For a club of Glentoran’s stature, it is hard to believe they are without a title in 17 years.
It has been a long wait for their supporters, who came out in their numbers, and that is why Friday’s game felt so significant to the club.
If Larne pick up the point they need against the Swifts, Glentoran will end the season without a trophy but things could have played out so differently.
They lost the BetMcLean Cup final to bitter rivals Linfield thanks to Chris McKee’s extra-time penalty, while the Irish Cup and County Antrim Shield both slipped away in shootout defeats.
After clawing their way back into the title race after looking out of contention before Christmas, the Glens look like they will come up just short in the league. It’s all about the fine margins.
“Whether we win the league next week or not, I think we have made huge improvements as a football club but that doesn’t take away the disappointment,” Devine said.
“Second, third – it is nothing and we have to accept that. We need a snooker and if we can get a snooker next week, it is important that we uphold our side of the bargain.
“I thank the fans with all my heart. This is a massive club that deserves success.”
Devine said the lack of a clinical edge was “painful” but his players “emptied the tank”.
They will now have to rebound as they travel to the north coast with hope, rather than expectation.
“We are not out of it, we have one more game left in the current campaign to try make sure we get a win,” Devine added.
“This league has thrown up a lot of shocks and surprises and crazy results over the years and hopefully we can do our side of the bargain, but Larne are firmly in the driving seat with a home game to go.”
Court filings have indicated that lawyers for President Donald Trump are seeking a resolution with the Department of Justice over a $10bn lawsuit he filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
But the trouble, critics say, is that such a settlement would leave Trump essentially negotiating with an executive branch under his control.
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Friday’s court filing, however, emphasises the efficiency of seeking a settlement.
In the document, Trump’s lawyers call for the case to be paused for 90 days to allow a resolution to be hammered out.
“This limited pause will neither prejudice the parties nor delay ultimate resolution,” the filing says. “Rather, the extension will promote judicial economy and allow the Parties to explore avenues that could narrow or resolve the issues efficiently.”
How did the case start?
The case stems from an incident that began in 2017, when a worker named Charles “Chaz” Littlejohn was re-hired as a contractor through the government consulting firm Booz Allen.
While working on IRS files, Littlejohn stole copies of Trump’s tax returns, which had been the source of prolonged public scrutiny.
Until Trump, every president since Richard Nixon had released their tax returns as a gesture of transparency. Trump, however, claimed he could not, citing ongoing audits.
The tax returns Littlejohn stole were ultimately released to the media, and in 2020, The New York Times released a series of articles that showed Trump paid no income taxes in 10 of the 15 preceding years.
Other years, he paid relatively small sums, like $750, because he reported more losses than gains. ProPublica also ran stories based on the leaked tax returns, highlighting inconsistencies and Trump’s low tax payments.
Privacy law protects taxpayer information from being released by the IRS without explicit permission. Littlejohn was sentenced to five years in prison in 2024.
But in late January of this year, Trump filed a lawsuit arguing that he, his businesses and his sons Eric and Donald Jr had suffered “significant and irreparable harm” from the leaks.
The defendants in the lawsuit were the IRS and its overseeing body, the Treasury Department, both of which are part of the executive branch.
“Defendants have caused Plaintiffs reputational and financial harm, public embarrassment, unfairly tarnished their business reputations, portrayed them in a false light, and negatively affected President Trump and the other Plaintiffs’ public standing,” the lawsuit reads.
Questions of ethics and legality
But experts have warned that the lawsuit contains flaws that would normally prompt the Justice Department, also under Trump’s control, to seek dismissal.
The lawsuit, for instance, arrives at its whopping $10bn sum by supposedly tallying up media references to Trump’s leaked tax returns.
However, experts say the formula for damages is calculated by the number of unauthorised disclosures by a government employee, not by media re-printings.
Then there is the question of Littlejohn’s employment status. He was an outside contractor, not a government employee.
Trump also has to contend with the two-year statute of limitations in the case. The lawsuit contends that “President Trump did not discover the numerous violations” of his tax returns until January 29, 2024.
But critics point out he had posted on social media about his tax information being “illegally obtained” as far back as 2020, when The New York Times published its series.
Opponents say the lawsuit should be dismissed or at least delayed until Trump is no longer president. Otherwise, they argue it represents a conflict of interest, with Trump fundamentally negotiating with his own administration for a payout.
Controlling ‘both sides of the litigation’
Trump himself has acknowledged that such a payment would “never look good”. But he has justified the sum by saying it would be donated to charity.
“Nobody would care because it’s going to go to numerous very good charities,” he said in February.
Even that, legal experts argue, could run afoul of the Emoluments Clause in the US Constitution, which prohibits the president from profiting off his position, apart from his salary.
Government watchdogs have attempted to stop a settlement from unfolding. On February 5, for instance, the group Democracy Forward filed an amicus brief arguing the court should act to prevent an abuse of power.
“This case is extraordinary because the President controls both sides of the litigation, which raises the prospect of collusive litigation tactics,” the brief explains.
“To treat this case like business as usual would threaten the integrity of the justice system and the important taxpayer and privacy protections at the heart of this case.”
But the $10bn IRS lawsuit is not the only case Trump is seeking to settle with his own government. In 2023 and 2024, Trump filed administrative complaints seeking compensation for federal investigations he considered to be unfair.
One complaint concerns an FBI investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election, and the other is about the FBI’s raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate after he refused a subpoena to return classified documents.
For those complaints, Trump is reportedly seeking additional damages to the tune of $230m.
We may think our daily habits won’t have that much of an effect on our physical health – especially if they’re fairly widely practiced.
But knowing associated risks can help to prevent negative outcomes and improve your overall quality of life.
“Many people want to live long healthy lives, into their seventies, eighties and nineties,” Northwestern Medicine’s geriatrician Dr. Lee Lindquist, said in a video on social media. “But there might be something that you are doing to sabotage that ability.”
Binge bummer
Whether you’re a student, in the workforce or retired, there’s no avoiding screens.
Are you secretly harming your own health? Experts say a few common habits can be painful or even raise your risk of disease (Getty Images/iStock)
And who doesn’t love binge-watching the new season of Bridgerton when it comes out on Netflix? There were 40 million viewers in the first four days, Variety reported.
But binge-watching can lead to back pain, increase loneliness and interfere with our ability to sleep, according to Northwestern Medicine.
The light from screens keeps the brain awake, suppressing the sleep hormone melatonin, according to Harvard Health.
Adults need at least seven hours a night for optimal health, so they should cut off screens one or two hours before bed, Dr. Brian Chen, a sleep specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, said Friday.
“If you’re getting [fewer hours of sleep] than [seven], then it’s probably not enough sleep. Can you survive? Yeah, you probably do fine, you scrape by, you’ll be OK,” he explained.
“But that’s not the optimum amount of sleep for you to feel good and be efficient and productive the next day.”
Catch-22
You may think you’re helping to keep off weight that leads to obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart issues when you skip a meal.
But the truth is that skipping a meal can be just as harmful as overeating. Low blood sugar caused by not eating enough in a day can make you feel tired, unsteady and dizzy, according to Banner Health.
Skipping meals can lead to cravings for unhealthy foods, including carbohydrates and sweets, and you may overcompensate by eating more than you intended during the next meal.
And skipping meals can actually impact muscle instead of fat, Amanda Spina, a registered dietitian at Banner Health, warns.
“In starvation mode, when your body finishes its preferred energy source (glucose), it will switch to burning fat (a state of ketosis),” Spina said. “As this fasting phase continues, it may also start breaking down protein in the form of muscle tissue, which can damage your kidneys.”
People can prevent this by keeping healthy snacks on hand, scheduling time for lunch and prepping nutritious meals.
“If breakfast is tough in the morning, try overnight oats, yogurt and hardboiled eggs as a quick and easy breakfast option on-the-go,” Banner Health says.
Kyalynn Moore-Wilson, a freshman, sits at a desk in her dorm room as she participates in a Zoom meeting for an ‘Introduction to Psychology’ course as classes begin amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the first day of the fall 2020 semester at the University of New Mexico on August 17, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Getty Images)
Work slump
If you’re sitting at your desk for hours every day, you’re probably not sitting up straight the entire time.
But maintaining good posture can be the difference between a life of back and neck pain and an imbalanced body.
Long-term, slumped shoulders can cause stiffness, heartburn or stress incontinence due to increased pressure on the abdomen and bladder.
It can also lead to arthritis caused by inflammation as the immune system works to heal the muscles you work in your neck and back when you’re sitting.
The best way to sit at your desk is as close as possible with your upper arms parallel to your spine and your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
“Your buttocks should be pressed against the back of your chair, and there should be a cushion that causes your lower back to arch slightly so that you don’t slump forward as you tire,” UCLA Health says.
Overthinking overthinking
One in eight Americans are overthinkers, according to a Talker Research survey from last year.
Overthinking is generally negative and is associated with developing depression and anxiety, the clinic notes. And repetitive negative thoughts have been tied to cognitive decline and memory issues, Harvard researchers say.
They also had higher levels of hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain: the proteins beta-amyloid and tau.
But finding a distraction or talking to a friend about these thoughts can help to reduce this risk.
There are a lot of benefits to spending time with friends, which triggers the production of the feel-good hormone oxytocin, U.C. Berkeley researchers note.
“Socialization is so important for your brain,” said Lindquist. “And also for loneliness and helping to avoid depression.”
Airlines are cutting routes this summer as they face rising jet fuel costs amid the Iran war.
Air Canada, Delta, and other airlines said Friday that certain routes will be impacted.
“The spike in oil prices is big news in general and the impact on jet fuel prices is pronounced,” Stephen Rooney, lead economist at Tourism Economics, told CBS News. “Jet fuel is a huge cost for airlines, especially on longer-haul flights.”
Airlines pre-sold tickets based on expectations that fuel costs would remain relatively stable. Rooney expects them to cancel some flights based on rising fuel costs. Jet fuel prices have doubled since the war began on Feb. 28, raising costs for airlines. Jet fuel typically accounts for roughly 25% to 30% of overall costs, according to industry analysts.
“They’ve sold tickets on the basis of certain fuel price expectations, but when that goes up, sometimes they’ll cancel flights, or add surcharges,” he said. “Tickets are sold under contract, and you can’t backtrack, so they cancel some routes to avoid that.”
That could mean turbulence for summer air travel.
Routes canceled as fuel costs rise
Delta Air Lines on Friday said it is cutting four routes this summer.
It’s cutting certain flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, Detroit and Boston through September as part of its “normal planning process,” the airline said in a statement to CBS News. When asked about fuel costs, the airline said the decision to cut routes was made based on a “variety of factors,” including operating costs and broader operational considerations when making schedule updates.
Here is where it’s reducing service:
JFK to Memphis, from June 7 to Sept. 7
JFK to St. Louis, from June 7 to Sept. 7
DTW to Reykjavik, Iceland, from May 7 to July 6
BOS to Nassau, Bahamas, from July 18 to Sept. 5
“We will directly contact any impacted customers with alternate options,” an airline spokesperson said in a statement to CBS News.
International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said that European airports have about a six-week supply of jet fuel before it runs out.
“Some of the flights from city A to city B might be canceled as a result of a lack of jet fuel,” Birol said, noting that the current disruption is “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced in history.”
Air Canada on Friday said it’s cutting routes from Toronto and Montreal to New York’s JFK Airport from June 1 through Oct. 25, citing rising jet fuel costs.
“As jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the Iran conflict and some lower profitability routes and flights are no longer economic, and we are making schedule adjustments accordingly,” Air Canada said in a statement to CBS News.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines also said it’s adjusting its flight schedule this month due to rising costs as certain routes are “no longer financially viable to operate.”
German airline Lufthansa also said it will shut down a regional airline this week, grounding planes “in view of significantly increased kerosene prices.”
Alarming disruptions
The disruption to the aviation industry is a growing cause for concern, according to airline analysts.
“I don’t recall ever seeing anything like this on such a large scale, it’s alarming,” airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave.
U.S.-based airlines are slightly better positioned than European carriers, because the U.S. produces most of its own jet fuel.
But that could spell trouble for U.S. travelers flying to Europe, who could face disruptions.
“There may be some routes where the airline says, you know what, it’s just too risky to send a plane over to Europe if there’s not enough jet fuel at your originating airport, your flight may have to make an intermediate stop to get more fuel along the way. That means a longer trip home,” Harteveldt said.
Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked to tanker traffic since the war began, had reopened amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Once tankers, carrying about 20% of the world’s oil supply, start sailing through the strait again, jet fuel prices will return to normal — but not immediately. Analysts expect it to take weeks, if not months, for the fuel supply to stabilize, and for oil prices to return to normal levels.
LAS VEGAS – WWE star Danhausen has been an eccentric delight since he joined the company and made his debut at the Elimination Chamber back in February.
Danhausen has the knack for “cursing” his WWE opponents. Stars like Dominik Mysterio, Kit Wilson and The Miz have all felt the effects of Danhausen’s abilities, and it seems like the New York Mets are also suffering.
Danhausen enters the arena before his match against Kit Wilson during SmackDown at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on April 10, 2026.(Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz, a long-suffering Mets fan, told Danhausen earlier this week on social media that if he could lift the “curse” on the Mets, he would “do everything in my power to get his face on the side of a (WWE production) truck.”
Danhausen said that Gewirtz had a deal and wanted to have his face on the truck immediately. However, it appears that deal has not come to fruition.
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stands for the Star-Spangled Banner before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago on April 17, 2026.(Erin Hooley/AP Photo)
“I did un-curse the Mets. But it didn’t work because, I believe it was Brian Gewirtz who did not pay Danhausen. He did not send me my money so it did not take full effect,” Danhausen told Fox News Digital on Friday morning. “Once I have the money, perhaps it will actually work because right now it’s probably about a half of an un-cursing. It’s like a layaway situation.”
Hours later, the Mets lost their ninth straight game to the Chicago Cubs 12-4.
Danhausen enters the ring during Monday Night RAW at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on April 13, 2026.(Rich Freeda/WWE)
The Cubs dealt with the “Curse of the Billy Goat” for years before winning the World Series in 2016. It appears the Mets have to deal with the Danhausen curse, at least for now.
Meanwhile, for Danhausen, he’s set for his first WrestleMania appearance in some capacity. Reports have indicated that he will have at least one segment with John Cena at WrestleMania 42.
Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
More than three million people travel to undergo cosmetic surgery each year, statistics show – but the potential savings come at a cost.
Most people opting to pursue this so-called “medical tourism” are chasing budget-friendly price tags.
International surgeries, such as hair transplants in Turkey, can cost as little as $4,000–$5,000 compared to $20,000–$30,000 in the U.S., but often come with extreme risks, according to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian.
The doctor recently joined Lisa Brady on the “The FOX News Rundown” podcast to discuss the rising trend of medical tourism. One of the biggest risks, she said, is the lack of safety regulations in popular destinations like Mexico and Turkey.
As demand spikes in these medical tourism “mills,” there have been reports of non-medically trained staff performing procedures like hair transplants.
Most people opting to pursue “medical tourism” are chasing budget-friendly price tags. (iStock)
“I’ve heard that they [international clinics] are even recruiting people who maybe were taxi drivers and then putting them through their own training program … to become hair transplant technicians,” Nazarian shared. “That’s how high the demand has become.”
In the U.S., medical school graduates are granted a “physician and surgeon” license, which means doctors — including pediatricians or OB-GYNs — can legally perform cosmetic surgeries, even if they didn’t receive specialized training for those procedures during residency, Nazarian noted.
Instead of pinching pennies, the doctor recommends paying whatever amount is necessary to ensure quality treatment.
“People think of it as, you know, going to the mall … it’s surgery, and surgery has risks,” she said. “You need to be with someone who not only can perform a beautiful surgery, but who can handle possible complications well.”
“You need to ask them: ‘What was your residency training in? And if you wanted to, would you be allowed to do this procedure in a hospital?’”
Aftercare is another critical factor in the success and safety of a cosmetic procedure, as the doctor emphasized that 20% of a surgical result depends on post-operative care.
This can be difficult or even impossible to manage when a doctor is in a different time zone, she cautioned, or if the clinic disappears shortly after the procedure.
Nazarian also discussed the importance of addressing the psychological component of plastic surgery, noting that no procedure will fix underlying unhappiness. The doctor said she uses screening questionnaires to ensure that patients are truly seeking self-improvement rather than a “cure” for deeper issues.
International surgeries, such as hair transplants in Turkey, can cost as little as $4,000–$5,000 compared to $20,000–$30,000 in the U.S., but often come with extreme risks.(iStock)
“If you’re not already generally very content with your life, a knife in my hand is not going to bring you there,” Nazarian said.
“The analogy I always give is you don’t want a paisley couch – you want a neutral couch and you can put paisley pillows on it,” she said, noting that a procedure should “make you look normal, God-given, athletic. And then you can change your clothes when the trends come and go.”
Dr. Samuel Golpanian, MD, a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, said he has also seen an increasing number of patients undergoing cosmetic procedures abroad, sometimes with “devastating consequences.”
“The key is being extremely careful before embarking on this journey.”
“I’ve seen a wide range of complications, including infections, poor wound healing, significant scarring and tissue necrosis (skin death),” he told Fox News Digital. “These complications often lead to prolonged pain, ongoing medical problems, and significant additional costs to repair the damage.”
One surgeon said he’s treated patients who received unsafe or non-medical-grade injectable materials, which can lead to serious long-term health issues.(iStock)
“I’ve also seen damage to underlying structures, asymmetry and results that are extremely difficult — sometimes impossible — to correct.”
“That said, I’ve also seen some good outcomes, so it’s not all bad,” he noted. “The key is being extremely careful before embarking on this journey.”
Fully vet the surgeon. “Most surgeons will provide information about their education and training, but it’s important not to accept these claims at face value,” Golpanian said. “Verify them directly by contacting the institutions where they trained.”
Ask for references from prior patients. Ideally, it’s best to get references from U.S.-based patients who can speak candidly about both their experience and their results, the surgeonsaid.
Don’t focus only on cost. Golpanian emphasized the adage “you get what you pay for.” “Cost should take a back seat to experience, training, judgment and proven results,” he advised.
Be cautious about relying on before-and-after photos. These can be selective or even enhanced, Golpanian warned.
Keep aftercare in focus. “Make sure the practice emphasizes comprehensive follow-up care and has a clear, realistic post-operative plan in place.”
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
Zayn Malik has been hospitalized on the day that his new album, Konnakol, was released.
Hours after the album became available for streaming, the 33-year-old singer shared a picture of himself in a hospital gown wearing what appears to be a blood pressure cuff on his Instagram Story. Several wires could also be seen peeking out from under his arm.
While he thanked his fans and doctors for their support, he didn’t share further details about his health.
“To my fans – Thank you to all of you for your love & support now & always. Been a long week and am still unexpectedly recovering,” the One Direction alum wrote. “Heartbroken that I can’t see you all this week, I wouldn’t be in the place I am today without you guys and am so thankful for your understanding.”
“Thank you to all the incredible hospital staff of [doctors], nurses, cardiologist, management, admin and everyone who had helped along the way and continue to. You are all legends!”
Zayn Malik said he was ‘still unexpectedly recovering’ while sharing a selfie in a hospital bed (Getty Images)
The Independent has contacted representatives for Malik for comment.
Malik is set to begin his worldwide tour, The KONNAKOL TOUR, April 20, with his first show in New York City. He has not yet announced whether the show will go ahead as planned.
His new album, featuring 15 songs, dropped Friday. However, its lead single, “Die For Me,” was released in February, only two days after the album was announced.
The “Pillowtalk” singer celebrated his new album and reflected on his achievements during a February appearance on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast.
“Five solo albums now — I was just buzzing that I got to do the first one after [leaving] the band, [and] people seemed to care,” he said, referring to his career after exiting One Direction in 2015. “I’m really proud of the progression and just the development and understanding of myself through my music.”
During an interview with Elle India, published earlier this month, Malik opened up about writing Konnakol and making sure his South Asian background was a part of it.
“I got into the studio, booked in for 14 days… the process was trying to create this vision I had in my mind that didn’t exist anywhere else,” he said. “There was no point of reference I could pull from or say, ‘I want it to be like this.’ Even though I was drawing from Konnakol in terms of the technique and bringing in South Asian influences, it was still something I’m proposing to a Western market, and I wanted it to still be R&B but have that flavor.”
“It’s always important for me to bring my culture into things because I feel that’s what makes me, me,” he added. “There are not many Indian-Pakistani artists here in the West that the world knows, so it makes it unique and individual.”
Bodycam footage shows the moment a New York police officer patrolling on horseback chases a suspected purse-snatcher around city streets.
The NYPD officer repeatedly shouted for the woman to stop running, but she refused to do so. Eventually, the woman was stopped by a pedestrian and detained by the officer.
The woman has been charged with larceny and proving false information. Authorities said the female had been previously convicted of murder in April 2000 for a fatal shooting of a cab driver and had served time in prison.
