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Postal Service Issues Commemorative Stamp Celebrating Eight-Day Jewish Holiday

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

What:

The U.S. Postal Service is issuing its ninth Hanukkah stamp, continuing its tradition of honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday observed by millions of people in the United States and around the world.

The first-day-of-issue event for the Hanukkah stamp is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #HanukkahStamp.

Who:

David Steiner, USPS postmaster general, will be the dedicating official

When:

Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. Central

Where:

Touro Synagogue

4238 St. Charles Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70115

RSVP:

Attendees are encouraged to register at: usps.com/Hanukkahstamp.

Background:

With the release of this new stamp, the Postal Service continues its long tradition of celebrating the joyous Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown on Friday, Dec. 4.

Hanukkah festivities begin on the 25th day of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar, a date that typically falls in late November or December. Traditional celebrations include singing holiday songs and eating traditional fried foods, such as latkes and sufganiyot, to commemorate the miracle of the oil.

Antonio Alcala, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp with original artwork by illustrator Lisa Perrin, featuring a dark blue dreidel with rust-colored Hebrew letters set against a turquoise background. Framing the dreidel are decorative elements like flowers and foliage in light and dark orange, cream and shades of blue.

The Hanukkah stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp in panes of 20. This stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.

Postal Products

Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through The Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling (844-737-7824), by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Additional information on stamps, first-day-of-issues ceremonies and stamp-inspired products can be found at StampsForever.com.

Please Note: The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is currently pursuing a transformation plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

For USPS media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on X; Instagram; Pinterest; Threads; and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel, like us on Facebook and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

National contact: Felicia M. Lott
felicia.m.lott@usps.gov
usps.com/news

Local contact: Lecia A. Hall
lecia.a.hall@usps.gov
usps.com/news

 

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JOINT STATEMENT OF OCEAN AND LUKE DASHJR

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CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OCEAN (Mummolin, Inc.) and Luke Dashjr announce today that, by mutual agreement, Luke Dashjr has separated from OCEAN, resigning as Chairman, Chief Technology Officer, and director, and that the Company has repurchased all of his equity. The separation reflects the parties’ different visions for the future of Bitcoin mining following the recent protocol developments.

Luke Dashjr, a co-founder of the pool, will pursue a new venture, CONVOY (@CONVOY_Mining), continuing the mission to decentralize Bitcoin mining. OCEAN will continue serving miners with its transparent, non-custodial mining pool.

Contact: media@ocean.xyz | (307) 222-3486

 

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Jukebox Launches Free 4x HD Image Upscaling Inside Its Background Remover, No Signup Required

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Full-resolution transparent PNG downloads stay free with no account and no watermarks, while most tools in the category reserve full-quality exports for registered or paying users.

RICHMOND, BC, Aug. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Jukebox, the online printing company named Best Overall by Forbes Advisor and a New York Times Wirecutter pick, today announced the most powerful release yet of its free remove background tool, which has delivered millions of free image downloads. The update adds free 4x HD image upscaling built directly into the download step, raises the maximum upload size to 25MB per photo, and supports batches of up to 50 images at once. Every export is a full-resolution transparent PNG, free, with no account, no watermark and no locked download quality.

That last part is what sets the tool apart. Jukebox’s background remover is one of the only free background removal tools that exports full-resolution transparent PNGs with no signup, no account and no watermarks. Across the category, full-quality downloads are typically reserved for registered or paying users, with free versions capped at reduced resolution. Jukebox has taken the opposite position: the full-resolution result is the free product, for every user, on every image.

The new image upscaler is the headline addition. Once a background has been removed, users can enlarge and sharpen the final cutout up to 4x before downloading, turning small or low-resolution photos into files clean enough for large-format use. It works on hair, shadows and fine edge detail, and it runs inside the same workflow, so nothing has to be moved into a second application.

The update also expands the tool’s creative range with Effects 3.0: new filters, layered outlines that can be stacked and reordered, custom and gradient strokes, wavy and jagged edges, fades and paper cutout effects. Users can add text, mask images into shapes, apply shadows, pull from stock photography, upload their own backgrounds or generate new ones with AI, making the background remover the center of a complete creative workflow rather than a single-purpose utility.

What no other tool in the category offers is where the workflow ends. A finished cutout can be sent directly into the Jukebox Sticker Maker, where die-cut lines are generated automatically, and from there produced as professionally printed custom stickers. From a photo on a phone to a printed product at the door, the entire pipeline runs through one free tool.

The background remover supports JPG, PNG and WebP files and is available now at jukeboxprint.com, free to use with no registration required.

About Jukebox Print

Jukebox Print is an online printing company serving customers around the world with premium printed products and free creative tools for businesses, designers and creators. Jukebox was named Best Overall online business card printing service by Forbes Advisor and is a New York Times Wirecutter pick.

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Jay Morris continues to evolve Blues, R&B and Soul with his new single The Playmaker

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Jay Morris becomes “The Playmaker”: Counselor-turned-blues singer turns determination into his next musical move.

JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — What happens when a counselor trades the traditional career path for a microphone and decides to chase a lifelong passion for music? For independent artist Jay Morris, the answer is The Playmaker.

“From counselor to blues singer, my journey has taught me one thing: when your opportunity comes, you have to make the play.” — Jay Morris

With the release of his new single “The Playmaker,” Jay Morris transforms his unconventional journey from counselor to blues and soul artist into an anthem about determination, calculated risks, perseverance, and making your own move when life puts the pressure on.

The Playmaker is not simply a song about music. It is a reflection of Morris’ own philosophy: when the odds are against you, you have to make a play.

Known for creating music rooted in real-life experiences, Morris draws from the same storytelling tradition that has defined blues and soul for generations. His latest release takes listeners inside the mindset of someone who refuses to sit on the sidelines waiting for an opportunity. Instead, he creates one.

“Sometimes you have to stop waiting for somebody else to make the play,” says Jay Morris. “You have to make the decision to bet on yourself. Music became that decision for me.”

Before pursuing music full-time, Morris worked as a counselor, a career that placed him in close proximity to people’s struggles, dreams, setbacks, and triumphs. Those experiences became part of the foundation of his songwriting.

The transition from counselor to recording artist was not necessarily the obvious path—but Morris wasn’t looking for the obvious path.

He was looking for his path.

That determination has continued to fuel his career as he builds independently, creating music that speaks to everyday people who are navigating careers, relationships, setbacks, entrepreneurship, and the constant challenge of getting back up after life knocks them down.

THE PLAYMAKER IS A MINDSET

The title The Playmaker represents more than a character in a song. It represents anyone who has decided to take control of their own story.

For athletes, entrepreneurs, independent professionals, artists, and anyone building something from the ground up, the message is familiar: you don’t always get to choose the circumstances, but you can choose what you do next.

That message is particularly personal for Morris.

His journey into blues and soul music demonstrates what can happen when passion meets persistence. Rather than allowing his previous career to define what came next, he used his experiences to strengthen his voice as an artist.

The result is music built around real stories, real people, and real music.

FROM COUNSELING PEOPLE TO TELLING THEIR STORIES THROUGH MUSIC

Morris’ background gives The Playmaker an added dimension. Counseling requires listening. Blues requires storytelling. Both demand an understanding of people.

That connection has become a defining element of Morris’ artistry.

His music explores the emotions and experiences that people often carry quietly—struggle, ambition, heartbreak, sacrifice, determination, and the desire to create a better life.

The Playmaker captures that mentality while introducing audiences to an artist who has made one thing clear: his career is still being written.

And he’s still making plays.

ABOUT JAY MORRIS

Jay Morris is an independent music artist whose career is built on perseverance, storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to his craft. His journey from working as a counselor to pursuing a career as a blues and soul artist reflects the same themes found throughout his music: overcoming obstacles, taking chances, and refusing to quit.

With a sound rooted in soul, rhythm and blues, and blues storytelling, Morris creates music that connects everyday experiences with timeless emotion.

His philosophy is simple:

Real stories. Real people. Real music.

And with The Playmaker, Jay Morris is making his next move.

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Tommie Moore, Focal Solutions, 1 6624577254, musicbusytyra@gmail.com

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