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Australia's Capital Territory just became the first jurisdiction to completely eliminate stamp duty for first home buyers, regardless of income or property value. Starting July 2026, the change could save buyers tens of thousands of dollars.
Britain celebrates what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday with a special stamp collection honoring her seven decades of service and lifelong passions. The 12-stamp collection captures both historic moments and the more personal side of the beloved monarch.
An off-duty FDNY firefighter pulled a stranded driver from rising floodwaters on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens, showing how heroes never really clock out. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore praised the quick-thinking rescue during Friday's briefing. ---
A new triangle-shaped U.S. postage stamp honors Postcrossing, a pen pal project that has connected over 805,000 people across 200+ countries through 80 million handwritten postcards. It's only the fourth triangular stamp in U.S. history.
When floodwaters trapped a Brooklyn principal inside her submerged car, an off-duty firefighter used his bare fists to break through the sunroof and pull her to safety. Travis Langan never hesitated, even with his pregnant wife waiting at home.
When a utility worker suffered a severe electric shock in Revere, Massachusetts, an off-duty nurse happened to be nearby and rushed to help. Her quick action on February 28 may have saved his life.
When a 3-year-old spotted smoke, his firefighter dad didn't hesitate to crash through a fence and rescue a neighbor with mobility issues from her burning home. Greg DeGreeff saved a life before the first fire truck even arrived.
When a kayaker capsized in choppy waters near Beacon, NY, an off-duty fire lieutenant didn't wait for backup. He jumped straight into the Hudson River and brought the struggling swimmer safely to shore.
France just made history by legally erasing the outdated idea that marriage includes a duty to have sex. The new law clarifies that consent in marriage matters just as much as it does everywhere else.
When a kayaker capsized in choppy Hudson River waters near Beacon, New York, an off-duty fire lieutenant didn't wait for backup. He jumped straight into the water and brought the struggling person safely to shore.
Fred Rogers' 2018 stamp swept a nationwide postal contest with over 500,000 votes, winning reissue by more than 40,000 votes. The beloved TV host who taught millions of children about kindness will grace envelopes again starting June 1.
When a car flipped and burst into flames on Massachusetts I-495, an off-duty firefighter and quick-thinking bystanders pulled two trapped victims to safety. Dramatic video captured the life-saving rescue as flames engulfed the wreckage.
After spending 81 days in the hospital with catastrophic injuries from being run over by his own patrol vehicle, State Trooper Curtis Putz is now back to full duty and inspiring other trauma survivors. His message to patients facing their own difficult recoveries: there is always hope.
When a kayaker capsized in the Hudson River, an off-duty firefighter didn't wait for backup. He jumped in and made the rescue himself.
French lawmakers just made history by unanimously voting to end the outdated concept of "marital duty," making it crystal clear that consent is required for every intimate act, even in marriage. The groundbreaking law closes a legal loophole that allowed some courts to blame spouses for refusing sex.
Over 1,600 students from 200 schools across India competed in a nationwide Constitution quiz, with finalists gathering for a rare philatelic exhibition on Republic Day. The event celebrates constitutional awareness through stamps honoring both famous and forgotten Constituent Assembly members.
The United States has renewed a crucial trade program that allows 49 African countries to export products duty-free, restoring access that lapsed last September. The extension saves thousands of jobs and billions in trade revenue across the continent.
When a teenager's heart stopped, an off-duty ambulance crew member stepped up and performed CPR that brought them back to life. His quick action was one of five life-saving moments celebrated at Teaneck's annual first responder awards.
The US House voted 340-54 to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act through 2028, restoring duty-free access to American markets for 32 African nations. The renewal supports 1.3 million jobs and opens new opportunities for exporters from Ghana to Kenya.
When flash floods trapped a school principal in her submerged car, an off-duty firefighter used her own coffee cup to break through the sunroof and pull her to safety. The two reunited days later for an emotional thank-you at FDNY headquarters.
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