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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
USPS to Reissue America's Favorite Stamp
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. Postal Service is inviting the public to participate in a nationwide vote to revive a beloved piece of American history. Why It Matters The competition is taking place in celebration of USPS's 250th anniversary and ahead of the United States' semiquincentennial in 2026. The Stamp Encore Contest, which is open until the end of September, gives Americans the chance to select a favorite stamp pane from a curated list of 25 bestselling and popular designs from recent decades for reissue as part of the 2026 stamp program. What To Know The contest is open to everyone, with no limit on the number of votes you can cast. The options are varied and include fun choices like Star Wars droids, Disney villains, Mister Rogers, and even Bugs Bunny-themed stamps. Other options celebrate major American milestones and historic events, like the Transcontinental Railroad and the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. File photo of vintage U.S. postage stamps. File photo of vintage U.S. postage stamps. GETTY The full list of stamps you can vote for is as follows: Art of Disney: Magic (2007) Bugs Bunny (1997) DC Comics Super Heroes (2006) Flag Act of 1818 (2018) Have a Ball! (2017) Mail a Smile (2015) Peanuts (2001) Star Wars: Droids (2021) Wonder Woman (2016) Batman (2015) Charles M. Schulz (2022) Disney Villains (2017) Frozen Treats (2018) Heritage Breeds (2021) Message Monsters (2021) Send a Hello (2011) Total Eclipse of the Sun (2017) Bioluminescent Life (2018) Classics Forever (2016) Emancipation Proclamation (2013) Happy Birthday (2021) Let's Celebrate (2020) Mister Rogers (2018) Star Trek (2016) Transcontinental Railroad (2019) You can view the full range here. The USPS has been busy preparing for its 250th anniversary, which officially falls on Saturday, July 26. A range of USPS-themed stamps was released earlier this week, and events will take place at select Post Office locations this weekend to mark the occasion. What People Are Saying Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner said in a statement: "On July 26th, we proudly observe the 250th Anniversary of the United States Postal Service and mark two and a half centuries of service to the American public. In 1775, our Founding Fathers recognized the importance of creating an institution that could bind the nation together and foster secure and accessible communications between every community in America. The rich and enduring history of the Postal Service demonstrates the strength of their wisdom, and we look forward to providing reliable, affordable, and universal service for generations to come." What Happens Next Voting is now open through September 30 and can be conducted online or by mail. The winning stamp pane will be revealed in May 2026 at the Boston 2026 World Expo, coinciding with national celebrations marking 250 years since the founding of the United States. Until then, the results will remain under wraps.
CNET
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for July 14 #498
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands theme set me to humming the theme from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. When you find the answers, they're pretty easy, though one is quite long to unscramble. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page. Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far Hint for today's Strands puzzle Today's Strands theme is: Won't you be my neighbor? If that doesn't help you, here's a clue: Different jobs. Clue words to unlock in-game hints Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle's theme. If you're stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work: HEAR, REAM, LIME, RAIL, TRAIL, ROIL, COIL, BLUR, FIRE, FIGHT, FIGHTER, COME, COMET, ROAM. Answers for today's Strands puzzle These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers: MAYOR, JANITOR, TEACHER, LIBRARIAN, FIREFIGHTER. Today's Strands spangram The completed NYT Strands puzzle for July 14, 2025, #498. NYT/Screenshot by CNET Today's Strands spangram is COMMUNITY. To find it, look for the C that's four letters down on the far left, and wind up and around.
Miami Herald
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Ms. Rachel cries over gift from her husband and her hero Mister Rogers
National Ms. Rachel cries over gift from her husband and her hero Mister Rogers Ms. Rachel cries over gift her husband gave her after a difficult coupld of weeks. Screengrab from Aron Accurso's Instagram Ms. Rachel is sharing the gift her husband gave her after she's been feeling down. The children's content creator took to Instagram on May 5 to share she had been 'feeling down about everything.' 'When you've worked for 20 years serving children of so many different backgrounds because you care deeply about them (and) people try to say you don't, it hurts,' Rachel Griffin-Accurso, known widely as Ms. Rachel, said. In an effort to cheer her up, her husband Aron Accurso gave her a gift. Feeling pessimistic, Ms. Rachel admitted she 'didn't think any kind of gift would help. I'm not into material things.' 'I said in a sad voice, 'Is it a Mister Rogers autograph? That's the only thing that would cheer me up,'' she said. Little did she know, it was exactly that. 'I opened it (and) was moved to tears, touching the paper,' she said. 'I'm crying right now as I type this. I was holding something my hero had held (and) wrote music on.' It was just the inspiration Ms. Rachel needed. 'I felt the strength to push on for kids no matter what. The first time Aron & I met we talked about how we both compose (and) as many of you know we write music together (and separately) for the show,' she continued, explaining the significance Mister Rogers, real name Fred Rogers, had on her life. Ms. Rachel recalled asking Accurso on one of their first dates if he liked Mister Rogers. 'Even before I got into kids media, I thought about Mister Rogers a lot. When I was a little girl (raised by an amazing single mom) I watched lots of PBS. When Mister Rogers's trolly headed back through the TV tunnel I tried to physically block it with my hands because that would mean the show would go on longer.' 'As a Christian, I deeply admire his faith (and) commitment to every neighbor. I cried in the documentary when they showed him swimming every morning (and) praying for everyone. I pray daily (and) ask God how I can help children?' Now, she takes solace in knowing her hero also faced backlash 'for things he did but knew were right. I will ask myself what he would do. I will never stop following my calling, which is serving young children and their families.' Ms. Rachel and Accurso recently welcomed their second child into the world, a baby girl named Susannah. The couple also share a son, 7-year-old Thomas. SV Sara Vallone Miami Herald Email this person Sara Vallone is editor of Mamas Uncut, the online place for moms. She writes about the latest in motherhood, parenting and entertainment – all with a mom-focused twist.
NBC News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Ms. Rachel receives special gift from her ‘hero,' Mister Rogers
Between caring for a newborn and receiving some backlash for her advocacy for children in war-torn areas, Ms. Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, has felt a bit down recently. But an incredibly thoughtful gift from her husband and collaborator, Aron Accurso, turned things around. When Ms. Rachel opened the gift — a framed composition sketch and autograph from Mister Rogers — she 'was moved to tears.' She included a picture and long post on Instagram on May 5. 'I'm crying right now as I type this. I was holding something my hero had held and wrote music on. I felt the strength to push on for kids no matter what,' she wrote. Ms. Rachel has shared the story about how Fred Rogers, the beloved creator of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,' played a significant role in her courtship with her husband. After meeting at church, the pair went on a date or two before Ms. Rachel asked Aron, 'Do you like Mister Rogers?' The pair have been married since 2016. Their son, Thomas, who was born in 2018, inspired their YouTube show that now has more than 11 million subscribers. Their newest addition, baby Susannah, joined the family in 2025. In addition to being passionate about children's education, the Accursos are determined to make life better for kids around the world. But Ms. Rachel has encountered vocal opponents to her mission. 'When you've worked for 20 years serving children of so many different backgrounds because you care deeply about them and people try to say you don't, it hurts,' she wrote on Instagram. Ms. Rachel told her husband that the only thing that would cheer her up was a Mister Rogers autograph ... which he just so happened to have ready to give her. 'When I was a little girl (raised by an amazing single mom) I watched lots of PBS,' she wrote. 'When Mister Rogers's trolly headed back through the TV tunnel, I tried to physically block it with my hands because that would mean the show would go on longer.' Ms. Rachel went on to say that as a Christian, she admired Mister Rogers's faith and commitment: 'I pray daily and ask God, 'How I can help children?'' The comments are overwhelmingly supportive: 'You are our generation's Mister Rogers.' 'How lucky are we millennial mamas to be alive at the same time as Mister Rogers and Ms. Rachel?!' 'We look for the helpers and you, Ms. Rachel, are a helper.' Ms. Rachel said she feels a strong connection with Rogers, who wasn't afraid to share his beliefs and occasionally received criticism for them. The gift seemed to give her confidence to continue her own advocacy work. 'I know Mister Rogers faced backlash for things he did but knew were right,' she wrote. 'I will ask myself what he would do. I will never stop follow my calling, which is serving young children and their families.'
