Od dziesięcioleci goście i pracownicy domu George'a Washingtona donoszą o nadprzyrodzonych zjawiskach. Poniżej znajduje się szereg opowieści o duchach z Mount Vernon, które pracownicy nagrali na przestrzeni lat.
Duchy Waszyngtonu nawiedzają Mount Vernon
Na początku działalności Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, gdy kobiety przebywały w Mount Vernon, spały w rezydencji.
Poniższa relacja została opublikowana w gazecie New York World około 1890 roku.
„Oczywiście, najciekawszą ze wszystkich sypialni jest ta należąca do nieśmiertelnego George’a, w której zmarł. Znajduje się w niej oryginalne łoże z baldachimem, na którym Washington spędził ostatnie chwile”.

Przez Jillian Frankel
MOSINEE, Wisconsin — Były prezydent Donald Trump, który często wysuwa fałszywe oskarżenia, że ​​wybory prezydenckie w 2020 r. zostały ukradzione w wyniku masowego oszustwa, ostrzegł w sobotę, że spróbuje uwięzić każdego, kto dopuści się „nieuczciwego zachowania” podczas tegorocznych wyborów.
Wydał groźbę na Truth Social, swojej stronie w mediach społecznościowych, i powtórzył fałszywe twierdzenia, że ​​wybory w 2020 r. zostały skradzione, oskarżając Demokratów o „szalejące oszustwa i machlojki”.
„Wybory w 2024 r., w których głosy dopiero zaczynają być oddawane, zostaną poddane najściślejszej kontroli zawodowej, a GDY WYGRAM, osoby, które OSZUKALI, zostaną pociągnięte do odpowiedzialności z całą surowością prawa, w tym z długoletnimi wyrokami więzienia, aby ta Deprawacja Sprawiedliwości nie powtórzyła się” – napisał.

WASZYNGTON — Kamala Harris stara się zneutralizować rażącą słabość, która zagraża jej perspektywom od czasu, gdy zastąpiła Joe Bidena na stanowisku kandydata Demokratów na prezydenta: frustrację wyborców spowodowaną wysokimi cenami.
Harris mówi o gospodarce, mając nadzieję na pozyskanie wyborców, którzy nadal odczuwają dokuczliwy ból ekonomiczny. Może to być najbardziej świadome i wyraźne zerwanie z Bidenem, jakie miała od czasu objęcia przez nią stanowiska.
Biden spędził ostatni rok na zachwalaniu „bidenomiki” i zapewnianiu, że wyborcy przyjdą i docenią go za szereg zwycięstw legislacyjnych, nie obwiniając go jednak ostatecznie o wysokie koszty artykułów spożywczych i innych niezbędnych rzeczy.

W tym tygodniu sędzia federalny opowiedział się po stronie rynku prognoz Kalshiego, wniosku o wydanie wyroku podsumowującego w jego batalii prawnej z amerykańską Komisją ds. Obrotu Kontraktami Terminowymi na Towary (CFTC). Ta decyzja otwiera drzwi obywatelom USA do obstawiania zakładów na nadchodzące listopadowe wybory. Jednak orzeczenie nie jest jeszcze ostatecznym słowem, ponieważ CFTC nadal może się od niego odwołać. Po wydaniu zarządzenia przez sędziego regulator towarów natychmiast złożył wniosek o dwutygodniowe zawieszenie.

Zwycięstwo prawne Kalshiego może zmienić krajobraz zakładów bukmacherskich w wyborach w USA, CFTC składa wniosek awaryjny

Crypto Price Today: On August 27, 2024, the crypto market shows a mix of gains and losses across various tokens, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experiencing slight downturns in their 24-hour trading cycles, whereas other altcoins like Solana (SOL) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) posted gains over the week. This detailed analysis will explore the significant factors influencing the prices of major cryptocurrencies and potential future movements driven by market sentiment, investor behavior, and external economic factors.

Overview of Major Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (BTC): The premier cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is currently priced at $63,048.99, experiencing a daily decrease of 1.51% but maintaining a weekly gain of 3.59%, as per CoinMarketCap. This slight pullback can be attributed to the recent discussions around Federal Reserve policies, which continue to be a pivotal influence on Bitcoin's price trajectory.

Ethereum (ETH): Ethereum, following its recent upgrade, is trading at $2,686.94. It saw a daily decrease of 2.34% but a modest weekly increase of 0.84%. Ethereum's volatility is partly due to ongoing adjustments post-upgrade and the market's speculative response to decentralized finance (DeFi) activities.

Solana (SOL): Marked as one of the week's better performers with a 7.86% increase, Solana trades at $158.56. The growth is linked to its increasing adoption in decentralized applications (dApps) and continuous network improvements.

Ripple (XRP) and Shiba Inu (SHIB): XRP sees a minor daily loss and a weekly decline, trading at $0.59. Conversely, Shiba Inu points upwards with a notable 7.14% increase over the week, despite a 2.32% drop in the day, possibly fueled by the meme coin's community-driven activities and speculative trading.
Federal Reserve's Influence on Crypto Prices

The Federal Reserve's monetary policies are a significant catalyst for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. The potential rate cut speculated for September could serve as a critical bullish signal for Bitcoin, pushing its price possibly above $68,000. Furthermore, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s recent dovish remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium have sparked expectations of a more accommodative policy stance, which historically benefits risk assets like cryptocurrencies. This macroeconomic backdrop suggests a potentially favorable near-term outlook for Bitcoin and similar risk-sensitive digital assets.

Bitcoin ETFs and Institutional Interest
Another notable development is the substantial inflows into U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs, which saw their highest daily net inflows since July, totaling over $252 million. This surge indicates robust institutional interest, which may contribute to sustained buying pressure and support higher price levels for Bitcoin. Institutional investors' growing involvement is a bullish indicator, as it reflects increased acceptance and integration of Bitcoin within traditional investment portfolios.

Market Dynamics: Winners and Losers
The altcoin market shows diverse performance, with certain cryptocurrencies posting significant gains while others struggle. For instance:

Helium (HNT) saw a substantial 14.26% increase, possibly driven by expanded use cases in IoT applications and positive community developments.

Akash Network (AKT) and Klaytn (KLAY) also posted strong gains, highlighting the market's appetite for niche blockchain platforms that offer unique functionalities.

Conversely, the market also witnessed notable declines:

DOGS and Notcoin (NOT) fell by 19.21% and 11.22% respectively, reflecting the high volatility and risk associated with less-established tokens.
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Russia’s embassy in France has demanded consular access to the 39-year-old Franco-Russian billionaire.
Founder and CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has been arrested at Bourget airport outside Paris for alleged offences related to his messaging app.
Local sources said on Sunday that Durov, 39, had been travelling on his private jet from Azerbaijan and that a French arrest warrant targeted him as part of a preliminary investigation.
The offences levelled at Durov by France’s OFMIN, an agency that deals with the prevention of violence against minors, include fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, and organised crime, according to the AFP news agency, which quoted officials speaking on condition of anonymity.
The Franco-Russian billionaire is also accused of failing to take action against the harmful use of Telegram.
Durov faces possible indictment on Sunday, according to French media.
TF1 TV and BFM TV, both quoting unidentified sources, said the investigation was focused on a lack of moderators and that police considered that this situation allowed criminal activity to go on undeterred on the messaging app.
One of the investigators told AFP they were surprised Durov entered France despite the warrant against him, adding “enough of Telegram’s impunity”.
Meanwhile, the Russian embassy in France has demanded consular access to Durov and demanded that his rights be ensured, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Sunday.
The embassy said France has so far “avoided engagement” on the situation with Durov. Russian diplomats are in contact with Durov’s lawyer, the embassy said.
Russia-Ukraine war
With its desirable encryption features, Telegram, whose user base is close to one billion, was created by Durov and his brother in 2013 in Russia.
He fled the country in 2014 and travelled across the globe to search for a home for his company, including the German capital, Berlin, and San Francisco in the United States.
But after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Telegram became the main source of unfiltered and sometimes graphic content from both warring parties.
The app is heavily used by Russian and Ukrainian officials, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
However, due to Telegram’s increasing popularity, several countries in Europe, including France, have scrutinised the app due to security and data breach concerns.
Russia’s representative to international organisations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, accused France of acting as a “totalitarian” society.
“Some naive persons still don’t understand that if they play more or less visible role in international information space it is not safe for them to visit countries which move towards much more totalitarian societies,” Ulyanov wrote on X.
Several Russian bloggers have called for protests outside French embassies worldwide.
Tech mogul and billionaire Elon Musk also criticised Durov’s arrest, saying, “It’s 2030 in Europe, and you’re being executed for liking a meme.”
Telegram did not immediately respond and the French Ministry of the Interior and police had no comment, the Reuters news agency said.
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25 August 2024

New week, new crypto horoscope dedicated to the upcoming week from August 26 to September 1. 
This week will be characterized by two transits: 
Mercury goes direct again;Venus enters Libra from Thursday 29/8.
For several months now, we have been dedicating space to the crypto horoscope written by Stefania Stimolo, an expert in astrology and blockchain. It is a weekly column with the horoscope of each zodiac sign available every Sunday only on The Cryptonomist.
In our slogan of “Raccontiamo il Futuro”, we wanted to delve deeper into the topic, jokingly speaking, with this entertainment column. 
Summary
The crypto horoscope“Don’t Trust, Verify”
The crypto horoscope
We call it crypto horoscope for the simple fact that sector terminology is used. 
Words like NFT, metaverse, and Over-The-Counter to describe actions and scenarios, but also trading terminology like bullish, bull run, bear market, or dump to identify the mood of each zodiac sign during the days of the week.
Obviously, the famous to-the-moon to indicate the mood of that sign cannot be missing! 
In general, you might experience a period of “hard-fork”, understood as an “inner split”, or pass your lightning torch to the next zodiac sign, meaning that the Sun is moving to the next sign. 
Or, simply, you need to reflect on some situations that go into “verify,” that is, when the planet is in dissonance with respect to the zodiac sign. Not only that, with each new change of the Sun’s guard through the constellations of the zodiac, the roadmap of each sign will reach a new step. 
Obviously, no investment advice is given; on the contrary, it is purely entertainment, just like any other horoscope. It must be said that many beginners in the sector have understood the specific crypto terminology also thanks to the horoscope on The Cryptonomist. 
“Don’t Trust, Verify”
Astrology is not an exact science, but it aims in its own way to predict the future. So why not associate the typical blockchain phrase “Don’t Trust, Verify” here as well. 
In fact, what the author wants to propose is her interpretation of the planetary transits that occur during the week, describing the reaction of each zodiac sign, following the “logic” of traditional astrology. 
For those who are astrology enthusiasts, they could stay updated even just with the transits that are communicated weekly, which, in some way, influence us. A Retrograde Mercury, rather than the days of Full Moon. 
Others, on the other hand, might access the dedicated page, which is updated every Sunday, and read the horoscope of their zodiac sign, their ascendant, or why not, even the horoscope of friends and loved ones. 
And so, for entertainment purposes only, don’t waste time and click here to read your horoscope for this week!
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CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what’s ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today’s show, Dennis Kelleher of Better Markets discusses his op-ed encouraging Kamala Harris to reject pressure from the crypto industry. Plus, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon discusses the state’s stablecoin project.
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