Simone Biles Suffers Health Scare

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June 7, 2026 | Edition #558

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The gymnastics legend Simone Biles is currently on bed rest, and has opened up about a frightening health scare she faced recently. Let’s take a moment to be thankful as she's doing okay now. More on that below, along with the rest of today's biggest stories.






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