Few fashion motifs are as recognizable as Ralph Lauren’s American flag sweater. The designer, who has spent his illustrious, nearly 60-year career transforming Americana into a global lifestyle brand, is now the first individual to curate an official stamp collection in collaboration with the United States Postal Service as part of the country’s 250th anniversary … Read more
Muhammad Ali once joked that he should be a postage stamp because “that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.” Now, the three-time heavyweight champion’s quip is becoming reality. Widely regarded as the most famous and influential boxer of all time, and a cultural force who fused athletic brilliance with political conviction and showmanship, Ali is being honored for … Read more
They’re stamping them out. If you’ve ever looked at your passport like a scrapbook of adventures from across the globe, brace yourself: stamps are disappearing. Twenty-nine European countries will begin phasing out physical stamps in favor of digital entry systems, beginning October 12. ChatGPT said: Passport stamps are being phased out as countries adopt digital … Read more
He put his stamp on it. “Superman” actor Terence Stamp, who died at age 87 on Sunday, had a life that was even more colorful behind the scenes than it was on-screen. Born in London in 1938, the late actor grew up with a working-class background. He rose to the spotlight in the 1960s, and … Read more
The federally funded food stamp program is really delivering for brain health, a new study finds. Over 41 million people participated last year in the US Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income families purchase nutritious food. We’ve long known that healthy foods — especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins … Read more
One woman’s trashy is another woman’s trendy — at least, when it comes to tattoos. The once-taboo “tramp stamp” — a derogatory term referring to a tattoo on a woman’s lower back that was popularized in the ’90s — is now stylish, according to ink experts. “Women are reclaiming negative stereotypes, which were once used to disparage them, as a … 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
Jetsetting stamp collectors, be warned: your passports will soon be barren after your European vacation. The European Union announced last week that an electronic Entry/Exit System will be implemented later this year, which will negate the need for stamping passports at ports. Beginning Nov. 10, travelers’ faces and fingerprints will be scanned upon entering Europe, … Read more
Are these stamps toast? France has released baguette-inspired scratch-and-sniff stamps, but disgusted bakers argue that the postage item is unable to properly replicate the yeasty aroma of freshly baked bread. “You just have to rub the stamp here like this with your nails,” Clarisse Briend, a postal worker, told Today. “You can smell the bread, … Read more
The late host of the popular game show “Jeopardy!” is receiving a special gift nearly four years after his death. The United States Postal Service released a Forever postage stamp in honor of Alex Trebek on Monday, which would have been his 84th birthday. “This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’ for 37 seasons,” the … Read more
Return to sender. King Charles, 74, may be the son and heir of the late Queen Elizabeth II, but that doesn’t mean they have everything in common — for example, a love of one of his mother’s favorite pastimes, stamp collecting. The dear-departed monarch gained a reputation as quite the philatelist during her lifetime, leaving … Read more
If you thought the resurgence of Y2K fashion was going to be limited to thinner eyebrows and lower jeans, then think again — some trends may be a little more permanent. While a lower-back tattoo — or a “tramp stamp,” as they are colloquially named — has been synonymous with a somewhat trashier lifestyle of … Read more