Royal Mail is facing criticism as postal workers report significant delays in letter delivery, with some letters reportedly sitting undelivered for weeks while the company prioritizes parcel delivery. This situation, described as a "company in crisis" by the union representing postal workers, has led to customer frustration and concerns about missed appointments, according to a BBC report.
The BBC reported that more than a dozen Royal Mail postal staff from various delivery offices claimed that daily rounds were being missed and parcels were being prioritized over letters due to being stretched beyond capacity. Postal workers told the BBC that some letters were sitting in postal depots for weeks. Hundreds of people have contacted BBC Your Voice to express their frustration over delayed mail, which has resulted in issues including missed hospital appointments. Royal Mail responded by stating they wanted to reassure customers that the vast majority of mail is delivered.
In other news, Apple is beginning to test end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhones, according to The Verge. This feature, which is being tested in the developer beta of iOS 26.4, will allow iPhone and Android users to send encrypted RCS messages to each other across platforms. Apple announced plans last year to support the feature.
Also, a Crew Dragon spacecraft docked with the International Space Station on Valentine's Day, bringing the total number of crew on board to seven, according to Ars Technica. The arrival of four new astronauts as part of the Crew 12 mission brought the US space agency to a full complement in orbit.
In other news, The Guardian reported on how an undercover cop foiled an IS plot to massacre Jews in Manchester. The plot involved two IS terrorists, and the undercover sting operation was successful in preventing the attack.
Finally, The Verge discussed the security camera maker Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state. The company's Search Party feature, advertised during the Super Bowl, has sparked controversy.
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