imone Biles’s story is one of grit and resilience, talent and strength on every level. Until now, the assumption about elite gymnasts is that by late adolescence their most competitive years are behind them. But she’s proven that she’s even stronger at 24 than she was at 19, when she near-swept the Olympics in Rio. Her comeback is even more remarkable given everything she’s been through, including the abuse that she and other gymnasts were subjected to by former national team physician Larry Nassar. Today she’s the only self-identified Nassar survivor still competing at her sport’s highest level. Over the past year, she’s also been privately dealing with her brother Tevin’s murder trial. (He was recently acquitted.) In our cover story, Biles tells Journal sports reporter Louise Radnofsky that gymnastics, and the laser focus that training and competition demand, allow her to push everything else aside. “It gives me a break; it’s kind of my safe zone,” she says. This week, I’m excited to share a profile of the most powerful gymnast in history as she prepares for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which start on July 23. Read the full story, with beautiful photos by Rahim Fortune and styling by Jessica Willis, below. Elsewhere in the newsletter, sit down with a story about the way Prince’s estate is preserving the iconic musician’s legacy, as well as introducing his work to new audiences, including with the release of his first complete posthumous album. The feature is accompanied by beautiful photos of some of Prince’s prized possessions shot by Henry Leutwyler. Plus, take in a gorgeous tour of the gardens at Sissinghurst Castle in England; dive into Tory Burch’s world and learn about the expansion plans the successful American fashion designer has up her sleeve; and don’t miss our portfolio of vacation-ready styles. All of these features are part of our summer digital issue, a special edition available exclusively on Apple News+ here. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. |
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| | | | At 24, the most powerful gymnast in history has defied expectations to become even stronger—after surviving abuse, enduring a family ordeal and overcoming her own doubts. | By Louise Radnofsky, Photography by Rahim Fortune, Styling by Jessica Willis • Read More › |
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| How Prince Will Last Forever | | By Ezra Marcus The artist’s first complete posthumous release, ‘Welcome 2 America,’ arrives this summer. Also, an exhibition of his finest footwear. Behind the plans to make sure the Purple Rain never lets up. | Read More › |
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| Inside Tory Burch’s World | | By Christina Binkley When Tory Burch opens a new Soho store next month, it will mark a departure from the retro preppy vibe that made her name. Her brand has survived the pandemic with her husband, Pierre-Yves Roussel, at the helm—will real-life shopping take it to the next level? | Read More › |
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