The Past, Present, and Future of the U.S. Postal Service 2020-04-16

The Takeaway

The Past, Present, and Future of the U.S. Postal Service

What could become of the USPS during this pandemic if they’re not bailed out?

Frustrations Mount as Cuomo and De Blasio Publicly Disagree Over NYC School Closures

On Sunday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his city’s school system would remain closed for the rest of the academic year, reopening a feud with Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Tara Reade’s Sexual Assault Allegations Against Joe Biden Explained

Tara Reade, a former Senate aide, has accused Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her in 1993.

Outdated Software Complicates Efforts to Keep State Unemployment Systems Running

A new investigation from The Verge found that more than a dozen state unemployment websites run on a decades-old software.

Why Puzzles Are So Popular During the Pandemic

Like toilet paper, canned goods, and hand sanitizer, jigsaw puzzles have been flying off the shelves in recent weeks. 

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