Did USPS change postmark rules? See new shipping prices, 2026 mail updates

USPS makes more changes to cut costs, improve service in 2026. Know how postmarks work to avoid late fees on bills, taxes.
New Atlas

Smart postage box packs e-ink label, sensors, camera, speaker and mic

There are few things more exciting in our modern world than watching and waiting for a parcel to arrive – and by the same token, few things more frustrating than when it arrives broken or doesn’t ...
WHIO

USPS adding security blue collection boxes in high crime areas

You’d better watch out, potential postal thieves. The U.S. Postal Service is coming to town, going high-tech to help prevent thefts from those iconic blue ...
CNN

USPS will stop removing letter collection boxes in Western states until after the election, spokesman says

The US Postal Service will stop taking letter collection boxes off streets in Western states following accusations the removals would further limit some voters ability to send back mail-in ballots.
WAVY-TV

Mail collection boxes tampered with at 7 USPS locations across Central Virginia

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Several mailbox collection boxes across Central Virginia have been tampered with, a USPS investigation revealed. According to United States Postal Inspector Michael Romano ...
The Gazette

Beware of using postal blue boxes when mailing checks

I know I warned you about this last month, but two recent crimes have put this back on my radar and now yours. Beware of putting your mail in the U.S. Postal Service blue boxes. Even though the ...
NBC Montana

Dozens of Montana USPS drop boxes to be removed

MISSOULA, Mont. — UPDATE: At 3:10 Friday afternoon, NBC Montana confirmed that the removal of USPS collection boxes has been put on hold statewide. A union leader says the decision came after Friday's ...