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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.In 1954, conductor Herbert von Karajan and the Philharmonia Orchestra released what was considered a definitive recording of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. It was meant to capture the grandeur of the Ode to Joy for home listeners.But when Amar Bose, then a brilliant graduate student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an obsessive music lover, bought an expensive high-fidelity stereo to listen to it in 1956, he was deeply disappointed.The symphony, which should have felt like a tidal wave of sound, felt more like a trickle.

Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing the way for serial numbers, background checks and age verification requirements to buy them in kits online. Ghost guns were found at crime scenes in soaring numbers across the US before the regulation went into place, rising from fewer than 1,700 recovered by law enforcement in 2017 to more than 27,000 in 2023, according to Justice Department data. Since the federal rule was finalised, ghost gun numbers have flattened out or declined in several major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Baltimore, according to court documents. Manufacturing of miscellaneous gun parts also dropped 36 per cent overall, the Justice Department has said. Ghost guns are any privately made firearms without the serial numbers that allow police to trace weapons used in crime. The 2022 regulation was focused on kits sold online with everything needed to build a functioning firearm — sometimes in less than 30 minutes, according to court documents. ALSO READ: 'Elon, I want to thank you': Trump makes it official, makes big statement amid Tesla Takedown protests Ghost guns have been used in high-profile crimes, including a mass shooting carried out with an AR-15-style ghost gun in Philadelphia that left five people dead. Police believe a ghost gun used in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare's CEO in Manhattan was made on a 3D printer rather than assembled from a kit.

Donald Trump arrived at the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, making history as the first sitting US President to attend a Super Bowl.

Former NFL player Jake Bequette gives his take on the celebrity culture shift to the right and Sunday’s big game on ‘Varney & Co.’

Super Bowl 2025 or Super Bowl LIX or Super Bowl 59 is undoubtedly the biggest NFL game for football fans. Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs will be taking on Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on Sunday with US President Donald Trump and Taylor Swift being in the attendance.

American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner which has a very specific registration code of N819AN has eventually experienced a series of flight diversions and cancellations over a significant 25 day period while sparking genuine online discussions. According to Independent, between the dates of January 7 and the dates of February 1of the year 2025 the aircraft was approximately diverted four times in different cities.

Super Bowl LIX finale between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles draws closer, Dallas Cowboys fans have cause for cheer. The reason — Micah Parsons from the squad managed to break into the top five National Football League jersey sales of 2024-25.

NFL has stamped its presence on Saturdays but returns to Sundays now as there are only two Conference Championship games remaining. On 26 January, both the NFC and AFC will get their representatives for Super Bowl 59 as the NFC title will be between Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, and the Kansas City Chiefs will fight it out for the AFC title against the Buffalo Bills.

cold temperatures that will take hold in much of the country from the Northern Plains to the tip of Maine. Winter storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service have already gone into effect for parts of the Mid-Atlantic through Monday morning, with the forecast projecting up to a half-foot (15 centimeters) of snow.

Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing

Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still did not know the gunman's name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. Investigators were looking at whether the shooter may have been a disgruntled employee or client of the insurer, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told reporters. The FBI announced Friday night it was offering a USD 50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Three days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still did not know the gunman's name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told reporters. Investigators were looking at whether the shooter may have been a disgruntled employee or client of the insurer, he said. The FBI announced Friday night it was offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Travelers heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday are setting a record

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The giant futuristic planned city of Neom is proving a headache for Saudi Arabia. Costs are up, schedules are delayed and in recent days the world’s largest construction project replaced its chief executive of six years.

Philadelphia’s mass transit system is proposing a 21.5% fare increase starting New Year’s Day and also considering severe service cuts that would take effect in the summer

The union that represents thousands of Philadelphia mass transit system workers has agreed to delay a potential strike, saying progress was being made in ongoing contract talks

Thousands of Philadelphia mass transit system workers could go on strike soon if an agreement is not reached through ongoing negotiations

record highs on Wednesday after Republican Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election in a stunning comeback four years after being voted out of the White House. The Dow Industrials, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each ended at record levels with investors expecting lower taxes, deregulation and a U.S. president who is not shy to weigh in on everything from the stock market to the dollar, although fresh tariffs could bring challenges in the form of a higher deficit and inflation.

Reports indicate that numerous public schools across major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Washington D.C. will close or declare a non-attendance day for students. However, not all schools will follow this approach, so parents and guardians are advised to check their local school district’s calendar for specific details. Over 160 million voters are expected to cast their ballots, with former President Donald Trump (78) vying for a return to office against Vice President Kamala Harris (60), who could become the first woman president of the United States. Current polls show a deadlocked race, with both candidates at 49% support and only 2% of voters undecided. An estimated 75 million voters have already cast their ballots, though neither candidate holds a decisive lead across enough states to secure the 270 electoral votes required to win.