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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Dogs Bite More Postal Workers in L.A. More Than Any Other City, with California as No. 1 State
Dogs Bite More Postal Workers in L.A. More Than Any Other City, with California as No. 1 State originally appeared on L.A. Mag. It's rough out there — or 'ruff,' some might say — for postal workers making deliveries in the City of it's no laughing matter. This week starts National Dog Bite Awareness Week — yes, that's real — a campaign by the US Postal Service, which kicked off June 1, encourages #dogbiteawareness be used to show USPS counted over 6,000 dog-related attacks on mail carriers reported in 2024 alone. 77 of these happened here in Los Angeles, and hundreds more in California crowned the state number-one in the rankings. The runner-up, Texas, hit 438, while Californian incidents reached a whopping 701.'I strongly encourage all dog owners to take precautions to make sure their dog is secure when mail is being delivered,' says Jonah Helfrich, a letter carrier and spokesperson for the USPS campaign. 'Customers may not consider their dog a danger to others, however, to a letter carrier like me, all dogs can be considered a threat when delivering the mail.' Helfrich said he recently received medical attention after a dog barged out from inside the home he was delivering to and bit him on the USPS affirms that their employees are trained to deliver mail safely, even in the presence of pets, listing out verified rules, such as: 'Never startle a dog,' 'Never assume a dog will not bite' and 'Never attempt to pet or feed a dog.'If a carrier feels unsafe, the USPS said, mail delivery can be suspended and patrons may be required to receive all mail from the post office until the situation can be resolved.'Dog bite attacks on postal employees are preventable,' says Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager. 'The most important message for our customers to remember during the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign is keep your dog secured and away from the carrier as the mail is being delivered.' This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Avalara introduces APIs for 1099 & W-9 automation
Avalara, a provider of tax compliance automation software, has launched new APIs for its 1099 & W-9 solution. These APIs are designed to help companies integrate 1099 and W-9 compliance workflows into their existing business platforms, thereby automating manual and time-consuming processes. Using the new APIs, businesses can collect W-9 forms from vendors, validate tax IDs against IRS databases, confirm mailing addresses with the US Postal Service, electronically file 1099 forms with the IRS and states, and deliver recipient copies, all from a centralised platform. The aim is to save time and improve resource allocation by automating the entire compliance process, stated Avalara. The process begins with a company's business platform, where Avalara's APIs can transmit requests for W-9s from vendors and instructions for processing IRS forms. Custom instructions determine the compliance workflow steps, such as tax ID matching with the IRS, address validation, and e-filing to states. Avalara's system then executes these steps, bringing together the business, vendors, and the IRS. Additionally, the APIs can automatically deliver updates on IRS filing statuses back to the company's original business platform. These updates can trigger further actions, such as text alerts or vendor communications. Key features of the APIs include on-demand system access, a single workflow for streamlined operations, no direct IRS engagement required, and improved accuracy and efficiency through automation. Avalara general manager of Accelerator Businesses Kevin Halverson said: "Avalara files millions of 1099s with the IRS and state tax authorities each year on behalf of our customers." "Our new APIs offer customers increased flexibility to connect with their existing systems to fully automate their W-9 collection and 1099 filing, provide our technology partners with the ability to embed our services within their own offering, and demonstrate our commitment to expansion in the 1099 and W-9 compliance market." In April 2025, Avalara was in the news for the appointments of Sydney Carey as its CFO and Karyn Smith as its chief legal officer. "Avalara introduces APIs for 1099 & W-9 automation" was originally created and published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
India Today
25-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Memorial Day 2025: Here's what's open and closed across US
People across the US are preparing to honour fallen service members this Memorial Day. Since 1971, it has been observed on the last Monday of May. It also serves as a federal long weekend also marks the unofficial start of summer. Over the years, it has become one of the busiest travel and retail weekends of the a breakdown of what's open and closed this Memorial Day, May 26, 2025:advertisement Government Offices and Services: Most government services will be unavailable on Monday. However, federal, state, and local government buildings — including courts and schools — will remain closed. The US Postal Service will suspend its operations. Similarly, most FedEx and UPS services will not operate on Memorial Day. However, "some specialised services may still be available," according to the carriers' and Financial Markets: If you're visiting a bank or checking on financial markets, you'll have to wait until Tuesday. All major banks will be closed for the holiday, as will US stock Stores and Shopping: Major retail stores will be open. However, hours may vary depending on the location. Warehouse membership club Costco will be closed on Memorial and Transportation: According to AAA, more than 45 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles between Thursday and Monday. It would surpass the previous record set two decades volume of travellers we expect to see this holiday weekend reflects a strong desire to get out and explore, despite some challenges facing the travel industry," an AAA spokesperson predicted that 39.4 million people will travel by car, the highest number for this weekend since AAA began tracking data in 2000. While 3.61 million travellers are expected to fly, a nearly 2% increase from last inputs from AP
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Indian Express
Brain, skin, hands and faces: How ex-Harvard morgue manager sold body parts on internet
A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School has admitted in court to stealing and trafficking human remains, including brains, skin, hands and even faces, from donated cadavers meant for research and education. Cedric Lodge, 57, pleaded guilty in a court in Pennsylvania to the interstate transport of stolen human remains, Acting US Attorney John Gurganus announced this week. From 2018 to early 2020, Lodge turned the halls of Harvard's Anatomical Gift Program into a grotesque marketplace, stripping dignity from bodies entrusted to science. Prosecutors said Lodge, once responsible for managing Harvard's morgue, systematically took dissected portions of cadavers that had been donated for medical studies and sold them for thousands of dollars. 'Cedric Lodge's criminal actions were morally reprehensible and a disgraceful betrayal of the individuals who altruistically chose to will their bodies to Harvard Medical School's Anatomical Gift Program to advance medical education and research,' Dr George Q Daley, dean of Harvard Medical School, said in a statement. Investigators discovered that Lodge, with his wife Denise, transported the remains from Harvard Medical School's morgue in Boston to their home in New Hampshire, later shipping them to buyers across state lines or letting the buyers collect them directly. The sales, often conducted over social media and even the US Postal Service, included transactions with individuals in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond. Court documents reveal that Lodge's actions were part of a wider network involving several defendants, many of whom have already pleaded guilty. In one chilling instance, prosecutors said a buyer paid $1,000 for a 'head number 7' and another sent $200 for 'braiiiiiins.' The Lodges received at least $37,000 from a single buyer. Authorities said Lodge also let certain buyers, including Katrina Maclean of Kat's Creepy Creations in Massachusetts, browse the morgue's inventory to select body parts themselves. In 2020, Maclean allegedly paid $600 for two dissected faces. A defense lawyer for Maclean argued last month that human remains 'are not, and have never been, deemed to constitute property or 'goods, wares or merchandise.'' However, prosecutors have stood firm in their case. The breach of trust has left the Harvard community reeling. 'We are appalled to learn that something so disturbing could happen on our campus — a community dedicated to healing and serving others,' George Daley and Edward Hundert, dean for Medical Education, had said in a joint statement when the scandal first emerged. Lodge's plea agreement spares him a conspiracy charge but carries up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. (With inputs from New York Times)
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Are banks, post offices, UPS, and FedEx open on Memorial Day 2025? Know here
Memorial Day is approaching, and if you need to cash a cheque, visit the post office, or send a parcel, it's best to do it before the holiday. That's because most banks and postal services across the United States will be closed on Monday, 26 May, to mark the occasion. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the US, held every year to remember and honour the military men and women who died while serving their country. It was first known as Decoration Day, beginning after the Civil War in the 1860s. Today, it is seen as a day of remembrance and respect. Memorial Day is always observed on the last Monday of May. In 2025, it falls on Monday, 26 May. Also Read: Should flags be at half-staff on Memorial day? Here's the answer No, post offices will be closed, and there will be no regular mail deliveries on Memorial Day. The US Postal Service (USPS) recognises it as a public holiday. However, Priority Mail Express will still operate, as it runs every day of the year, including public holidays. No, banks will not be open on Memorial Day. Big banks like Bank of America, CitiBank, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase have confirmed their branches will be closed. Other banks such as PNC, Capital One, and Truist are also expected to close. It's wise to check your local branch's hours just to be sure. UPS will not be running pickup or delivery services on Memorial Day. Some UPS Store locations might also be closed. You should check with your local store. UPS Express Critical, their emergency service, will still be available. FedEx will also pause most of its services, and FedEx Office locations may operate on reduced hours. For urgent deliveries, FedEx Custom Critical will continue to run 24/7.
