A Million-Dollar Movie Star

Surprising revelations about Liz Taylor. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( August 3, 2024 Welcome to the weekend! Today's reads include... - [Explosive stories from Donald Trump's nephew]( - [Surprising discoveries about a silver-screen legend]( - [The things I never travel without]( - [News about sharks that shocked biologists]( Ready? Let's dive in!   All That Glitters [Collage of Elizabeth Taylor photos]( Getty Images It’s been 13 years since Elizabeth Taylor died at 79, but now she’s telling her story in her own words, thanks to never-before-heard recordings that collected dust for decades. Nanette Burstein, director of the new documentary Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes, discusses [six fascinating things the movie reveals about this Hollywood icon]( — including what really went down in one of Taylor’s most notorious marriages, her experiences with co-stars whose lives ended in tragedy, and a record-breaking payday. [READ MORE](   More Stories [Fred Trump and the cover of his book ''All in the Family'']( Gallery Books/Terry Torok No holds barred: Donald Trump's nephew, Fred Trump, has written a revealing new book about life with his uncle. In a candid interview with me, he tells all about [the most shocking things he's heard the former president say](, the family history that informs the present, and much more. The big C: My friends call me the Screen Queen for a reason — I'm seriously passionate about advocating for cancer testing. I caught up with my friend Bruce Ratner, author or [Early Detection: Catching Cancer When it’s Curable](, about the state of treatment today, recommendations for when to get screened, and [the lung cancer test you might not know about](. Out of office: Feeling like the weekends just haven't been enough time away from work lately? We're pulling back the curtain on [how to successfully take a sabbatical](, featuring firsthand success stories from our partners at P&G. Happy harvest: Tomorrow marks the start of National Farmers Market Week, and we're celebrating with this look at [an innovative (and mobile) market]( that travels Los Angeles to supply healthy, locally sourced food to all communities, from the tip of Malibu all the way to down to Compton.   Around the World [White sneakers, brown travel bag, black suitcase]( KCM For the next few Saturdays, we'll give your summer travel a boost with a series all about vacationing — including where to go, what to do, and, in this case, what to bring. To kick things off, I'm sharing [my personal packing list]( for any trip, including cosmetics, luggage, and the perfect pair of comfy pants. [SEE MY FAVORITES](   Introducing... [Dr. Karen Tang]( Photo by Aliza Schlabach Big news: We’re launching new partnerships with a slew of experts and influencers to keep you informed on the topics you care about most. First up is Karen Tang, MD, MPH, whom you might recognize from her funny and wildly informative [TikTok presence](. Dr. Tang is a board-certified gynecologist and gynecologic surgeon and the author of [It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (But Were Never Told)](. Get to know her [right here](, and keep an eye out for her articles on everything from hysterectomies to wedgies. [MEET THE DOCTOR](   Beneath the Surface [A shark fin rising above the waterline]( Getty Images This report made such a splash with the readers of [Ripple Effect]( this week that we had to make sure you saw it: Researchers in Brazil uncovered [a shocking discovery about sharks]( that you'll definitely want to hear. It's so surprising, in fact, that one biologist said she was left "dumbfounded" by the results. [READ MORE](   Run Your Own Race [Collage of cover art for various Olympics podcasts]( Getty Images Ever walk into the gym and stop cold at the sight of all the hard-bodied fitness fanatics surrounding you? You're far from alone. Even Jill Goldstein, who's been exercising for 30 years and professionally training others for more than five, feels this version of imposter syndrome. But she also knows how to work through it: Here are [three strategies for getting over your workout anxiety](. [LET'S GET MOVING]( 💪 Want more holistic health coverage? [Subscribe here for Body and Soul,]( our weekly wellness newsletter.   Serious Savings Tomorrow is the very last day to shop [Nordstrom's biggest sale of the year](! We've been shopping up a storm to share [our editors' favorite purchases](, but we're wrapping things up with these deals on some of your favorite brands... Supergoop [Supergoop sunscreen]( [SHIELD YOUR SKIN]( Oribe [Oribe haircare set]( [HAIR REPAIR]( Birkenstock [Birkenstock shoe]( [SUMMER SHOES]( Le Creuset [Le Creuset pot]( [GET COOKING](   🍋 Weekend wardrobe: Live la dolce vita with [this stunning J.Crew dress]( that will transport you to Lake Como. Think of it as a wearable limoncello.   One More Thing [Katie Couric and Martha Stewart]( Getty Images Happy birthday to the one and only Martha Stewart! We're huge fans of the ultimate homemaking icon, so we've got plenty of ways to celebrate, including with her [recipe for no-bake cheesecake](, her [foolproof secret to cooking fluffy eggs](, and [the eye-popping photos that got everyone talking]( last year.   Thanks for reading! Want to stay connected? Subscribe right here: 💪 Wake up well: [Body and Soul]( 🍴 See what's cooking: [Good Taste]( 🌎 Explore the planet: [Ripple Effect]( 🛒 Bargain-hunt: [The Shop Edit]( 👔 Clock in: [Wake-Up Call at Work](   Have questions or comments? 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