WASHINGTON — The Postal Service said Friday it lost $3.1 billion in the April through June period. That brings losses for the year to $5.7 billion, and the agency could be forced to default on payments due to the federal government at the end of the fiscal year in September. Losses by the post office…
Kleptomaniac Darlaston postman targeted valuable packagesBirmingham MailBryan, of in Addenbrook Street, Darlaston, was working as a postman based at the Royal Mail's Bilston delivery office and he came under suspicion when a package that did not relate to his round was found in his bag. A test packet was then put into his …and more »…
A Swedish man who was arrested after trying to build a nuclear reactor in his kitchen has said that he bought some of the radioactive materials he used on eBay. More: continued here
Lakeshore update: City clerk earns Master designationHerald Times ReporterCOLLINS — The United States Postal Service may close more than 3500 of its retail locations, including the post office in Collins. The agency announced that it will study 3653 local offices, branches and stations for possible closing; …and more » More: continued here
One Harrisburg Post Office To Close In SeptemberWGAL LancasterNews 8 has confirmed that the Keystone Branch Post Office at 813 Market Street will be shut down by early September. The Postal Service says it's because the building is being sold. The only services offered at the outlet were post office boxes and …Is your neighborhood…
International Business Times Markets Jittery, Food Stamps Rise, Jobs Improve SlightlyInternational Business TimesOn Friday, the United States Department of Agriculture revealed nearly 15 percent of the US population relied on food stamps in May — up 12 percent from the same period one year ago and 34 percent higher than two years ago. …and more »…
North Branford Postal Letter Carrier Arrested for Theft From MailPatch.comThrough surveillance and by the tracking of specific gift cards sent through that facility, they were able to place the items in the possession of a part-time mail carrier–Melissa Cruz–from the North Branford Post Office. Cruz had those cards in her …and more » More: continued here
The Guardian Scammers selling fake accounts for Harry Potter website, PottermoreDigitaltrends.comUnfortunately, online scammers have been taking advantage of fans' enthusiasm by selling fake accounts to the site on eBay, reports the BBC. Online conmen have also been creating websites, which are laced with Trojan viruses and other malware, …Cybercrooks exploit interest in Harry Potter ebook…
Proposed bill seeks to eliminate real estate 'scavenger sales' in MichiganMLive.comBy Kristin Longley | Flint Journal View full sizeJoseph Tobianski l The Flint JournalThis house at 161 E. Eldridge in Flint was one of a group of 58 houses put up for sale on eBay after being sold at auction. Genesee County officials want to…
WIVB Post office problems getting worsePort Huron Times HeraldLosses by the post office have been mounting over the last few years as more private mail and bill payments were switched to the Internet, and the recession caused a reduction in the volume of business mail. In the three months from April through June …Postal Service…