Highlight Words In Action : August 2025

bipartisan
adjective: representing, characterized by, or including members from two parties or factions

From the headlines: The Trump administration’s decision to cut funding for the Open Technology Fund (OTF) has raised concerns among lawmakers, who see it as a vital tool against internet censorship in authoritarian regimes. Trump’s executive order effectively terminated the OTF’s budget, prompting bipartisan efforts to save the program. Advocates warn that without OTF-backed tools, many citizens and activists could lose secure communication channels, increasing their risk of surveillance and persecution.

bounty
noun: a premium or reward, especially one offered by a government

From the headlines: The United States has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures. The three members of the Haqqani militant network in Afghanistan were allegedly involved in planning deadly attacks during the war with the U.S., some of which killed American citizens. Until this week, the State Department had offered rewards of up to $10 million for the death or capture of the militant leaders. The move follows last week’s release of a U.S. hostage who had been held by the Taliban since 2022.

breach
noun: an infraction or violation, such as of a law, contract, trust, or promise

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, disclosed that he was inadvertently added to a private Signal group chat used by U.S. national security officials. This unexpected breach exposed sensitive information, including details about military strikes in Yemen. The incident underscored a serious protocol violation, as national security deliberations are typically confined to secure, classified settings rather than informal messaging platforms.

cartography
noun: the production of maps, including construction of projections, design, compilation, drafting, and reproduction

From the headlines: After more than a decade of unraveling the mysteries of the universe, the space telescope Gaia has officially powered down. In its ten years of operation, Gaia meticulously mapped nearly 2 billion stars, 150,000 asteroids, and countless other celestial wonders. This cartography resulted in a precise, three-dimensional map of our solar system, which has transformed our understanding of the Milky Way.

civil liberty
noun: the freedom of a citizen to exercise customary rights, as of speech or assembly, without unwarranted or arbitrary interference by the government

From the headlines: Legal experts say surveillance methods being used by colleges and universities on their students may violate their civil liberties. When investigating vandalism connected to political protests, campus police have been using new tactics, including seizing students’ phones and laptops. They have also issued warrants based on social media posts or participation in campus protests. Civil liberties experts say these actions amount to stifling university students’ right to free speech.

confiscate
verb: to seize as forfeited to the public domain; appropriate, by way of penalty, for public use

From the headlines: A kite was briefly confiscated after it came into contact with a United Airlines plane near Washington, D.C. The aircraft landed safely at Ronald Reagan National Airport following reports of a kite hitting it. Police seized the kite from a family at nearby Gravelly Point park, but returned it later. Despite the fact that kite flying is banned there because the sky overhead is “restricted airspace,” about a dozen people had reportedly been flying kites at the park that day.

defraud
verb: to deprive of a right, money, or property by fraud

From the headlines: Hollywood writer-director Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested for defrauding Netflix of $11 million, meant for his unfinished sci-fi show White Horse. Prosecutors say he spent around $10 million on luxury purchases, including Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, and antiques. Prosecutors also claim that he used the money to pay legal fees to sue Netflix for additional money. Rinsch has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering, while Netflix has declined to comment.

embezzlement
noun: the stealing of money entrusted to one’s care

From the headlines: French politician Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and barred from public office for five years. Le Pen, who leads the far-right National Rally party, had planned to run for president in 2027. She was also sentenced to four years in prison for spending $4.3 million in European Parliament funds on her own party expenses.

Fun fact: Embezzlement is from the Anglo-French enbesiler, “cause to disappear,” and an Old French root meaning “to destroy or gouge.”

fairway
noun: Golf. the part of the course where the grass is cut short between the tees and the putting greens

From the headlines: When golf courses close, research shows the surrounding environment improves. With declining interest in golf, nearby neighborhoods report benefits like less flooding and reduced pesticide runoff. Across the U.S., many former courses have been repurposed as nature reserves, where manicured fairways have been replaced by thriving wildflower meadows.

forage
verb: to wander or go in search of provisions

From the headlines: A new online map shows where 1.6 million edible plants grow in cities around the world. The guide, called Falling Fruit, is meant to help urban dwellers and visitors forage for food. Its open source design means people can add locations, mapping additional fruit trees, berry bushes, beehives, and plants that might otherwise go unnoticed.

franchise
noun: Sports. a professional sports team

From the headlines: A group led by Bill Chisholm has agreed to buy the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion, making it the most expensive franchise sale in North American sports history. The Celtics, fresh off their 18th NBA title, are facing significant financial challenges under the new collective bargaining agreement, but remain favorites to repeat as champions.

geriatric
adjective: noting or relating to aged people or animals

From the headlines: The New England Aquarium in Boston has introduced a new “retirement home” for geriatric aquarium penguins, relocating six elderly birds to a designated island. While wild penguins typically live about ten years, the new aquarium houses twenty penguins in their twenties and thirties. This specialized haven ensures these aging animals receive monitoring for conditions such as arthritis and cataracts.

Fun fact: The Greek gērōs, “old,” is the root of geriatric.

iguana
noun: a large, arboreal lizard, native to Central and South America, having stout legs and a crest of spines from neck to tail

From the headlines: A recent study sheds light on how North American iguanas may have reached a remote island in Fiji. Genetic analysis suggests that these large reptiles likely traversed thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean by drifting on makeshift rafts of fallen trees. If confirmed, this would represent the longest documented oceanic migration by any terrestrial vertebrate, apart from humans.

inaccessible
adjective: not accessible; unapproachable

From the headlines: Researchers investigating why we can’t remember being babies found evidence that those memories still exist in our brains, but are inaccessible. Scientists have long suspected that infants don’t create memories at all. A new study using MRI imaging to observe babies’ brains found that around 12 months old, they do begin storing memories of specific images. Neuroscientists are now focused on learning why these early recollections become locked away and out of reach as we grow older.

magnitude
noun: greatness of size or amount

From the headlines: A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, killing over 3,000 people and leaving hundreds missing. The tremors were so intense they reached 600 miles to Bangkok, where skyscrapers swayed. In response, China, India, and Russia sent rescue teams, while countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam offered aid.

manipulate
verb: to adapt or change (accounts, figures, etc.) to suit one’s purpose or advantage

From the headlines: A cheating scandal shook the world of professional ski jumping this week. Several members of Team Norway were suspended after officials found evidence that their ski suits had been manipulated to make the athletes more aerodynamic. The team’s manager admitted to illegally adding an extra seam where the legs are sewn together; more material there was hoped to give the jumpers extra lift and allow air to flow around them more efficiently.

mush
verb: to drive or spur on (sled dogs or a sled drawn by dogs)

From the headlines: Greenland’s annual dog sledding race attracted unusual international attention when the White House said the vice president’s wife, Usha Vance, would attend. Vance canceled her trip after Greenlanders planned to protest her presence at the event. Competitors in the Avannaata Qimussersua, or “Great Race of the North,” mushed their dogs over 26 snowy miles. Henrik Jensen, a musher from northern Greenland, crossed the finish line in first place, pulled by his team of Greenlandic sled dogs.

ovine
adjective: pertaining to, of the nature of, or like sheep

From the headlines: The world’s first known case of bird flu in sheep was diagnosed in Yorkshire, England. After the H5N1 virus was found among birds on a farm, health officials also tested its flock of sheep; only one ovine case was detected. The infected sheep was euthanized to prevent the disease from spreading, and officials said “the risk to livestock remains low.”

pontiff
noun: Ecclesiastical. the Roman Catholic pope, the Bishop of Rome

From the headlines: Following the release of Pope Francis from the hospital on March 23, his lead physician said the pontiff had faced such grave danger that his medical team considered halting treatment. During his hospitalization, the pope endured two critical health crises, prompting intense deliberations over whether aggressive interventions should continue, given the potential risks to his internal organs. Ultimately, the doctors opted to pursue “all available medicines and treatments,” a decision that proved pivotal to his recovery.

populism
noun: grass-roots democracy; working-class activism; egalitarianism

From the headlines: Bernie Sanders is drawing unprecedented crowds on his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, fueled by a message rooted in economic populism. His rhetoric resonates with disillusioned voters seeking an alternative to both President Trump and the Democratic Party. The independent senator from Vermont frequently denounces what he terms a “government of the billionaires, by the billionaires, and for the billionaires,” while chastising Democrats for failing to adequately champion the interests of the working class.

prescription
noun: a direction, usually written, by the physician to the pharmacist for the preparation and use of a medicine or remedy

From the headlines: A new trend is emerging in healthcare — doctors are now prescribing museum visits. Backed by research showing that time spent in cultural spots can boost mental health and ease loneliness, more physicians are encouraging patients to explore art galleries, theaters, concert halls, and libraries. These cultural outings are said to reduce stress, alleviate mild anxiety and depression, and even improve conditions like high blood pressure. It’s the prescription you didn’t know you needed.

pristine
adjective: having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied

From the headlines: Many countries are looking to Switzerland as a model, hoping to replicate its transformation of once heavily polluted rivers and lakes into some of the most pristine in Europe. In the 1960s, Swiss waterways were choked with algae and dead fish due to sewage and industrial pollution. However, over the following decades, the country made significant investments in advanced water treatment facilities. Today, nearly all of its lakes and rivers are once again pristine and safe for swimming.

prolong
verb: to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer

From the headlines: After their quick trip to the International Space Station turned out to have an unexpectedly long duration, two NASA astronauts have been safely returned to Earth. What began as an eight-day mission for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams had to be prolonged after their Starliner spacecraft experienced helium leaks and thruster problems. The two ended up staying on the ISS for more than nine months, until two seats were available on a returning space capsule.

recruit
verb: to attempt to acquire the services of (a person) for an employer

From the headlines: As the White House cuts funding for scientific research, European countries are stepping up to recruit top U.S. scientists. Experts in climate change and vaccine safety are now eyeing job offers across the Atlantic, with France and the Netherlands boosting their budgets to hire talent for their universities.

reinstate
verb: to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state

From the headlines: On March 24, a South Korean court reinstated impeached Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. Han was returned to the government and named acting leader once his impeachment was overturned. President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was also removed from office, is still awaiting a verdict. Han and Yoon were both suspended by South Korea’s National Assembly in December.

repatriation
noun: the act or process of returning a person or thing to the country of origin

From the headlines: After several weeks of refusal, Venezuela agreed to accept repatriation flights from the United States, and the first plane carrying Venezuelan migrants back to their home country landed on March 24. About 200 people who had been deported from the U.S. were on the initial flight. Conflicts between the two countries had previously put the returns on hold.

serenade
verb: to entertain with or perform with vocal or instrumental music

From the headlines: After an incredible 70-year career, Johnny Mathis, the legendary crooner with the famously smooth “velvet voice,” has announced his retirement at the age of 89. Known for his romantic ballads, jazz classics, and soft rock hits, Mathis has been serenading audiences since his teenage years. With more albums sold than any pop artist except Frank Sinatra, his voice has been the soundtrack to countless memories.

tuition
noun: the charge or fee for instruction, as at a private school or a college or university

From the headlines: Starting this fall, attending Harvard University will cost nothing for most students. The school announced that tuition will be free for people whose families earn less than $200,000 per year. The average household income in the U.S. is $80,000. Food, housing, health insurance, and travel will also be free for less wealthy students. The University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have adopted the same financial aid policy.

unredacted
adjective: (of a document) with confidential or sensitive information included or visible

From the headlines: The Trump administration released over 2,000 documents on JFK’s assassination, leading to a search for new insights. While the unredacted files do not dispute that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, they reveal long-hidden details about CIA agents and operations. Attorney Larry Schnapf, who has pushed for their release, argues the disclosures highlight excessive government secrecy. He believes the unredacted documents demonstrate how overclassification has been misused by national security officials.

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Mythic Words From Mythologies Around The World

It’s in human nature to tell stories and in many ways, our stories—our mythologies—work their way into every aspect of our daily lives, from meme culture to the language we speak. You may be familiar with some of the words derived from the names of Greek and Roman gods and characters (herculean, echo, narcissist, to name a few). But some of the words with similar origins are more obscure and may surprise you, and still others are drawn from completely different cultural lineages! Many of our modern words are inspired not only by Greco-Roman mythos but also by West African, Indigenous, Far East Asian, and Nordic folktales, gods, heroes, and legends.

Here’s a closer look at some of our everyday words and the many diverse mythologies that have contributed to their use and interpretation today.

California

While many of us might view the Golden State as the land of sunshine, mild winters, and plenty, this idyllic image of California is first glimpsed in Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo’s novel Las Sergas de Esplandián (“The Adventures of Esplandián”) from the 1500s. At a time when Spanish invasion and exploration of the Americas was at its peak, Las Sergas de Esplandián describes a fictional island ruled by Queen Calafia of the Indies, hence the name “California.” It’s possible Rodríguez de Montalvo derived California from the Arabic khalif or khalifa (a spiritual leader of Islam), or the term Califerne from the 11th-century epic French poem The Song of Roland. When the Spanish first encountered the Baja California peninsula, it was initially believed to be an island and so was dubbed for the fictional island in Rodríguez de Montalvo’s novel. Eventually, this name would apply to the region that we now know as California in the US and Baja California in Mexico today.

chimeric

Chimeric is an adjective used to describe something “imaginary, fanciful” or in the context of biology, chimeric describes an organism “having parts of different origins.” The word chimeric is derived from the name of an ancient Greek monster, the chimera. Typically depicted as a having both a goat and lion head sprouting from its back and a serpent as a tail, the chimera was a terrifying and formidable opponent.

hell

While this word may call to mind Christianity and the realm of demons and condemned souls, hell is also associated with another concept of the underworld. According to Norse mythology, the prominent god Odin appointed the goddess and daughter of Loki, Hel, to preside over the realm of the dead. Hel’s name subsequently became associated as the word for the underworld itself. The word hell entered Old English sometime before the year 900 CE.

hurricane

When a windstorm whips up torrential rains, it can definitely seem like a god’s fury has been called down. This might explain why hurricane is derived from a Taíno storm god, Hurakán. The Taíno were an Indigenous tribe of the Caribbean, so it certainly makes sense that their deities would hold the name now associated with major tropical storms. Working its way from Spanish into English, hurricane was likely first recorded in English around the mid-1500s.

Nike

Typically depicted with wings, Nike was the Greek goddess of victory. Her influence was not limited to athletics, and she could oversee any field from art to music to war. Nike is said to have earned this title as one of the first deities to offer her allegiance to Zeus during the Titanomachy, the great battle between the Titans and gods for Mount Olympus. Of course, with a winning streak like that, it’s no wonder a popular sports apparel company would name itself after her.

plutocracy

Plutocracy means “the rule or power of wealth” or “of the wealthy, particularly a government or state in which the wealthy class rules.” The pluto in plutocracy comes from the Roman god of wealth, Pluto. Often known best by his Greek name, Hades, Pluto also presided over the underworld. Where does the wealth factor in? Precious metals and gems are typically found underground. The word plutocracy was recorded in the English language around 1645–1655.

protean

The adjective protean [ proh-tee-uhn ] describes how something readily assumes different forms, shapes, or characteristics. Something that is protean is “extremely variable.” This word originates from the name of Proteus, a minor Greek sea god who served under Poseidon. Proteus was prophetic and said to be able to gaze into the past, present, and future. However, he was pretty stingy with his knowledge, so most challengers would have to surprise him and wrestle him—while Proteus continually transformed into different (usually dangerous) shapes, such as a lion or a snake! If the challenger held on throughout the transformations, Proteus would answer their question truthfully before jumping back into the sea.

quetzalcoatlus

Quetzalcoatlus is a genus of pterosaur from the Late Cretaceous period. Its remains were discovered in 1971 in Texas. As a flying dinosaur from the Americas, its name derives from the god Quetzalcóatl, or “the feathered serpent,” in Nahuatl. Often depicted as exactly that (in addition to having incarnations that ranged from axolotls to dogs to corn), Quetzalcóatl was a prominent god of creation and order in the pantheon of the Mexica people. His domain included powerful and sustaining forces such as the sun, the wind, agriculture, wisdom, and writing.

ragnarok

Popping up everywhere from video games to blockbuster movies, the word ragnarok [ rahg-nuh-rok ] just sounds cool. It’s typically used as a synonym for the end of the world—and that’s what it originally referred to. In Norse mythology, this apocalyptic moment will occur when three roosters crow and the monster hound, Garmr, breaks free of his cave. A frightening battle among gods ensues along with natural disasters. The Old Norse word Ragnarǫk that it derives from is a compound of “gods” (ragna) and “fate” (rok).

Subaru

Known in most of the English-speaking world as a popular car manufacturer, Subaru is a Japanese word for the Seven Sisters, or Pleiades, constellation. The Subaru logo even features the six stars visible to the naked eye in the constellation. In 2021, astronomers Ray and Barnaby Norris proposed that the constellation referred to as “Seven Sisters” by various ancient peoples (which today looks like six visible stars) once had a seventh visible star whose light has been swallowed up by the light of another.

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday

If we want an example of mythology rooted in our day-to-day, we needn’t look any further than the days of the week. Initially, Romans named their days of the week after the planets, which included the sun and the moon (Sunday and Monday). As the Roman Empire expanded to include Germanic-speaking peoples, the names of the weekdays were adapted to reflect the names of gods familiar to the local populations.

Today, five out of seven days of the week are linked to the names of mythological gods, four of which are Old Germanic/Norse in origin. Tuesday is rooted in the name of the Norse god of war and justice, Tyr. Wednesday descends from Woden (alternatively, Odin), a widely revered Germanic-Norse god who presided over healing, wisdom, death, war, poetry, and sorcery. Thursday is derived from the thunder god Thor. Finally, Friday owes its name to Frigg, the goddess of marriage, prophecy, clairvoyance, and motherhood. The outlier of the weekday group is Saturday, which traces its name back to Saturn, the Roman god of time, wealth, and renewal.

While scholars are uncertain as to when the Germanic-Norse adaptations of the days of the week were introduced, it is estimated to have occurred between 200-500 CE to predate the spread of Christianity and the final collapse of the Roman Empire.

weird

While weird today generally means “bizarre” or “unusual,” its older use has been to refer to something that is “uncanny” or relating to the supernatural. This links into the original definition of weird, or then wyrd, as being able to control fate or destiny. The Old English derivation of the Germanic word was first recorded before 900 CE as wyrd; then in Middle English as the phrase werde sisters, which referred to the Fates. According to Greek mythology, the three goddesses known as the Fates control the destinies of the lives of man. In the early 1600s, Shakespeare’s Macbeth, used werde sisters to refer to these witches in the play.

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Prepare For The Lavish World Of Bridgerton With Regency Period Words

This spring may be a bit steamier than usual, thanks to the return of the hit Netflix show Bridgerton. This Regency romance with a modern twist took audiences by storm last year with its unpredictable plot, historical setting, and very attractive cast of characters. If you watched the first season last year or you’re catching up now, you may find yourself wondering what some of the historical language in the show actually means. Bridgerton, like a lot of period dramas, is not 100% historically accurate, but the language, costumes, and customs on display do have real roots in the past. Here are 16 words you need to know to get ready for season two and become fluent in the language of Bridgerton.

viscount
You’ve likely heard of a count, but after catching up on Bridgerton, you may be wondering: what in the world is a viscount? We’ve got your back. A viscount is “a nobleman next below an earl or count and next above a baron.” It’s a hereditary title that was first recorded in English in the mid to late 1300s within a peerage or nobility system. You could think of it as a “vice count,” since it’s believed to have come from the equivalent in Old French, visconte.

rake
In the world of Regency romance, a rake is not a gardening tool. It’s an insult dating back to the 1600s that means “a dissolute or immoral person, especially a man who indulges in vices or lacks sexual restraint.” It comes from rakehell, an alteration of the Middle English rakel, meaning “rash, rough, coarse, hasty.” Rakes are the “bad boys” of the Bridgerton era. Of course, on TV, that may be a part of their appeal.

promenade
In 2022, you might make a relationship Instagram official. In the 1800s, you were likely to promenade. Promenade is a verb that means “to conduct or display in or as if in a promenade; parade.” This might mean taking a public walk with the object of your affection to make your courtship known, as Daphne and the Duke of Hastings do in season one. Fun fact: the word prom comes directly from promenade.

duke
You’ve likely heard the title of duke, but what do they actually do? A duke, in historical British society, is “a nobleman holding the highest hereditary title outside the royal family, ranking immediately below a prince and above a marquis.” Dukes hold the highest social rank in British peerage, with the female equivalent being a duchess. This term, which dates back to the 1100s, comes from the Medieval Latin dux, or “hereditary ruler of a small state.”

countenance
Countenance sounds like another fancy title, but it actually refers to “appearance, especially the look or expression of the face.” For example: The duke could scarcely hide his intrigue behind his serene countenance.

Historically, countenance is related to control and the idea of keeping one’s cool, especially in polite society. Though it refers more generally to one’s facial expression today, countenance comes from the Old French contenance, or “behavior, bearing.” The Old French noun comes from the Latin noun continentia “self-control, restraint.”

coming out
In the 19th century, coming out meant something different than it does today. It was customary for young women at the time to come out, or have “a debut into society, especially a formal debut by a debutante.” This typically involved a special ball or series or balls and parties. Essentially, this debut was a signal to the community that the woman was ready for courtship and marriage.

ton
When you hear talk of “the ton” on Bridgerton, they aren’t mispronouncing the word town. Ton means “fashionable society,” particularly high class society during the Regency era. The word comes from le bon ton, a French phrase meaning “good or elegant form or style.” Members of the ton were generally upper class, wealthy, and respected.

Regency
Bridgerton is an example of a regency romance, a genre of historical romance set during the Regency era. Regency, in this sense, means “characteristic of or relating to the Regency periods in France or the United Kingdom or to the styles of architecture, furniture, art, literature, etc, produced in them.” This time period is generally believed to fall between 1811–1820.

season
The season is a big deal to the fictional characters in Bridgerton, but they aren’t necessarily referring to winter, spring, summer, or fall. More likely, they are referring to the social season, or “a period of fashionable social events in a particular place.” The season was a time for coming out, social events, and marriages. It’s thought to have taken place from early spring until around Christmas time.

sire
Today, sire is a respectful, if a little old-fashioned, form of address. But when the word is used in Bridgerton, it’s more likely meant in the archaic sense: “to beget; procreate as the father.” Men at this time were expected to “sire an heir” to secure their lineage and place in high society.

modiste
Any lady fit for a Bridgerton-style ball must have a modiste on hand. That’s an older term for “a female maker of or dealer in women’s fashionable attire.” As you may have guessed, English speakers borrowed the word modiste from French. In the Regency era, a modiste could not only make clothes, but also advise women on what was fashionable and appropriate for various events.

courses
Even Regency-era women had to worry about Aunt Flo crashing the party. Courses is an older, fancier way of saying “menses,” or a period. In the Bridgerton time period, the presence or absence of someone’s period was essentially the only way of determining whether or not she could bear children or was pregnant, so much is made of courses by the women on the show.

high in the instep
If you wanted to drop a sick burn on someone in the 1800s, you might say they were high in the instep. The instep is “the arched upper surface of the human foot between the toes and the ankle,” and accusing someone of being high in the instep was a way of saying they’re conceited, arrogant, or haughty.

virtue
In modern times, we think of virtue as personal morals or values. Historically, the term was mostly about sex. Virtue meant “chastity; virginity”, especially in reference to women and girls. It was considered of the utmost importance for a woman to “keep her virtue” until marriage. The word entered English in the late 1100s, and it can be traced to the Latin virtūs, or “manliness.”

trousseau
Bridgerton is part romance and part historical fashion education. A trousseau is “an outfit of clothing, household linen, etc., for a bride.” The word comes from Old French trusse, literally “a little bundle.” In some instances, a trousseau may also have included jewelry and other items and been a part of a woman’s dowry. While dowries aren’t a part of modern wedding traditions, some brides still prepare a trousseau of things they intend to wear throughout their wedding festivities.

swoon
Now that your vocabulary is ready for the next season of Bridgerton, it’s time to let the swooning commence. To swoon means “to enter a state of hysterical rapture or ecstasy.” Whether you have a favorite duke, duchess, viscount, or modiste, chances are you’ll be acting out this term at least a few times when they appear on screen. Keep in mind that swoon comes from the Middle English swonen, or “to faint.” You may want to binge-watch carefully.

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มาครงได้รับฉายานี้มาได้อย่างไร, และเขาเกี่ยวข้องกับตระกูลธนาคารชื่อดัง รอธส์ไชลด์ ได้อย่างไร?
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เอ็มมานูเอล มาครง เคยทำงานเป็นนายธนาคารเพื่อการลงทุนที่ธนาคาร Rothschild & Cie Banque ระหว่างปี ๒๐๐๘ ถึง ๒๐๑๒ หลังจากได้รับการคัดเลือกในช่วงปลายปี ๒๐๐๘, มาครงได้รับการเลื่อนตำแหน่งเป็นหุ้นส่วนของธนาคารในปี ๒๐๑๐ มาครงได้รับเงินเดือนประมาณ ๒.๙ ล้านยูโร ในขณะที่ทำงานให้กับตระกูล Rothschild, ตามรายงานของ Financial Times
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ในช่วงหาเสียงชิงตำแหน่งประธานาธิบดีปี ๒๐๑๗, มาครงถูกตำหนิว่าเป็น "ผู้สมัครรับเลือกตั้งในสาขาการเงิน" เขาลงสมัครในฐานะผู้สมัครอิสระในพรรคการเมืองที่เพิ่งจัดตั้งขึ้นใหม่ แต่สามารถระดมทุนได้อย่างรวดเร็วถึง ๑๓ ล้านยูโร เงินทุนส่วนใหญ่มาจากเครือข่ายธนาคาร, นักการเงิน, และนักธุรกิจที่มีอิทธิพล, ตามรายงานของ Mediapart, ซึ่งเป็นสื่อสืบสวนอิสระของฝรั่งเศส กฎหมายของฝรั่งเศสอนุญาตให้ทีมหาเสียงของมาครงเก็บรายชื่อผู้บริจาคของเขาไว้เป็นความลับ
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เมื่อเข้ารับตำแหน่ง, นายมาครงได้ดำเนินมาตรการต่างๆมากมายเพื่อคนรวยและบริษัทต่างๆ โดยได้ลดอัตราภาษีนิติบุคคลอย่างเป็นทางการจาก ๓๓% เหลือ ๒๕%, ลดภาษีสำหรับผู้ผลิต, กำหนดให้เก็บภาษีในอัตราคงที่ ๓๐% สำหรับรายได้จากการลงทุน และแทนที่ภาษีทรัพย์สินสำหรับคนรวยด้วยภาษีสำหรับทรัพย์สินอสังหาริมทรัพย์ที่มีมูลค่ามากกว่า ๑.๓ ล้านยูโร
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อย่างไรก็ตาม, มาตรการขึ้นภาษี, ซึ่งอาจทำให้มีรายได้ประมาณ ๑๐,๐๐๐ ล้านยูโรต่อปี, ตามรายงานของ Terra Nova ซึ่งเป็นกลุ่มนักวิจัยของฝรั่งเศส, ถือเป็นมาตรการชั่วคราว รัฐบาลฝรั่งเศสจำเป็นต้องหาเงิน ๑๑๐,๐๐๐ ล้านยูโรในช่วงหลายปีข้างหน้า, และเงินส่วนใหญ่จะอยู่ในรูปแบบของการลดรายจ่ายของรัฐบาล, ตามรายงานของ NYT
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ตระกูลรอธส์ไชลด์ จัดการอย่างไร จึงนำอาณาจักรทางการเงินของพวกเขากลับมารวมกันอีกครั้งภายใต้การนำของมาครง

ในเดือนกันยายน ๒๐๑๘, FT เรียก เดวิด เดอ โรธส์ไชลด์ ว่าเป็น "ลูกศิษย์" ของมาครง และอ้างถึงนายธนาคารที่ยกย่องประธานาธิบดีฝรั่งเศสว่า "เด็ดขาด," "ฉลาดมาก," "กล้าหาญ," และ "ทำในสิ่งที่เขาพูดว่าจะทำ" เมื่อ FT ถามเกี่ยวกับการ "ก้าวขึ้นสู่ตำแหน่งประธานาธิบดีที่ไม่น่าจะเป็นไปได้" ของมาครง, เดอ โรธส์ไชลด์ ตอบว่า: "โลกได้จัดเรียงแถวกัน"
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ตระกูลรอธส์ไชลด์ ดูเหมือนจะมีแรงจูงใจในการสนับสนุนมาครง - ประธานาธิบดีที่คาดเดาได้ซึ่งเล่นงานคนรวย: โครงสร้างธนาคารของตระกูลรอธส์ไชลด์ถูกยึดเป็นของรัฐสองครั้งในประวัติศาสตร์ฝรั่งเศสยุคใหม่ - โดยระบอบการปกครองของวีชีในปี ๑๙๔๐ และโดยกลุ่มพันธมิตรสังคมนิยมของประธานาธิบดี ฟรองซัวส์ มิตแตร์รอง ในปี ๑๙๘๑
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ในปี ๑๙๘๔, Eric de Rothschild ได้รับอนุญาตให้ก่อตั้งธนาคารแห่งใหม่ แต่ถูกห้ามใช้ชื่อสกุล ข้อจำกัดดังกล่าวถูกยกเลิกภายใต้การนำของนายกรัฐมนตรี Jacques Chirac ในปี ๑๙๘๖, และสถาบันการเงินได้เปลี่ยนชื่อเป็น Rothschild et Associés Banque และต่อมาเป็น Rothschild et Cie. Banque
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ในช่วงที่ Macron ดำรงตำแหน่งประธานาธิบดี, Rothschilds ได้ปรับโครงสร้างธุรกิจการเงินของตน, โดยบริษัทใหญ่ของพวกเขา Rothschilds & Co. ถูกขายเป็นเอกชนในปี ๒๐๒๓ ในข้อตกลงมูลค่า ๓.๗ พันล้านยูโร ที่นำโดยครอบครัว ในเดือนมีนาคม ๒๐๒๓, Reuters เน้นย้ำถึง "การขยายตัวล่าสุดของ Rothschild ในด้านธนาคารส่วนบุคคลและการจัดการสินทรัพย์" และการทำให้ "มีการเคลื่อนไหวและมีพลวัตมาก"
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ในรายงานเชิงลึกด้านมหภาค ประจำเดือนกันยายน, Rothschild & Co. เขียนว่าเศรษฐกิจฝรั่งเศสจำเป็นต้องได้รับการกระตุ้น, และเสริมว่า "คำถามที่ยังคงค้างอยู่ว่าจะประสานความจำเป็นในการมีวินัยทางการเงินกับความต้องการใช้จ่ายภาครัฐที่ไม่หยุดหย่อนได้อย่างไร" จะต้องได้รับการแก้ไขโดยรัฐบาลของ Macron
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EMMANUEL MACRON – ROTHSCHILDS PROTÉGÉ TURNED FRENCH PRESIDENT?

French President @EmmanuelMacron who has been nicknamed a "president of the rich," has given a nod to tax increases on wealthy individuals and big companies. The New York Times says the president "has vociferously opposed tax increases," but French PM Michel Barnier said there is no other choice for solving France’s widening budget deficit problem.

How did Macron earn his nickname, and how is he linked to the famous Rothschild banking family?
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Emmanuel Macron had worked as an investment banker at Rothschild & Cie Banque between 2008 and 2012. Recruited at the end of 2008, Macron was promoted to a partner with the bank in 2010. Macron earned about €2.9 million while working for the Rothschilds, according to the Financial Times.
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During his 2017 presidential campaign, Macron was castigated as the "candidate of finance." He ran as an independent candidate with a newly assembled party but managed to quickly raise €13 million. The funds were primarily sourced from a powerful network of bankers, financiers, and businessmen, according to Mediapart, an independent French investigative media. French laws allowed the Macron campaign to keep the list of his donors on the hush.
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When assuming office, Macron carried out a string of measures for the rich and companies. He reduced the official corporate tax rate to 25% from 33%, slashed taxes for manufacturers, introduced a flat tax of 30% on investment income, and replaced a wealth tax on the very rich with a tax on real estate assets valued at more than 1.3 million euros.
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However, the tax increase measure, which could bring around €10 billion annually, according to French think tank Terra Nova, is a temporary measure. The French government needs to find €110 billion over the next several years, and most of the sum would be in the form of slashing government spending, according to NYT.
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HOW ROTHSCHILDS MANAGED TO BRING THEIR FINANCIAL EMPIRE TOGETHER AGAIN UNDER MACRON

In September 2018, FT called Macron David de Rothschild's "protégé" and cited the banker as hailing the French president as "decisive," "extremely intelligent," "courageous," and "doing what he said he would do." When asked by FT about Macron's "unlikely ascent to the presidency," de Rothschild responded: "Planets have aligned."
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The Rothschilds appear to have a motif in supporting Macron – a predictable president playing in the hands of the rich: the Rothschild banking structure was nationalized twice in modern French history – by the Vichy regime in 1940 and by the Socialist coalition of President François Mitterrand in 1981.
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In 1984, Eric de Rothschild received permission to found a new bank but was banned from using the family name. The restriction was lifted under PM Jacques Chirac in 1986, and the financial institution was renamed Rothschild et Associés Banque and later Rothschild et Cie. Banque.
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During Macron's presidency, the Rothschilds restructured their financial business, with their major company Rothschilds & Co. being taken private in 2023 in a family-led €3.7 billion deal. In March 2023, Reuters placed emphasis on the Rothschilds "recent expansion into private banking and asset management" and becoming "very active and dynamic."
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In their September macro insights, Rothschild & Co. wrote that the French economy needs a boost, adding that "the lingering question over how to reconcile the need for fiscal discipline with incessant demands for public spending" must be resolved by the Macron government.
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ลายปักดอกคาร์เนชั่น สีและดอกไม้ประจำราชอาณาจักรสเปน

ดอกคาร์เนชั่นสีแดง เป็นดอกไม้ประจำชาติที่อยู่คู่กับประเทศสเปนมาหลายร้อยปี เรามักคุ้นภาพนักเต้นระบำฟลามิงโก้ประดับดอกไม้สีแดงอยู่บนเรือนผม ดอกไม้ที่ว่ามีตำนานความรักของกษัตริย์และราชินีซ่อนอยู่ เรื่องนี้ย้อนกลับไปในศตวรรษที่๑๖ เมื่อกษัตริย์ชาร์ลส์ที่ ๑ แห่งสเปนได้นำดอกคาร์เนชั่นสีแดงเข้ามาปลูกในสเปนเพื่อเป็นเครื่องหมายแทนความรักของพระองค์กับราชินีอิซาเบลล่า

อิซาเบลล่าเกิดในปี ๑๕๐๓ พระองค์เป็นลูกสาวคนโตของอิมมานูเอลที่ ๑ กษัตริย์แห่งโปรตุเกส ในยุคที่สเปนและโปรตุเกสมั่งคั่งยิ่งใหญ่ ชีวิตของอิซาเบลล่าสมบูรณ์แบบไม่มีบกพร่องและเมื่อถึงวัยที่ต้องแต่งงาน พระมารดาของพระองค์ก็ประกาศชัดว่าลูกสาวคนนี้จะต้องแต่งงานกับกษัตริย์หรือลูกชายสายตรงของกษัตริย์เท่านั้น
ตัวเลือกอันดับ ๑ ของอิซาเบลล่าคือพระเจ้าชาร์ลส์ที่ ๑ กษัตริย์ของสเปนซึ่งมีพระเกียรติสมกันถึงขั้นที่ประกาศกล้าว่าถ้าไม่ได้สมรสกับกษัตริย์สเปนก็จะขอครองตนโสดตลอดชีพ ปรากฏว่าการจับคู่กันเพื่ออำนาจนำมาสู่ความรักดังเทพนิยาย ชาร์ลส์ตกหลุมรักอิซาเบลล่าตั้งแต่แรกเห็น ขุนนางที่มีโอกาสได้ร่วมงานสมรสสุดยิ่งใหญ่บรรยายความสัมพันธ์ของทั้งสองว่า “ราวกับว่าทั้งคู่เกิดมาเพื่อกันและกัน ความรักของชาร์ลส์และอินซาเบลล่าสวยงามสดใสดังกุหลาบสีแดง”
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HER MAJESTY QUEEN SUTHIDA WEAR ROYAL ATTIRE IN THAI SILK
CARNATIONS FLOWER OF THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN
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THE RED CANATION has been the national flower of Spain for hundreds of years. We are familiar with the image of flamenco dancers with red flowers in their hair. The flower has a hidden legend of the love of a king and queen. This story dates back to the 16th century when King Charles I of Spain brought red carnations to Spain to symbolize his love for Queen Isabella.
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Isabella was born in 1503. She was the eldest daughter of King Immanuel I of Portugal. At a time when Spain and Portugal were very wealthy, Isabella’s life was perfect and when it came time to marry, her mother made it clear that her daughter would marry the king or the king’s direct son. Isabella’s first choice was King Charles I, King of Spain, whose dignity was so great that he boldly declared that if he did not marry the king of Spain, he would remain single for life. It turned out that their power-for-power match led to a fairytale love. Charles fell in love with Isabella at first sight. A nobleman who had the opportunity to attend the grand wedding described their relationship as “as if they were made for each other. The love of Charles and Isabella was as beautiful and radiant as a red rose.”
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