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Politics

GOP Policies Push USPS to Brink of Collapse

The US Postal Service is reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy due to a combination of declining mail volume and restrictive Republican policies. A 1992 law capped its borrowing ability, while a long-term agenda to privatize the service fuels concerns about its future. This potential collapse could significantly impact millions of Americans, especially in rural areas.

6 days ago
GENERAL

UK Water Firms Dump Sewage, Pollute Rivers: “20 Times Worse” Than Known

Whistleblowers reveal UK water companies are illegally dumping sewage into rivers on an unprecedented scale, with one expert estimating the problem is "20 times worse" than official figures suggest. The investigation exposes how privatization has led to a focus on profit extraction over infrastructure maintenance, turning rivers into dumping grounds.

2 weeks ago