Rising fuel costs and supply chain hiccups are prompting some companies to pass the costs of war in Iran on to customers. While some US shippers have been transparent about new war-related charges, other fees are not so clear about how the consumer foots the company’s bill. “Companies tend to look for ways to get … Read more
As the nation readies to celebrate its newest federal holiday, Juneteenth — a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching Galveston Bay, Texas, on June, 19th, 1865 — many are curious about what businesses and operations will be open this Wednesday. Since Juneteenth, also known colloquially as the second Independence Day, is a federal holiday, government … Read more
This is ob-Shein. A woman from Tennessee said she ordered clothing from Shein and was horrified when she found a mysterious vial of blood inside her FedEx package on Monday, People reported. Anna Elliott posted a video to her TikTok, where she goes by Anna Marie, explaining the bizarre ordeal. In addition to a vial … Read more
Uber is adding a new task to its list of services: mailing consumers’ return packages. The ride-hailing and delivery company said Wednesday that its drivers will collect up to five prepaid and sealed packages and drop them off at a local post office or at UPS or FedEx stores. Uber will charge a flat fee … Read more
He’s a Fed-Exterminator. A Nebraska FedEx courier named Matt Govier went above and beyond the call of package delivery duty after heroically killing a rattlesnake that was lurking on a woman’s front porch. Doorbell camera footage of the courageous deed is blowing up online as viewers praise the deliveryman for his bravery. “I nominate Matt … Read more