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Here’s what Link covered Nov. 23-29

Thanksgiving and Ralph Lauren’s postal tribute made news

A stamp depicting a quilt-like image showing a cornucopia
Link highlighted Thanksgiving’s history last week, including this stamp, released in 2001, that shows a cornucopia.

It was a short holiday week and, like much of America, Link dug into Thanksgiving and turned its attention to shopping — specifically, a recently unveiled collaboration between fashion designer Ralph Lauren and USPS.

The licensed luxury collection consists of three items inspired by postal uniforms of the past: a double-breasted wool coat, leather satchel and wool cap.

Link also offered open season guides to common health insurance terms and flexible spending accounts, shared a USPS video about the Combined Federal Campaign, and highlighted the Postal Service’s participation in a Halloween event at the White House.

Finally, “Heroes” told the story of Park Falls, WI, Letter Carrier Michael Cain, who noticed mail piling up at a customer’s home and sensed something was amiss. After knocking on the door and getting no response, he and a neighbor entered the home and found the man on the floor, unresponsive. The customer was taken to the hospital and is now in rehab.

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