Is There Mail on Juneteenth? USPS, Post Office, FedEx Hours
Thursday June 19 marks Juneteenth, a federal holiday that means many government offices and companies will be closed for the day. Here’s what that means for your mail and packages. The Context Juneteenth is a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States on the day in 1865 when 250,000 still-enslaved African […]
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Gavin Newsom’s Legal Win Over Trump Lasts Only Hours
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday temporarily blocked a federal judge’s order that directed President Donald Trump to return control of National Guard troops to California after he deployed them in response to protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids. Earlier on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer had ruled the National […]
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Plane Passengers On Delayed Flight Not Prepared For What Child Does For Hours: ‘Jump Out’
When travelers boarded a delayed Delta flight hoping to reach Orlando, few could have predicted that their patience would be tested not just by air traffic, but by an impromptu concert held at 35,000 feet. According to a since-deleted Reddit post by user Plane-Cloud-5837, passengers were “held hostage” by a young girl who took command […]
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Is There Mail on Easter? USPS, UPS, FedEx Hours
Easter Sunday will fall on April 20 this year, and the Christian holiday affects mail and package delivery services from the United States Postal Service (USPS), the United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx. The Context The date of Easter changes every year. Easter occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon, which is […]
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Tears Over Shelter Puppy Returned 24 Hours Later for ‘Crying Too Much’
A rescue puppy who endured a nightmare start to her life suffered fresh heartbreak when she was returned within 24 hours of being adopted. The fact that Boo is even alive today is nothing short of a miracle. The local animal services found her living as a stray with her siblings. Later reunited with their […]
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Scientists Reveal How Much an Hour’s Screen Time in Bed Could Cost You
Sleep specialists have long warned of the hazards of bringing smartphones into the bedroom. Now, research has confirmed just how damaging that habit can be. The new study, which surveyed more than 45,000 university students in Norway, found that late-night screen was associated with a significant reduction in sleep quality and duration. Moreover, spending just […]
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Is There Mail on St. Patrick’s Day? USPS, UPS, FedEx Hours
Americans will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day across the country on Monday, March 17, but will mail and deliveries be expected to continue as normal? The Context St. Patrick’s Day originated as a feast day to honor Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Patrick was a fifth-century missionary credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland, […]
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Donald Trump Suffers Two Legal Blows Hours Apart
Two judges have forced the government to reinstate two senior federal officials fired by President Donald Trump, one saying: “An American President is not a king.” One official was chair of the National Labor Relations Board, the other was president of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF). Why It Matters Trump has laid off […]
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Is There Mail Delivery Today? USPS, FedEx, UPS Hours for Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection observed by many Christians. While it is a significant religious day, it is not a federal holiday in the United States, meaning businesses, government offices, and mail services generally remain open. However, some shipping services observe limited operations on related days, such […]
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‘NATO Lake’ Sabotage Feared as Two Undersea Cables Damaged in 24 Hours
Two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea were disrupted in quick succession, NATO officials and local telecommunications companies have said. It raises fears of sabotage from “malicious actors” in the region at a time when the alliance is at odds with Russia. Unseen but crucial, undersea cables prop up internet services and communications, as well […]
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