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What’s Open and Closed on Veterans Day 2024: Your Complete Guide

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Veterans Day 2024 is here, and with it comes changes to operating hours for various businesses and services. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect: Banks Most major banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and PNC, will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. Post Office Post offices will be closed, and no mail will be delivered on Veterans Day. UPS and FedEx Both UPS and FedEx will continue pickup and delivery services, though UPS SurePost and Mail Innovations will experience delays due to USPS closures. UPS Store locations will remain open, as will FedEx Office locations. BMV Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be closed, so make sure to take care of any BMV-related tasks before or after the holiday. Stock Market The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will remain open, continuing normal operations for the day. However, bond markets will be closed. Trash Pickup In Indianapolis, trash pickup will proceed as usual, with no delays. The next holiday impacting trash c...

Tom Homan Named Border Czar by Donald Trump to Oversee Deportation Policy

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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tom Homan, the former head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as his "border czar." In this new role, Homan will lead efforts on deportation policy and aviation security, emphasizing strict immigration enforcement. Homan, who previously directed ICE during Trump’s first term, is known for his controversial stance on border security and mass deportations. Trump praised Homan's expertise, calling him the best person for securing the nation's borders and managing deportations on the first day of his presidency. Homan's leadership is expected to continue the aggressive stance on immigration that characterized Trump's initial term, including tackling illegal immigration and pushing for stricter enforcement across the southern border. His appointment comes amidst continued debates on border security and immigration reform, with Homan pledging to enforce policies that align with Trump’s vision of immigration ...