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It's called parametric insurance, it offers protection for climate-related wage losses and it's gaining ground in India.

The deployment is meant to help the government of Haiti recover vast swaths of territory seized in the past year and now controlled by heavily armed gangs.

The federal government has long surveyed high schoolers to help track how their academic choices may have influenced the course of their lives. The Trump administration put an end to that effort.

The Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla offers a rare invitation for the public to stroll behind the gates of some of La Jolla’s loveliest secluded gardens. While the garden locations remain a closely guarded secret until the day of the tour, there will be six spectacular La Jolla properties with beautiful views and unique settings that make this tour unlike any other. Each garden experience is enhanced with live musicians, plein air artists, and tabletop designs created by talented local florists and designers. There are two ways to experience the Secret Garden Tour: Self-Guided or the popular Platinum Tour, which includes a 7th garden, catered lunch, and docent-led shuttle service to the gardens. - Self-Guided Tour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Platinum Tour from 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. All ticket types sold out in 2024, so be sure to purchase early! Returning again is The Secret Garden Boutique at Wisteria Cottage. Open to the public throughout the day, come shop and enjoy a collection of gardening accessories, plants and gifts available for purchase. The boutique features vendors known for their artistic style and craftsmanship. Delicious, locally sourced farm-fresh eats will be available. Self-Guided Tours: - $55 in advance through May 16 ($45 for LJHS Members in advance) - $65 day of tour May 17 ($55 for LJHS Members the day of tour) Platinum Tours: - $155 in advance through May 9 or until sold out ($145 for LJHS Members in advance) Platinum Tour attendees will enjoy touring the gardens, with a bonus 7th garden, via tour buses that will shuttle them from garden to garden with a lunch reception in the middle of the tour. Visit: https://www.lajollahistory.org/

“Shooting for the Stars,” a talk by Richard Danne of Danne & Blackburn fame focuses on Richard’s life and illustrious career in brand identity and communication design fostered by his guiding principle: “Create work that has beauty, simplicity, and permanence.” The presentation includes the story behind the rise, fall, and rebirth of the award-winning NASA “worm” logo design, now one of the world’s most recognized design programs. In addition to receiving three U.S. Presidential Awards for Design Excellence and NASA’s Exceptional Public Achievement Medal, the logo, along with its graphic standards manual, was recently placed into the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection. Following the presentation, Richard will be signing his new book, Shooting for the Stars: Six Decades of Timeless Design. Special thanks to our sponsors: Visual Asylum, MiresBall, Design Innovation Institute, Miriello, and Studio Conover. Visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/aiga-sd-tj-intrepido-speaker-series-featuring-richard-danne

The Met's spring exhibition presents a cultural and historical examination of Black style over 300 years through the concept of dandyism.

Welcome the arrival of summer at our Summer Solstice Celebration on Friday, June 20th starting at 2 p.m. on the Buena Vista Terrace. Unwind in plush, soft-seating lounges while savoring chilled Frosé, handcrafted summer cocktails, and artfully curated small bites — each designed to capture the season’s vibrant flavors. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy curated acoustic sounds and raise a glass in a celebratory sunset toast. Let’s make the longest day of the year the most best one yet. *Reservations not required. Visit: https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/rancho-bernardo-inn-events#!/e/jun-20th-2-00-pm-after-sunset-summer-solstice-celebration-36778de0/ Rancho Bernardo Inn on Instagram and Facebook

Most sunscreens protect skin from UV light but the tinted variety also block visible light. And that can be important for people with hyperpigmentation or melasma, especially those with darker skin.

On a planet that can feel increasingly challenged, we asked activist Edgard Gouveia Jr. about his latest efforts to improve life on Earth, what "artivism" is — and what he dreams of.

Please join us (21 and up only, please) to celebrate dad with our first ever Father’s Day dinner! Chef and I designed a fantastic menu paired with some of our favorite wines that will be sure to please. We hope you'll be able to join us for a fun evening of enjoying great food paired with great wines while honoring our wonderful fathers! Here's the line-up: NOTE: Due to the complexity of this menu we regret that we will be unable to accommodate vegetarian requests or extensive menu aberrations. Menu: Chef’s Whim Amuse Bouche Mini Frozen Tuscan Gin Martini Lobster Bisque | Saffron Escalivada | Cognac Crème Fraîche 2023 Lindquist “Bien Nacido Vineyard” Chardonnay (5 oz. pour) Smoked Beef Tartare | Oil-Cured Dried Tomatoes | Toasted Porcini Brioche | Black Truffle Aïoli 2023 Margerum “M5” Rhône-Style Red Blend (5 oz. pour) Australian Wagyu Sirloin | Duck Fat Fried Shallots | Brandy Peppercorn Demi-Glace 2021 Juan Gil “Blue Label” Spanish Red Blend (5 oz. pour) Toasted Pecan Baklava | Bourbon + Honey Drizzle | Vanilla Chantilly Cream WV&B’s “Covid Cuvee” Manhattan (1.5 oz. pour) Visit: https://www.winevaultbistro.com/ Wine Vault & Bistro on Instagram and Facebook