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Thailand has taken some steps toward democracy. But a flurry of court challenges has raised the specter of another crisis — with the lèse-majesté law on royal defamation front and center.

Butterflies likely split from nocturnal moths around 100 million years ago in present-day western North America or Central America, a new study of the winged insects finds.

The Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m is BACK as you know it with fun and new exciting happenings, too! This year’s event is FREE to attend, but will host exclusive ticketed experiences throughout the day for guests to purchase. Leading off the exclusive experiences is The Water Conservation Garden’s Ms. Smarty-Plants™! She is excited to be hosting her famous Pollinator Party with all her friends including an animal encounter, talk, and a special surprise giveaway item for each child this year! Butterfly Release purchases include an exclusive storytime interactions with Miss Metamorphosis. Alongside all this excitement are special crafts like creating unique Bee Bath’s for small and mighty pollinators and making your own wearable pollinator wings for young and old alike! Don’t miss our super popular petting zoo companions, too! Included in the FREE Admission to The Garden are access to many specialty vendors, food trucks, and workshops throughout The Garden’s trails. We will be BUZZING all day in enthusiasm to share spring festivities with you and your friends! Cuyamaca College’s Ornamental Horticulture Department is holding their largest Plant Sale of the year in their brand-new Cuyamaca College Nursery on the campus. The Heritage of the America’s Museum will host tours throughout the day. NEW this year, the Cuyamaca College – Coyote Music Festival will present a range of amazing artists in The Garden’s Amphitheater all day. From Rock-n-Roll bands to singer-songwriters’ melodic tunes, there will something extraordinary for everyone to enjoy.

The House of Music presents their annual festival fundraiser on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at NTC Park Liberty Station. The first fundraising event for the organization in 2023 is Festival del Caribe. This festival is a first for San Diego bringing Puerto Rico and Cuba together through music and dance. The featured artists are Grammy Award winners, direct from Cuba, internationally acclaimed Los Van Van. The festival will also feature Tipica 73 celebrating their 50th anniversary with legendary founding member John “Dandy” Rodriguez along with: Pete Nater, Nelson Gonzalez, Tony Rosa, Jimmy Bosch, and Jimmy Delgado just to name a few of the legendary members. La Verdad from Los Angeles will open the show with their high energy sound and music. Direct from Miami, globally recognized, DJ Melao and San Diego’s own DJ Ukeim spinning Cuban and Puerto Rican salsa. The Emcees for the festival are Elizabeth Alvarez from Fox5 San Diego and NY Radio Host, Jose Calderon of WFDU “Que Viva La Musica”. The VIP section is $100.00 and General Admission is $75.00. A military discount is available for active and retired members with ID. The House of Music, a San Diego 501c3 was established in 2019 by Chris Springer, former Radio Host and San Diego Entrepreneur and Non-Profit Executive Catherine Rells. The mission of The House of Music is to provide music lessons and instruments to underserved and at-risk youth throughout San Diego starting with Latin Percussion. “Festival del Caribe” will benefit The House of Music Latin Percussion students and the upcoming graduating class of 2023 from ECTLC and The Monarch School Project in San Diego. For more information or to donate, please visit www.thehouseofmusic.org or visit the event page on Facebook and Instagram. For additional inquiries, please contact info@thehouseofmusic.org.

The dictators of today aren't united by ideology, writes Anne Applebaum: They operate like companies, focused on preserving their wealth, repressing their people and maintaining power at all costs.

Federal officials decline endangered species protection for the troubled monarch butterfly. The agency says it has too many other species seeking protection to grant protection for the butterfly first, but the state of the population will get regular reviews.

Everyone in the community is invited to attend Wings of Hope, hosted by The Elizabeth Hospice, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. This event will take place at the California Center for the Arts, located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd in Escondido. Attendees will have the opportunity to honor and celebrate in a beautiful way the special people who have touched their lives. Admission is free. Registration is required by April 28, online at www.elizabethhospice.org/wings or by calling 760.796.3708. Attendees will receive a butterfly for release, listen to live music, hear uplifting messages from The Elizabeth Hospice’s grief support team and enjoy sweet treats. The Elizabeth Hospice, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare leader, has been providing hospice care, palliative care and grief support services to children and adults in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County since 1978. The organization’s highly trained grief counselors help children and adults understand their feelings and thoughts and guide them through the process of coping with the death of a loved one. Grief support services are available to everyone in the community, including those who do not have a patient affiliation with The Elizabeth Hospice. No one needing these services has ever been turned away for financial reasons. In support of the organization’s nonprofit mission, a donation of $50 is suggested to reserve a Painted Lady Butterfly. Additional giving opportunities are available. For more information, contact Tylie Daniels at Tylie.Daniels@ehospice.org or 760.796.3708. All donations benefit The Elizabeth Hospice’s vital services for children and adults impacted by serious illness, grief and loss.

Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Pollinator Party at the Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival 2023 Saturday, May 6, 10:15 a.m. Join Ms. Smarty-Plants™ for her Spring Fling POLLINATOR PARTY with all her friends including an animal encounter, talk, and a special surprise giveaway item for each child this year! ! Come dressed as your favorite pollinator. Learn about bees, butterflies, and other pollinating friends. You won’t want to miss this interactive show guaranteed to get your wings buzzing! Enjoy a day of pollinator activities and a nice treat with Ms. Smarty-Plants™! COST: $3 per person / $10 Family Pack (up to 4 people) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Butterfly Jungle Safari requires an additional ticket for each person age 1 and older. All members and visitors who are planning to enjoy this experience can purchase tickets here. Additionally, all visitors ages 3 and up require a valid Safari Park admission ticket or membership to visit the Safari Park. Members and guests of all ages will love this immersive wildlife experience that allows them entry to the Safari Park’s Hidden Jungle aviary, filled with colorful, fluttering butterflies. This is a great opportunity to capture amazing photos—and experience wonder while discovering the important role butterflies play in nature. This 20-minute experience includes enrichment to offer the butterflies while you explore the habitat. Guides and wildlife care staff will be available inside the Hidden Jungle aviary to enhance guests' experience throughout their visit.For more information about this year's Butterfly Jungle experience, visit our Seasonal Events FAQ page. March 18–May 14, 2023 Don’t let this magical moment flutter by without you! Due to fire safety codes, we are limited to five carried infants (under the age of one) through the Butterfly Jungle experience at the same time. To ensure a spot for everyone in your party, please reserve and purchase a space for everyone, including infants under the age of one. Groups with infants under the age of one, without a purchased ticket may be rescheduled to another time slot upon arrival. San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

For people with damaged or diminished hearing, hearing aids are helpful devices that shouldn't carry stigma.