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As gas prices spike past $4 per gallon, electric vehicle searches jumped 22% in one month while USPS just deployed its first electric mail trucks. The shift to EVs is saving individual drivers thousands and could save the postal service nearly $3 billion.
Postal workers across America pledged almost $2 million to help charities through the federal government's annual workplace giving campaign. The donations included cash pledges and thousands of volunteer hours from employees who wanted to make a difference.
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.
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.
The University of the South Pacific celebrated 2,026 graduates from across the Pacific region, including inspiring students who overcame decades of challenges to earn their degrees. The graduation ceremonies in Fiji honored resilience, Pacific leadership, and the power of education to transform communities.
When a postal worker's hand became trapped in sorting machinery late at night, North Reading firefighters arrived within minutes and carefully freed her after 30 minutes of precise work. Their training and quick thinking turned a scary situation into a successful rescue.
A federal judge ruled that proposed mail-in ballot restrictions violate voter protections, siding with civil rights advocates. The decision protects millions of Americans who rely on mailed ballots to participate in elections.
A São Paulo startup discovered their wearable device was flying to the moon only when they watched NASA's Artemis II launch on TV. The unexpected adoption showcases how Brazilian innovation is reaching the world's most advanced space missions.
New research suggests an ancient herbal supplement might actually help calm your mind. Scientists are finding legitimate evidence that ashwagandha can reduce anxiety in chronically stressed people.