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NEW YORK JETS owner Woody Johnson has made an offer to buy John Textor’s minority stake in Crystal Palace, according to reports.

Textor, 59, has been trying to flog his shares as Uefa threaten to throw Palace out of next season’s Europa League.

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Woody Johnson has launched a bid for Crystal Palace[/caption]

The Eagles qualified for the Europa League by virtue of lifting the FA Cup last month.

As Textor, who owns a 43 per cent stake in Palace, is majority owner of French side Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League, the Eagles’ place in Europe has come under threat.

Uefa rules dictate that two teams under the same ownership cannot compete in the same competition.

Textor could have placed his shares into a blind trust by March 1 to avoid this issue, but with Palace’s FA Cup triumph still appearing to be a long shot at the time, the American businessman did not.

Palace chiefs are currently desperately trying to convince Uefa bigwigs that Textor has no involvement in day-to-day goings on at the club.

The Missouri-native has long been thought to be trying to flog his shares.

And according to Sky Sports, Jets owner Johnson has made a bid.

Johnson, 78, served as US ambassador to the UK during Donald Trump’s first administration and is understood to be close to the President.

Last month it was reported that the New Jersey-native may even try to buy a controlling stake in the Eagles.

Long-serving chairman Steve Parish owns around 10 per cent of the South London club, having helped to save them from going bust in 2010.

Americans David Blitzer and Josh Harris own 36 per cent, with Textor possessing a 43 per cent stake.

Parish and Textor are said to have fallen out in 2023.

And last year, the latter attempted to buy Everton, before being beaten by compatriot Dan Friedkin.

Johnson bought the New York Jets in 2000, with the NFL franchise now estimated to be worth around $6.9bn.

Under Johnson’s ownership the Jets moved to MetLife Stadium, where next year’s World Cup final will be held.

The American businessman has long been interested in buying a Premier League club, having been linked with Chelsea in 2022.

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EMMERDALE star Roxy Shahidi has admitted she struggled filming intimate scenes on the soap.

The actress – who played Leyla Harding in the ITV soap – has broken her silence on how she felt filming sexy scenes.

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Roxy Shahidi has opened up about filming intimate scenes[/caption]

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Speaking to former co-star Matthew Wolfenden, Roxy opened up about how she felt having to kiss her co-stars – and it’s safe to say she’s not a fan.

Matthew said: “They decided to try to put David and Leyla back together — do you remember? — and we had to do a kissy scene. It was the weirdest thing, wasn’t it?

“Because it’s alright when you’re doing those scenes with… (people you don’t know so well).”

She said on their podcast The Celebrity Side Hustle Roxy said: “I really struggle with them, because I am someone, and I know it sounds daft as an actor because people listening will be saying, ‘It’s your job.’ 

“It is, and you do get on with it, but for me personally, I’m so weird about personal space.

“I’ve just never felt comfortable with it.”

She added: “It’s always made me anxious.

“I always get a bit awkward, but the best way I found to deal with it is to almost choreograph it like a dance.”

The actress left the show in 2024, and bowed out after her character, Leyla was killed in the tragic limo crash. 

A source close to the telly star said at the time: “Roxy has adored her time on the soap and has made so many happy memories since first joining when she was 17. 

“The cast have become like family to her and she has grown so much as an actress, but now feels like the perfect time to spread her wings and try something new.

“She is really excited about her meaty exit storyline, which will see her character Leyla die on screen. 

“She’d rather go out in a blaze of glory and be remembered.”

USA Gymnastics has announced a change to laws around transgender athletes competing.

The move comes after Olympic icon Simone Biles’ public spat with Riley Gaines.

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USA gymnastics is considering changes to policy after a debate involving Simone Biles[/caption]

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Riley Gaines was involved in an online debate with Simone Biles over trans athletes[/caption]

Biles has won seven Olympic gold medals on the USA Gymnastics team.

But the 28-year-old issued an apology to Gaines after a social media feud where both women were accused of bullying.

The pair argued over the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sport.

And USA Gymnastics released a statement to Fox News over it’s updated stance.

“In May, USAG removed its policy to assess compliance with the current legal landscape,” it read.

Previous policy stated that trans athletes would not require sex reassignment, legal gender recognition or hormone therapy to compete in women’s events.

That announcement was made in November 2020, but has been deleted from the USA Gymnastics website as it considers changes.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order in February to ban trans athletes from women’s sports.

The trans debate reignited this week after Gaines and Biles’ feud.

Biles called Gaines “truly sick” over a social media post the former college swimmer made.

Gaines claimed that comments were turned off a post celebrating a victory.

Champlin Park High School won the Minnesota State Championship in softball with a transgender pitcher.

Biles said, “You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race. Straight up a sore loser.

“You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports inclusive or creating a new avenue where trans feel sage in sports.

“Maybe a transgender category in all sports.

“But instead you bully them.

“One things for sure is no one in sports is safe with you around.”

Gaines then appeared to find an old tweet from Biles in 2017 about her stance on transgender athletes.

And Gaines said, “Oop don’t you hate it when your past self completely undermines your current nonsensical argument?

“How has 2025 Simone reconciled with the fact 2017 Simone was a ‘truly sick bully’ by her own standard?”

A WOMAN has been left stunned and bewildered after being hit with two $7,000 bills – even though she had already paid her outstanding taxes.

The taxpayer was mystified that officials at the Internal Revenue Service hit her with penalties. 

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Jasmine Walton had paid her taxes on time but was still issued with another bill[/caption]

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Her bill totaled $7,000[/caption]

Jasmine Walton revealed that she had paid what she owed before the tax filing deadline of April 15. 

She was sent two bills informing her that she had to pay $7,000 in taxes.

And, she opened up about the impact that had on her family. 

“It almost sent us into a tizzy,” she told WBBM-TV.

“We are counting every penny that leaves our household, so to tell us we owe additional thousands on top of thousands we’ve paid already?”

Walton, of Chicago, admitted that the saga caused a panic.

She has urged officials to fix the issue where taxpayers are being incorrectly issued more than one bill.

Walton is not the only taxpayer who has been plagued with tax-related issues.

Laura Floyd, of South Dakota, had already paid her $18,000 tax bill – before being issued with another one.

“It was terrifying,” she told WBBM-TV.

“It was a near-on panic attack.”

She was furious that it appeared she had been penalized despite following the rules.

IRS officials warned that they expected more than 140 million tax filings to be submitted before the April 15 deadline.

Taxpayers were urged to submit their tax returns electronically and choose for refunds to be processed via direct deposit.

Officials warned of the risks linked to paper checks.

And, they explained that filing tax returns electronically helps reduce the likelihood of errors.

The IRS said that it takes under 21 days on average for tax returns to be processed.

But, the agency alluded to the factors that might cause payments to be delayed.

Taxpayers may face issues if their tax return hasn’t been completed, or if corrections need to be made.

Americans can use the Where’s My Refund online tool to check their status of their tax return.

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She showed proof where she had made the payment[/caption]

TIGER Woods sent a warning to US Open hopefuls ahead of the third golf major of the year.

Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania will stage the event for a tenth time this week.

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Tiger Woods sent a warning to golfers at the US Open this week[/caption]

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Woods finished second at Oakmont in 2007 behind Angel Cabrera[/caption]

And it often proves to be one of the toughest tests in golf.

Woods, 49, will miss the event as he continues his rehab from surgery on a torn ACL.

He is a three-time US Open champion having won the tournament in 2000, 2002 and 2008.

Woods finished second in 2007 at Oakmont when Angel Cabrera won it at five over par.

Dustin Johnson won the last US Open at the course in 2016 at four under par.

And 15-time major champion Woods had a warning for players in a video on Instagram.

“There is no faking about Oakmont,” Woods said.

“The golf course is big, yes, but it’s just, there’s no way around it.

“You just have to hit the golf ball well, and it favors longer hitters, just because of the degrees, the complexes.

“It just helps so much to be coming with shorter iron, to be able to sock the ball.

“It’s about missing the ball on correct spots because if you don’t, it’s horrible!”

Scottie Scheffler is the favorite for victory this week in Pennsylvania.

The 28-year-old won the PGA Championship last month to add to his two Masters titles.

The par-three eighth hole will play 301 yards this week.

An unfazed Scheffler said, “Whether it’s a three wood or driver from that back tee, basically I’m just going to try to get the ball on the green and two-putt.”

Two-time US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau told his YouTube channel, “This course doesn’t just challenge your game, it challenges your sanity.

“This is the hardest this golf course could ever play right now.”

While three-time major champion Jordan Spieth said, “This course is built to be like this.

“So they’re not doing a whole lot different to the golf course.

“You hit a good shot, you get rewarded for it here.

“And if you don’t, you’re in big trouble. It’s pure golf, no funny business about it.”

A PASSENGER plane heading to London has crash landed in India with 53 Brits on board.

At least 242 people were on board the Air India aircraft as it smashed into the ground near to an airport in Ahmedabad.

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A plane has crash landed in India with plumes of black smoke seen billowing through the sky[/caption]

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Emergency officials rushed to the site of the crash[/caption]

The plane was headed to London Gatwick in the UK, Air India confirmed.

It’s understood there were 53 Brits on board, as well as 169 Indian, one Canadian and seven Portuguese passengers, according to a source.

According to flight tracking website Flightradar, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner’s final signal was received just seconds after take-off.

This was last logged at 10.08am local time – less than a minute after it started its journey.

It had only reached 625 feet at the time, officials believe.

In a statement the airline said: “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick was involved in an accident on 12 June 2025.

“At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest opportunity.”

Police said the plane crashed into a “civilian area” in Meghaninagar.

Officials are yet to comment on if there are any casualties.

The aircraft was attempting to take off from Ahmedabad Airport when it crashed, local TV channels reported.

A fireball explosion is said to have erupted near to the airport as footage shows thick plumes of black smoke quickly pouring into the skies.

The Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services Department quickly deployed over five fire-fighting teams to the site as well as dozens of ambulances.

Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, the Civil Aviation Minister, said in a statement: “Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad.

“We are on highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action.

“Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site.

“My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families.”

It is still unclear what caused the disaster.

NOBODY on Earth has lived to see 150-years-old – but that doesn’t stop people from trying to push the boundaries of ageing.

Kayla Barnes-Lentz and her husband spend six figures a year on a range of pricey tools and treatments as part of their reverse-aging quest but claim there are eight ways to biohack your body on a budget from home.

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Kayla Barnes-Lentz, 33, aims to live to 150 by using biohacking treatments[/caption]

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Barnes-Lentz and her husband spend six figures a year as part of their reverse-aging quest[/caption]

Biohacking is the viral buzz phrase behind making small, strategic changes to your lifestyle that can slow down your biological clock.

For Barnes-Lentz, a 33-year-old longevity clinic owner, it means “having agency over your health and… getting more vested in how you feel on a day to day basis”.

“The industry definitely is kind of defined by being a really wealthy person’s game – or only for people with the means,” she adds.

“But the honest truth is that the practices that move the needle the most are quite basic, and they are low cost or free.”

Humming

Barnes-Lentz recommends “humming for improving vagal nerve tone”.

Vagal nerve tone, the activity of the vagus nerve, is linked to numerous health benefits, particularly in regulating the so-called “rest and digest” system.

A high vagal tone is associated with better cardiovascular health, smoother digestion, reduced inflammation, and a calmer nervous system.

Sunlight exposure

Natural light is a potent biohacker, according to Barnes-Lentz.

It can affect everything from sleep quality to your mood.

“We’re very dysregulated from that these days because of blue light, staying up late watching television, and not really getting natural sun exposure early in the morning,” she explains.

But getting 10 to 15 minutes of sunlight within the first half an hour of your day can help your circadian rhythm and boost serotonin – the happiness hormone.

“And then additionally, you can also view the sunlight later in the day as the sun sets, because it further anchors your circadian rhythm,” says Barnes-Lentz.

“It essentially signals to your body like, ‘OK, here’s the sun in the morning. I’m trying to wake up’.

“And then we see sunset, the colour range of the sun while setting is very different. So it signals to our body, ‘OK, sunset, it’s time to start winding down’.”

Blue light

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You can get blue light blocking glasses online for between £50 and £100[/caption]

Cutting down your screen time before bed is critical for limiting your blue light exposure, according to Barnes-Lentz.

Blue light at night suppresses your natural melatonin production – the sleep regulating hormone.

This in turn can upset your circadian rhythm.

You can get blue light blocking glasses online for between £50 and £100.

Although you can DIY them, buying cheap orange or amber safety glasses.

Wearing these for between one and two hours before bed can block blue light spectrum from screens and blue-toned bulbs.

You can also change your phone settings to make the screen glow a warmer tone later in the evening.

Electrolyte and mineral water

You can also make your own electrolyte and mineral-rich water at home just by adding salt – although Barnes-Lentz urges you make sure your salt is free of pesky microplastics.

To replenish electrolytes, add about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of salt per liter of water. 

This provides roughly 300mg to 600mg of sodium, which can help your body retain fluids without overloading on sodium. 

Home-based cryotherapy

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Cold showers can help you de-stress, as well as lower inflammation[/caption]

You can indulge in cryotherapy at home, according to Barnes-Lentz, without splashing the cash on fancy, specialised chambers.

Ice baths or cold showers can help you de-stress, as well as lower inflammation and support immune system functions – three things that can potentially extend your lifespan.

“Cold showers can be beneficial for some people,” explains Barnes-Lentz.

“As a woman, I do mine more in the follicular phase [of the menstrual cycle] – that can give you a boost of dopamine and energy in the morning.

“Then I dial it back a bit after ovulation… because we have higher levels of stress and we’re recovering a little bit.”

Dunking your face in cold water – or applying a cold pack – for one to two minutes can also activate what’s known as the diving reflex.

This is a physiological response that slows the heart rate, diverts blood flow to vital organs like the brain and heart, and slows breathing.

While it is our body’s attempt at conserving oxygen while underwater, studies suggest it calms the nervous system via the vagus nerve.

Detoxing

Barnes-Lentz suggests dry brushing or even trampolining for eliminating toxins from organs like the liver, kidneys, and skin.

So you don’t need expensive diet plans or supplements.

Dry brushing involves using a bristle body brush all over your body.

It not only helps to unclog pores in the exfoliation process – but it can detoxify your skin by increasing blood circulation and promoting lymphatic drainage.

It supports the flow of lymph fluid, which can lead to reduced swelling, improved circulation, and a boost to the immune system by removing waste and toxins.

It’s the same reason why massages are good for you – only much cheaper.

And trampolining does the same thing, according to Barnes-Lentz.

“I also like a small rebound or trampoline,” she says. “Which is good for removing the lymph fluid, which can also enhance detoxification.”

Your lymphatic system relies on muscular contraction to move fluid around the body.

So the simple act of brushing or bouncing on a trampoline can help clear toxins from the body.

10,000 steps

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Exercise has been called ‘the miracle drug’ when it comes to longevity[/caption]

Physical activity is a cornerstone of health – but it doesn’t have to involve a gym membership or expensive equipment.

Walking, or mastering your own body weight, is one of the best ways to ‘hack your health’.

“If there was one pill for longevity, it would definitely be exercise,” says Barnes-Lentz.

The benefits span from boosting blood flow, adding muscle, strengthening bones, improving brain health – and longevity as a whole.

So getting in those 10,000 steps or more is worth it, according to Barnes-Lentz.

“Exercise can be done pretty much free or low cost,” she continues.

“I actually just moved from L.A. to Austin and we’re not near gym. 

“So I’m doing at home workout programming with essentially just a couple of weights and mostly body weight.”

If there was one pill for longevity, it would definitely be exercise

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Dr Kambiz Alavian, of Imperial College London and an associate professor adjunct of medicine at Yale University, agrees.

“In the longevity field, there are no magic bullets – but exercise might come as close as it gets to biohacking,” he tells The Sun.

“It’s still being called the miracle drug.

“That said, the science behind the effects of metabolic health, muscle mass, and cardiovascular health – and any interventions that can improve those – in extending health span is strong.”

Bed before 10pm

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Something as simple as a sleep mask can be a good low-cost tool for optimising your sleep[/caption]

Another trick that doesn’t require expensive gadgets is improving you sleep cycle.

Simple changes like establishing a sleep schedule and calming bedtime routine can make a significant difference.

And Barnes-Lentz reckons you should be going to bed before 10pm every night, in a cold, dark room.

“A routine can be something such as, eating earlier, so stopping eating three hours prior to bed to really allow your melatonin to produce naturally and to optimise circadian rhythm,” she says. “That can be really helpful.”

Something as simple as a sleep mask can be a good low-cost tool for “optimising” your sleep.

Even a few restless nights can weaken your immune system, increase your blood glucose and increase your hunger hormone, ghrelin, so you’ll have more cravings, according to Barnes-Lentz.

It can also “decrease motivation so you won’t be as motivated to work out or eat healthy,” she continues. “So sleep is a game changer.”

DONALD Trump has opened up about why his son Barron decided to study at New York University and revealed the four rules he told him.

The president sat down with New York Post columnist Miranda Devine for the first episode of the outlet’s Pod Force One podcast and the duo covered a wide range of topics from family to the protests in Los Angeles and his recent clash with Elon Musk.

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Barron, 19, is Trump’s only child with his wife and first lady Melania. 

In the podcast, Trump shared details about the relationship Barron had with her late mom, Amalija Knavs.

Knavs died at the age of 78 when she died in January, 2024.

Trump said that Knavs played a factor in why Barron selected New York University. 

“He just wanted to be there,” he told Devine on the podcast.

“He wanted to be there because his grandmother was gonna stay and wait for him in an apartment near the school. And she passed away.”

Trump also revealed he told Barron, who has just finished his freshman year, to be wary of the left-leaning teachers at NYU.

Barron didn’t follow in his siblings footsteps when he made the choice to study in New York.

Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr, studied at the University of Pennsylvania.

Both graduated with degrees in economics.

Meanwhile, Ivanka Trump, the president’s eldest daughter, studied at Georgetown University in Washington DC before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania.

And, he also shared the four pieces of advice he told his children.

“I always said the same thing,” Trump told Devine.

“I said: no drugs, no alcohol, no cigarettes.

“I also would say don’t get tattoos, but I don’t say it too strongly, because a lot of people have gotten tattoos and that’s what they choose to do.”

Barron was kept out of the limelight following Trump’s departure from the White House at the end of his first term in January 2021.

He studied at the prestigious Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, and graduated in 2024.

Barron rarely attended Trump’s political rallies, but made an appearance at a rally held in Florida in July 2024. 

He was introduced to the crowd and seemed to lap up the adulation he received from diehard fans.

Trump joked that Barron may be more popular than Don Jr, or Eric Trump. 

The rally was held just days before Trump survived an assassination attempt at an event in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Last September, Trump opened up on the moment Barron found out his dad had been targeted. 

“Barron was outside having a tennis lesson,” he told Fox News star Mark Levin.

“He’s a good tennis player, he’s outside playing tennis and someone ran up and said ‘Barron, Barron, your father’s been shot.”

Trump suffered a grazed ear after gunman Thomas Crooks opened fire.

The president also discussed his spat with Elon Musk that escalated after a clash over his spending bill that is being scrutinized by Congress.

“When he did that, I was not a happy camper,” Trump said.

Musk shared posts calling for the president to be impeached and Trump lashed out at the businessman on his Truth Social profile.

Despite the clash, Trump said he had no hard feelings.

And, Musk expressed regret over some of his comments.

Trump also spoke out about the recent Los Angeles protests that unfolded in response to immigration raids taking place in the city.

The president has sent around 4,000 members of the National Guard and 700 Marines into the city in a bid to quell the protests.

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Barron at the ceremony honoring Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame[/caption]

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