This year, sending your Christmas list to Santa will be more expensive. Starting Oct. 4 through Jan. 17, 2027, the US Postal Service (USPS) will be hiking prices for the most wonderful time of the year. The “temporary price change” will be for some package products for the 2026 peak holiday season. USPS told The … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Do charities and nonprofits share or sell donor information? For years, maybe decades, I’ve made quarterly contributions to two well-known charities for children’s cancer research hospitals, and I truly believe in what they do. However, over the last few years, I have started receiving an increasing number of requests for money. One continues … Read more
You’ve got mail, and it’s more expensive. The government has done it again and found another way to make something more expensive. Starting Sunday, July 12, the price of a first-class Forever stamp will increase by 4.8%. This means the next time you need that tiny sticker in the right-hand corner of your envelope for … Read more
Check your mailboxes because you may be in line for some big bucks. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly three million residents will score some much-needed relief this summer. New York’s School Tax Relief program — also known as STAR — provides property tax breaks to eligible homeowners and seniors statewide on their … Read more
You’ve got fail. A regional air service, owed nearly $400,000 by the United States Postal Service, suspended mail deliveries this week in protest of the agency’s outstanding debt. Penobscot Island Air, which services Maine’s island communities, says the USPS has failed to pay $388,000 for deliveries dating back to 2023. On Tuesday, the airline said … Read more
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could ultimately push up your deadline to file taxes. Taxes are due April 15, but if you’re filing by mail, the necessary deadline could actually be as early as April 9, thanks to a little-known switch at the USPS, tax experts warn. In January, the mail service said … Read more
The mail may soon stop — and not because it’s lost in transit. The cash-strapped United States Postal Service is barreling toward a financial cliff, with Postmaster General David Steiner warning lawmakers the agency could run dry by October — and potentially halt mail delivery altogether by 2027 if Congress doesn’t step in. “At our … Read more
Some mail sent through the US Postal Service may no longer receive a postmark dated the same day it is mailed. The shift comes as USPS moves ahead with operational updates tied to its long-term transformation plan, which also includes pricing changes scheduled for 2026. In a statement on its website, USPS said adjustments to transportation operations mean some … Read more
He’s bringing new meaning to the words fan mail. A Buffalo Bills superfan constructed a life-sized Josh Allen mailbox in front of his home — and it even talks. Joe Rupp, a Lancaster, New York, resident collaborated with Dick’s Sporting Goods, which donated a six-foot mannequin of the all-world quarterback — who is wearing his … Read more
Opened your mailbox lately to find a random household object in with your daily selection of bills and junk? Don’t be creeped out by the mysterious placement, and definitely don’t remove it — your mailman will thank you. Here’s why it’s there: As temps rise, out come the yellowjackets and wasps. And apparently, they’ve got a thing … Read more
Heather Thomas experienced the dark side of Hollywood after her time on “The Fall Guy.” Thomas revealed on the “Still Here Hollywood” podcast that after her time on the hit show, she was bombarded with scary situations involving stalkers. Thomas was on “The Fall Guy” from 1981 until the series concluded in 1986. She took on a few … Read more
Australians are being sent unsolicited parcels as part of a new scam where recipients unbox bizarre items including ripped-up fabrics or stuffed animals. The new scam – “brushing” – will see a person receive a random, valueless item they have not purchased, which has been reported in droves over recent weeks. The package typically contains … Read more
Sure beats more socks. You won’t find the hot new gift this holiday season on store shelves, or your favorite e-commerce site — unless they sell bulk loads of unclaimed mail where you shop. And you don’t even have to deal with the USPS — companies are snapping up the forgotten finds and selling them off … Read more
Wedding planning is a massive task to shoulder. And it’s an even more challenging feat when the décor is swapped out for snaps of meat. “I get married in 12 days, and today I was supposed to get my guest book,” explained Tara Henderson, 29, a bride-to-be from Wichita Falls, Texas, in a trending TikTok posted … Read more
The iconic face of “Golden Girls” actress Betty White will soon grace envelopes and packages all across the US. The United States Postal Service revealed Friday it will memorialize White, who died nearly three years ago at the age of 99, with a first-class mail “Forever” stamp. The USPS has yet to reveal the release date … Read more
Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL’s iconic “You’ve Got Mail” greeting, has died. Edwards passed away on Tuesday following a long illness. He was 74. His death was announced by his former employer, WKYC-TV Studios, in Cleveland, Ohio. The local news network did not provide any additional details about his illness. This is a developing … Read more
She dared to dream. A former stuntwoman in the UK has received a returned job application letter 48 years after she sent it — though it didn’t stop her from pursuing a remarkable career that took her all over the world. Tiki Hodson sent a handwritten cover letter for a job as a stunt motorcyclist … Read more
Snail mail is on the move. Despite misconceptions that younger generations only type away on their phones or don’t know what a post office is, a higher number of young people actually rely on the mailing system, according to a new survey conducted by Stamps.com. “Our research shows that mail is still incredibly relevant today,” … Read more
Grab a pen and a Hallmark card, because it’s time to get on down to the post office. Kate Middleton supporters can now send her messages of love and support as she battles cancer. An X user recently shared that the royal family sent her back a sweet reply after she mailed a letter of … Read more
Your free trial is coming to an end. US health officials announced that Americans can no longer order free at-home COVID-19 tests after March 8. Before the upcoming deadline, Americans can order four free rapid antigen tests through COVID.gov or USPS. Americans can no longer order free at-home COVID-19 tests after March 8. AP “ASPR (Administration for Strategic … Read more