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business8 days ago•2 min saved

July 3 Holiday Guide: Banks Open, Markets Closed Ahead of Independence Day

With Independence Day on a Saturday, Friday, July 3 is the observed holiday. Banks are mostly open with some locations on modified hours (New York–area banks like M&T, KeyBank and Chase open July 3 and closed July 4). The Federal Reserve Banks observe Friday hours; ATMs and online banking remain available. USPS will operate Friday July 3 but will be closed July 4; federal offices may close Friday, with state/local hours varying. The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on July 3, resuming July 6. FedEx and UPS plan to operate July 3 with possible schedule changes. Most grocery/pharmacy/convenience stores stay open, though some may have shorter hours as Americans kick off the long holiday weekend.

via Democrat and Chronicle|

#banks #business #government-offices

local3 months ago•23 min saved

Chicago Latinos Push to Rename Chavez-Era Buildings Amid Abuse Allegations

Neighborhood groups in Pilsen and Back of the Yards are pushing to rename a Cesar Chavez post office and the Cesar E. Chavez Multicultural Academic Center after a New York Times investigation detailing sexual abuse allegations against Chavez; Chicago Public Schools says a community process will guide the school renaming, while lawmakers push to rename the post office and advocates emphasize honoring survivors and reflecting community values.

via Block Club Chicago|

#cesar-chavez #chicago #education

government6 months ago•0 min saved

Legislative and Funding Updates for Rural Communities and Honoring Heroes

On December 18, 2025, the President signed into law S. 2283, designating a post office in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the Oscar J. Upham Post Office, and S. 356, reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 through 2026.

via The White House (.gov)|

#bill #government #law

crime11 months ago•2 min saved

Brother of Pat Tillman Arrested in San Jose Post Office Car Crash

Richard Tillman, brother of Pat Tillman, was arrested after allegedly crashing a car into a California post office and setting it on fire, with authorities investigating whether it was intentional. The family acknowledged his ongoing mental health struggles, which have been publicly documented, and expressed relief that no one was hurt.

via Los Angeles Times|

#arson #crime #mental-health

crime11 months ago•1 min saved

Brother of Pat Tillman Arrested After Crashing Car Into San Jose Post Office

Richard Tillman, brother of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, reportedly drove a vehicle into a San Jose post office, setting it on fire in what authorities are investigating as a potentially intentional act. He was taken into custody and is due in court, with no injuries reported.

via CNN|

#car-crash #crime #investigation

crime11 months ago•1 min saved

Pat Tillman's Brother Arrested After Crash Into San Jose Post Office

Richard Tillman, brother of Pat Tillman, was arrested on suspicion of arson after crashing his car into a San Jose post office, causing a fire; the incident is under investigation, with unclear details about impairment or motives.

via ABC News|

#arson #crime #investigation

natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ohio Post Office Hit by EF-1 Tornado, Witnesses Report Touchdown in Bucyrus"

A post office in Bucyrus, Ohio, was hit by an EF-1 tornado, causing a window to explode and injure a postal worker. The tornado, part of a larger weather event in Ohio, resulted in significant damage and power outages in the area. The National Weather Service rated the tornado with peak winds of 110 mph, and the Crawford County Emergency Management Agency advised residents to avoid the damaged area.

via Fox Weather |

#bucyrus #ef-1 #natural-disasters

businessscandal2 years ago•3 min saved

"Post Office Recruits Former Police to Oversee Horizon Scandal Investigation Team"

The UK's Post Office has hired a team, including ex-police, to investigate its own staff's previous work on the Horizon scandal, which led to the wrongful prosecution of sub-postmasters and postmistresses due to faulty software. The internal investigation comes amid an ongoing public inquiry and government action to clear the names of those wrongly convicted. The Post Office has faced criticism for its past investigation practices and is aiming to right the wrongs of the scandal, with a focus on sharing information with affected individuals.

via BBC.com|

#businessscandal #compensation #horizon-scandal

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

"Allegations and Accusations: The Post Office Chair and Kemi Badenoch's Clash"

The former Post Office chairman's claims of seeking revenge through his sacking were dismissed by business secretary Kemi Badenoch, who denied telling him "Someone's got to take the rap" for Post Office failings. Badenoch stated that the government handled Staunton's dismissal in a dignified way and emphasized the priority of managing compensation claims for sub-postmasters wrongly convicted of fraud.

via BBC.com|

#compensation-claims #henry-staunton #kemi-badenoch

business2 years ago•5 min saved

"Kemi Badenoch's Clash with Post Office Chair Unravels Scandal"

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has refuted claims by former Post Office chair Henry Staunton that he was instructed to delay compensation payments for sub-postmasters, calling them "completely false" and "made up anecdotes." Staunton stands by his comments and has released a statement defending his actions. The dispute arises amid concerns over the handling of compensation for sub-postmasters wrongfully prosecuted due to a faulty computer system. The government has promised to quash convictions and pay compensation, but only 33 claims have been fully settled, leading to calls for transparency and scrutiny.

via BBC.com|

#business #compensation #henry-staunton

business2 years ago•4 min saved

"Post Office Chairman Ousted Amid IT Scandal Fallout"

Post Office chairman Henry Staunton was sacked by business secretary Kemi Badenoch due to concerns about governance and the entire business model, not just the Horizon scandal. Badenoch emphasized the need for effective leadership to address the organization's difficulties. The Post Office is facing public outcry over the wrongful convictions of sub-postmasters in the Horizon scandal, and the departure of Staunton has raised questions about the government's decision. The scandal has led to a public inquiry and calls for wider-ranging changes within the organization.

via BBC.com|

#business #governance #henry-staunton

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Post Office Chairman Henry Staunton Ousted Amid Horizon IT Scandal Fallout"

Post Office chairman Henry Staunton has stepped down amid ongoing tensions following the Horizon IT scandal, with Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch stating that there was a need for new leadership. The government has not provided a reason for his dismissal, but the Post Office has confirmed that an interim chair will be appointed shortly. The Horizon scandal saw hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly convicted due to faulty accounting software, and the Post Office is currently facing public scrutiny and questions at a public inquiry.

via BBC.com|

#business #business-secretary-kemi-badenoch #henry-staunton

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Multiple Arkansas Post Offices Temporarily Closed for Safety Reasons"

The Sheridan, Ark. post office has temporarily suspended normal business operations due to unspecified "safety concerns," with retail services available in a mobile unit in the parking lot and P.O. Box mail pick-up at an alternative location, requiring photo identification for pick-up.

via KATV|

#arkansas #business #post-office

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Post Office Postmasters Forced to Repay Stolen Funds"

More than a dozen sub-postmasters and postmistresses who were victims of armed robberies were told to pay back the stolen money by the Post Office, despite facing inadequate security measures. The victims, including Jonathan Brenton and Lesley Pearsall, expressed feeling ignored and mistreated by the Post Office, with one being asked to pay back £1,705.31 of the stolen money. The Post Office has stated that it has significantly enhanced victim support and improved security procedures in branches.

via BBC.com|

#armed-robbery #crime #post-office

business2 years ago•3 min saved

"Fujitsu Commits to Compensating UK Post Office Victims for Software Scandal"

Fujitsu's shares dropped nearly 4% after its Europe co-CEO, Paul Patterson, stated that compensating victims of the Post Office scandal was a "moral obligation." The company's faulty software led to the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of sub-postmasters in the UK. Fujitsu has not yet determined its contribution to the 1 billion pound compensation fund set aside by the government, but it is expected to shoulder a "reasonable financial burden." Despite the scandal, Fujitsu remains deeply embedded in UK government IT contracts.

via CNBC|

#business #compensation #fujitsu