Flower Farms Are Emerging as Sought-After Wedding Venues

Esther Lee, the editorial director of the Knot, said that the flower-farm trend resonates with younger couples who are prioritizing intentional, values-based wedding planning. “Sourcing a local, working farm allows them to ensure their investment directly supports sustainable agriculture, local business owners, and environmental transparency,” she said. Julia Luckett, who frequently photographs weddings on working…

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He washed helicopters, built an empire, retired – then became an intern at 64: Meet Otis D’Souza, the viral intern who proves it’s never too late to start over

“I don’t need money. I have enough.”Otis D’Souza said it so casually that it almost sounded unremarkable.Then came the second half of the sentence.“I just don’t have anything to do.”Most stories about work begin with someone searching for an opportunity. This one begins with someone who no longer needed one.That’s partly why the internet has…

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Tapanuli Orangutan: World’s rarest great ape pushed to the brink after a deadly storm? Study suggests we might lose the Tapanuli orangutan, only discovered in 2017

A recent cyclone in Sumatra killed approximately 58 Tapanuli orangutans, representing about 7% of the critically endangered species. This devastating loss, caused by relentless rain and landslides, pushes the world’s rarest great ape closer to extinction. Researchers warn that such extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent due to climate change. Photo via…

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How to Eat Pizza With a Male Model

“I have someone I want you to meet,” my mother said. “He’s a male model. His name is Jason.” I was 20, home on a college break, and the home was new. About a month after I had graduated from high school, my mother had left New Jersey for an apartment in Manhattan. This male…

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