Why Royal Mail workers wear shorts in winter
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Amazon may ditch USPS, costing it $6bn in 2025
Amazon is reportedly considering ending its US Postal Service contract to build its own delivery network, a move that could cost USPS $6bn next year. Read the full report on the potential industry shake-up.
Amazon could end $6bn USPS deal, create own network
Amazon is reportedly considering ditching the US Postal Service, a move that would strip the agency of a $6bn contract and could trigger a massive industry shakeup. Read the full analysis.
Elderly woman mailed fentanyl to pay for meds
A Texas woman, 74, distributed enough fentanyl for 150,000 lethal doses via post in a 'side hustle' to afford her own medication. Discover the shocking details of the US drug trafficking case.
Royal Mail warns of dog attack risk to postal workers
Royal Mail issues urgent safety reminder as Christmas post rush begins. Households risk delivery suspension if dogs threaten staff. Learn how to protect your postie.
Man charged after postal workers find child-like sex doll
A 56-year-old man in France faces a €75k fine and prison after postal staff discovered a disturbing parcel from China. The case sparks international crackdown on online sales. Read the full report.
Royal Mail's final Christmas 2025 posting dates announced
Royal Mail warns of final Christmas posting dates for 2025. Don't miss the deadlines for UK and international deliveries to ensure gifts arrive on time.
Denmark ends national letter delivery after 90% decline
Denmark's postal service will cease all letter deliveries from December, removing iconic red mailboxes. Discover how digitalisation is reshaping European postal services and what it means for the future.
USPS ships 2bn holiday parcels, hikes prices
The US Postal Service has processed over 2 billion items this festive season, hiring thousands and opening new facilities. Discover how price increases and a $40bn investment plan aim to secure its future.
USPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines 2024 Revealed
The US Postal Service has announced the final shipping dates for Christmas 2024. Ensure your gifts arrive on time with this essential guide for UK senders.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcodes
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Royal Mail Delays: Vehicle Breakdown & Staff Shortages
Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across parts of the UK due to vehicle breakdowns and high staff absence. Check if your postcode is affected.
Ex-Prosecutor Charged in $40k Jewellery Theft
Former Arizona prosecutor Vanessa Dailey faces felony theft charges after allegedly stealing a diamond bracelet from a misdelivered £40k jewellery package. Discover the full story.
Supreme Court Case Challenges USPS Legal Immunity
A landmark US Supreme Court case could strip the US Postal Service of its legal immunity for lost mail, potentially opening the floodgates to lawsuits. Discover the implications.
Exeter Named UK's Best Motorway Services
Exeter services crowned the UK's best pit stop, boasting 56 EV chargers and 13 food outlets. Discover the top 10 service stations for your festive travels.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
US Postal Service Needs Revenue Growth, Not Just Cuts
Postmaster General David Steiner declares the US Postal Service must grow revenue, not just cut costs, to survive. Learn about the new 'last-mile' delivery plans and financial challenges facing the 150-year-old institution.
Royal Mail's Delivery Crisis: 73.4% On-Time Rate
Royal Mail's first-class delivery performance plummets to 73.4%, prompting a £21m Ofcom fine and major service reforms. Discover the plan to fix the postal service.
Royal Mail delivery performance weakens before overhaul
Royal Mail reveals less than 75% of first class post delivered on time as it prepares major service changes and hires 20,000 festive staff. Discover the full story.
Parcel theft crisis hits 1 in 4 UK households
New data shows 25% of Britons experienced parcel theft in 2024. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we investigate this growing epidemic.
YouTube filmmaker reviews 'apocalyptic' motorway services
David Burnip visited the UK's worst-reviewed motorway services at Leeming Bar and cut his review short after seeing the 'apocalyptic' toilets. Discover the full story.
Royal Mail delays Saturday second-class post cut
Royal Mail owner IDS postpones controversial delivery reforms, including scrapping Saturday second-class letters, until early 2026. This follows a £21 million Ofcom fine for missed targets. Discover the full story.
US Congress probes UK minister over Post Office scandal
American lawmakers launch unprecedented probe into UK's Horizon IT scandal, seeking testimony from Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey about his role as former Postal Affairs Minister.
Woman finds human body parts in mailed package
A Hopkinsville resident's routine mail collection turns into a nightmare scenario as she uncovers human remains in a delivered package, triggering major police investigation.
Cumbria Train Derailment: Emergency Services Respond
Major emergency response underway after train derailment in Cumbria. Multiple services responding to incident near Carlisle with disruption expected for hours.
Human remains delivered to woman's home via post
A Pennsylvania woman made a gruesome discovery when human remains were delivered to her home through the postal service, sparking a major investigation.
AWS and Microsoft Azure Hit by Major Service Outage
Major cloud computing services AWS and Microsoft Azure experienced widespread outages, disrupting businesses globally and highlighting critical dependency on cloud infrastructure.
Major AWS Outage Sparks Global Digital Chaos
A significant AWS infrastructure failure has triggered widespread disruption across major digital platforms including Microsoft Teams, Slack, and various business applications, highlighting critical cloud dependency vulnerabilities.
Amazon Cloud Crash Causes Global Internet Chaos
Critical Amazon Web Services failure triggers worldwide internet disruption, affecting major platforms and services across the globe in second major outage this year.
Amazon Web Services Hit by Major Seattle Power Outage
A severe power failure at Amazon's Seattle data centre has triggered widespread disruption across AWS services, affecting major websites and streaming platforms in what experts are calling a critical infrastructure failure.
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