Tech Ticker: Gilead, eBay, QualcommSan Jose Mercury NewsGilead Sciences (GILD) said Wednesday it signed a licensing deal with MicroDose Therapeutx for an experimental respiratory virus treatment. The deal focuses on MDT-637 for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, the leading cause of infant hospitalization …and more » More: continued here
In the last year or so, eBay has spent billions acquiring a slew of companies to expand its role in the ever-growing ecommerce space. Yesterday, the online-shopping giant added one more startup to its mix: mobile ad firm Where.com, in a deal that one unconfirmed source said was worth $135 million. A growing roster of…
From April 21 a special sheet of stamps commemorating the royal Wwdding is available in all UK post offices. More: continued here
Popular postie wins village supportThis Is The WestcountryBob Taylor has been delivering mail in Goathurst, Enmore and Broomfield for the past eight years, but although he wants to carry on, the Royal Mail has said he will have to retire when he turns 65 on May 22. After October 1, new laws will ban employers…
Fleet crash victim will be 'dearly missed'gethampshire.co.ukKulsatree O'Neill, from Troon in Scotland, died following a collision with a Royal Mail van in Fleet Road, Fleet, on April 19. The collision happened near the junction of Victoria Road just before 12.20pm and the 36-year-old died at the scene. …and more » More: continued here
Police appeal for help in finding gang who stole Birmingham Royal Mail vanSunday MercuryPolice in Birmingham are appealing for information to help track down three criminals who hijacked a Royal Mail van in the Jewellery Quarter. The incident happened on St George Street at about 5.25pm on Wednesday, March 23. … More: continued here
Floodwaters have taken over the back parking lot of Davenport’s 2nd Street post office, and that means mail trucks must use the front entrance. More: continued here
Dickson City post office to close in MayScranton Times-TribuneThe declining amount of mail has led to the US Postal Service's decision to close Dickson City's post office later this spring. The Postal Service announced Wednesday that the borough's branch at 735 Main St. will shut … More: continued here
Lady Las Vegas? Ruminating on a sticky stamp situationphillyBurbs.com (blog)And that picture of the Statue of Liberty found on a stamp is simply a replica? Just as the markets may appear to fool us with their office chairs and tops, the United States Postal Service fooled us with a new stamp. As it turns out,…
Telegraph.co.uk William And Kate 'Visit Diana's Grave'Sky NewsWith just over a week to go until the Royal Wedding, the Royal Mail has issued stamps to commemorate the event. The stamps – featuring engagement pictures of Prince William and Kate Middleton by Mario Testino – are available from Post Office branches …Royal wedding stamps go on…