. … More: continued here

The government’s choice of a strategic partner for Royal Mail appears to be narrowing to just two suitors, according to the Communications Workers Union. In a letter to branch officials this week, general secretary Billy Hayes said the CWU had canvassed mail companies and unions in Europe over likely interest …

Queen scraps plans to buy ¢G7million luxury jet as Royal Family will continue to use RAF plane for air travel More: continued here

STOCKTON – A smoke shop owner, his brother and daughter face federal charges for allegedly redeeming $2 million in food stamps they bought at half their face value. A joint investigation by the USDA and IRS alleges that for five years 51-year-old Ahmad Khan and 48-year-old Mumraiz Khan used the …

Nearly one out of four Jefferson County residents needs food stamps to get by as the economic slump’s ripple effects spread far, wide. More: continued here

AN ENTIRE German village – complete with duckpond, a playground and two road signs – is being auctioned off on eBay for just over £283,000. More: continued here

Post office agent thrashed for 'cheating'Times of India, IndiaKOLKATA: An agent of a post office and her husband were thrashed in Jagaddal, North 24-Parganas, on Saturday allegedly for cheating several policy holders on Saturday. The irate mob also ransacked Premlata Pandey's house. Police rushed to the spot to … More: continued …

News 10 Now Passport day at the Post OfficeNews 10 Now, NYALBANY, NY — Looking to skip the border soon? Well if you are.you're going to need a passport or a passport card. As of June 1st, new passport regulations will be in effect when crossing the border. To make sure …

Maynard Webb's next big thing: homeshoringSan Jose Mercury News,  USA(Patrick Tehan/Mercury News) When Maynard Webb retired as chief operating officer of eBay in August 2006, he was widely viewed as one of the top technologists in Silicon Valley. Famous for saving the online auction house from several critical computer … …

Royal Mail apologises to Ecclefechan residentsDumfries and Galloway Standard, UKECCLEFECHAN residents have been given an apology from the Royal Mail after delivering an “unprofessional” service last week. Despite strong opposition, the village’s full-time sub post office in the Tennant House Stores was closed as part of government … More: continued here