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Fertility clinic closing after couple gave birth to someone else's baby

Allias Grif April 03, 2026

A Florida fertility clinicaccused earlier this year of making a mistake that led to a couple giving birth to a baby not biologically related to themis closing its doors, according to an announcement on its website.

The Fertility Center of Orlando was sued by the couple, Tiffany Score and Steven Mills, after Score was implanted with an embryo after undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment at the clinic in March 2025 and gave birth that December. The baby she gave birth to appeared to be a different race than Score and Mills, who are both White, and testing showed she had "no genetic relationship" to either parent, reported theUSA TODAY Network in Florida.

The couple said in the lawsuit that they developed an emotional bond with the baby, but believe she should be "united with her genetic parents," and worried that another woman could be carrying their biological child. The couple said in a post on social media that the mix up led to a "healthy baby girl whom we love more than words can express," the USA TODAY Network in Florida reported.

Previously:Florida mom sues IVF clinic for giving birth to another couple's baby

The clinic, which is operated by IVF Life, said in a statement on its website that after "thoughtful consideration," it will be closing its operations. The statement gave patients a recommendation for where to seek future fertility care, and said they "will continue to see many of the same trusted and familiar faces who have been part of your care team."

The clinic didn't say when it would close or give a reason for closing, but said patients have until April 15 to arrange transfer of "cryopreserved specimens." It did not immediately respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY on April 3.

The center previously said in a statement obtained by the USA TODAY Network that it was cooperating with an investigation to determine "the source of an error that resulted in the birth of a child who is not genetically related" to the couple.

"Our priority remains transparency and the well-being of the patient and child involved. We will continue to assist in any way that we can regardless of the outcome of the investigation."

More:Judge in Florida embryo mixup case calls latest development a 'curveball'

An attorney for Score and Mills said in a court hearing on March 30 that the couple found out IVF Life was selling the clinic when it sent letters to all its patients, the USA TODAY Network in Floridareported. The judge on the case, Margaret Schreiber, called the news of the sale "a bit of a curveball" and wanted to know if the new owners will assume liability for the cost of testing being done to determine the biological parents of the baby born from the embryo mix up. Robert Terenzio, an attorney representing IVF Life, said he assumed responsibility would remain with IVF Life and the doctor who runs it, Milton McNichol.

Terenzio did not immediately respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY on April 3.

Attorneys have said that testing to determine who the baby's biological parents are is underway, the Network reported.

Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Florida fertility clinic closing after couple sued over embryo mix-up

Journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Iraq. An Iran-aligned militia is demanding ransom

Allias Grif April 03, 2026

Supporters of an American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad say she risked her life reporting from some of the world's most dangerous places. Now she's the one in danger.

"Bring Shelly home now." That's a growing call from friends, family, and supporters ofkidnapped U.S. journalistShelly Kittleson. The 49-year-old freelancer, who has spent years reporting on the Middle East, was abducted from a busy street in Baghdad on March 31.

Now, days later, the New York Times reports a ransom has been demanded in exchange for her release. So far only one suspect has been arrested. The State Department says they're believed to be connected to an Iranian-aligned militia group.

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The State Department also says Kittleson was repeatedly warned about credible threats to her safety prior to her kidnapping. Meanwhile, supporters of Kittleson warned against blaming the journalist for her abduction.

"I think it's really critical that we not go down the road of suggesting that the journalist shouldn't have been there or should have been better prepared. Putting the onus on the back of the person who is attacked, who people are trying to silence, is not the right way to go," said Elisa Lees Muñoz, with the International Women's Media Foundation.

Friends of Kittleson told Scripps News she knew the risks, but they didn't stop her from choosing to do her job.

The New York Times reports representatives from an Iranian-backed militia group have contacted Iraqi government officials to negotiate for Kittleson's release. They've demanded the release of several detained militia members in exchange.

John Oates Calls “Masked Singer” the 'Weirdest Thing' He's Done, Almost Fainted During His Elimination: 'Never So Happy to Lose'

Allias Grif April 03, 2026

John Oates called his time on The Masked Singer both the "weirdest thing I've ever done"

John Oates on The Masked Singer with host Nick CannonCredit: Michael Becker/FOX

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The Hall & Oates rocker struggled with the bulky costume, and nearly fainted during his elimination
He appeared on season 10 of the hit series in 2023 as Anteater

John Oatesis no longer masking his true feelings on his time spent competing onThe Masked Singer.

The former Hall & Oates rocker, 77, came in sixth place when he competed as Anteater on season 10 of the Fox series in the fall of 2023. But in a new interview on theRock & Roll High Schoolpodcast, Oates said his experience wasn't exactly the best.

"It's either a high point in my career or a low point in my career. Maybe a little of both," he said on Thursday, April 2. "I took a leap of faith and I said, 'Sure, let me give it a try.' I didn't know what I was getting myself into. It was really weird, I have to say. In fact, it was the weirdest thing I've ever done."

Oates said he'd never seen the show before, but is at a point in his career where he "just want[s] to do stuff." Still, he faced difficulty singing, moving and seeing while stuck inside the bulky costume.

Anteater (John Oates) on The Masked SingerCredit: Michael Becker/FOX

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer explained that he wasn't allowed to tell anyone that he was filming the show, so "made up some bulls---" about filming a TV pilot to explain why he was constantly flying to and from Los Angeles.

On the day he was eliminated, Oates had flown into L.A. around 2:30 a.m. after playing theNewport Folk Festival, and had to report to set at 8:30 a.m.

"So I go from folk music to wearing an anteater suit, and then I get out there and I was starting to feel dizzy and really weird," he recalled.

After his performance, Oates was semi-eliminated, and had to compete in a sing-off to battle it out in an attempt to stick around.

"I'm on stage and I'm literally thinking, 'I'm gonna fall over. I know I'm going to fall over.' I'm sweating and I felt so s---ty," he said. "And so luckily, I lost. And when they told me I lost, I was so happy. I couldn't wait to take that head off."

He continued: "I did my best to act like I was having fun, but honestly, I swear to God, I thought I was going to faint. And I said, 'Okay, that's it.' I was never so happy to lose."

Other stars on Oates' season ofThe Masked Singerincluded tennis playerBillie Jean Kingand singersMacy GrayandKeyshia Cole. Cow — who turned out to beNe-Yo— was eventually crowned the winner.

During his stint on the series, Oates sang hits including "Walking in Memphis" by Marc Cohn, "I Want it That Way" byBackstreet Boysand Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode."

During his unmasking, Oates appeared somewhat relieved as the judging panel expressed shock that they hadn't been able to guess his identity.

John Oates in Atlanta in April 2024.Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty

"I'll tell you what. I've done a lot of crazy stuff in my career. This is one of the best things I've ever done. So thank you very much" he said on stage at the time. "It's been a blast. It's so great to be in this costume and just sing whatever you want. No one knows.. This is crazy."

Oates released his self-titled solo album in August, which followed his 2024 solo recordReunion.

"I spent the entire early 2000s squeezing my individual creativity into this very regimented schedule of touring and business," hetold PEOPLE in 2024. "It was debilitating for me, and I couldn't do it anymore. There was really no creativity left for me in that. It was just about celebrating our past," he said, noting that Reunion felt like the first time he'd been able to "fully commit."

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Ye performs first US show in years: What critics and fans are saying

Allias Grif April 03, 2026

WhenYereturned to Los Angeles for his first full live show in the United States since 2021, it was as if time hadn't passed.

The hip-hop mogul, formerly known asKanye West,hit the stage at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, April 1, for his first of two shows following recent performances in Mexico City and China, and his first apology in years for the antisemitic messages he spewed. The rapper previously sharedrhetoric widely deemed as antisemiticon social media, used a 2025 Super Bowl ad to redirect viewers to a website selling a $20 swastika T-shirt, and dropped asong praising Adolf Hitler.

In a lengthy advertisement fromThe Wall Street Journal's Jan. 26 issueaddressed to "those I've hurt," Ye stated he was not an "antisemite" and detailed a rocky mental health history, which included his bipolar disorder diagnosis, that he said fueled his behavior.

"My words as a leader in my community have global impact and influence. In my mania, I lost complete sight of that," he wrote.

Here's what the artist said at his first show back, and how critics and fans at the show responded.

Born Kanye Omari West, Ye transformed himself from a college dropout in Chicago to an undisputable icon of music and fashion. But a string of controversies has the rapper facing a fallout. In October 2022, several companies, including Adidas and Balenciaga fashion house, cut ties with the star after he made antisemitic remarks.

Look back on Ye's life and career, from his marriage and divorce from Kim Kardashian to his polarizing political statements. Here, Ye and Bianca Censori attend the 67th Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.