Peter Max, trippy artist from the counterculture era, dies at 88

Incorporating Art Nouveau, Op Art, and psychedelic motifs, Max’s designs provided instant visual gratification and cheerful support for intergenerational politics of love, joy, and universal consciousness. His “panopticon” images repeated visual elements in dense shapes, creating a kaleidoscope effect reminiscent

D.C. City Councilman Trayon White’s bribery trial begins

September 16 (UPI) — The trial of District of Columbia Congressman Trayon White Sr. on federal bribery charges began this week with video evidence of a meeting in which prosecutors say White received an envelope of cash from Allu Kamara.

Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, reversing policy direction. iran war It drives up global energy prices and accelerates inflation. The Fed raised the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage

Fed raises interest rates to curb inflation

September 16, 2026, 3:25 PM ET | 4 minutes read The Federal Reserve is raising its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years in a bid to stem persistent inflation after months of war-related spikes in energy

Louder Than Guns – Engagement Party

I didn’t think we’d be doing another episode about a mass shooting so soon. But here we are. Mayor John Cooper 00:00:06 As a community. This is from a vigil in Nashville. Mayor John Cooper 00:00:10 Thank you to our