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‘Hand transplant means I can finally hold my granddaughter for first time’

‘This is the most precious gift I have ever received in my life,’ Kim Smith said

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Texas mom convinced she saw her late son’s remains on display at human physiology museum exhibit

Curators say it's not him.

We Got This Covered · Nov 24, 2025

When it comes to fire hazard reduction, could this method actually be the GOAT?

Goats are low-maintenance weed clearers, meadow mowers and bush bashers – and they might just be the secret weapon to future bushfire season preparedness

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2025

Chicago ends year with fewer shootings, but more robbers use guns as overall crime remains high

The city has followed a national trend of lowered gun violence, but it has stood nearly alone in seeing a spike in robberies — 40% more victims than the year before.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2023

Being Black and pregnant in the South

Infant mortality rates in rural counties, especially for Black babies, are poised to get worse

Salon · Dec 10, 2023

'Those words crush you': drunk driver sentenced for manslaughter

"I would give anything to hear my mum say, 'I love you baby'."

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4, 2023

Woman waiting on rare double hand transplant rejects man’s hands

Kim Smith from Milton Keynes, also turned down hands from a Black donor

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Best CBD patches for tackling issues with sleep, anxiety and pain

Patches are the latest bestsellers in the CBD world – but what makes them so popular? Luciana Bellini picks the best of the bunch to buy now

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2022

Woman to have double transplant after hands and feet amputated due to sepsis

Kim Smith contracted severe sepsis when she fell ill with a bladder infection on holiday with her husband.

Daily Record · Oct 5, 2022

Hairdresser can't work anymore after losing both hands on holiday in Spain

A special operation in Leeds will give her hope of getting her hands back

Leeds Live · Oct 5, 2022