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Hong Kong pulls Simpsons episode that mentions forced labour camps and bitcoin mines

First it was a reference to Tiananmen Square that saw an episode pulled two years ago, now it's one that mentions forced labour camps as The Simpsons gets political again.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2023

Chris Ledesma dead: The Simpsons veteran dies after working on every episode for 33 years

Music Editor Chris Ledesma, who worked on The Simpsons for 33 years, passed away in California at the age of 64, just months after stepping down from his role in May 2022

Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023

The Simpsons should never be cancelled – its excellent new season is proof

The 33-year-old animation has long been accused of being past its prime, but Kevin E G Perry finds its sharp and self-aware new season provides plenty of reasons to keep it on the air until civilisation collapses into the ocean

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

Runner who nearly died after pulmonary embolism mid-race completes London Marathon for the hospital that saved her life

The London lawyer was given ‘very low’ odds of survival after collapsing post-race three years ago

Wales Online · Oct 5, 2022

Britain’s multilingual children: ‘We speak whatever language gets the job done’

In modern Britain, millions of kids grow up learning two languages or more – and experts believe fluidity in language has some surprising advantages

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2022

Jekyll and Hyde: a tale of doubles, disguises, and our warring desires

In our Guide to the Classics series, experts explain key works of literature.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2022

Adolph M. Maestranzi, a Special Olympics silver medalist, memorialized after his death at 70

In an era when parents often were urged to institutionalize children with Down syndrome, the Maestranzis ‘chose an alternative path, helping him essentially to live a life of his own choosing,’ said Bob Okazaki, former head of Avenues to Independence.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2022

‘The Simpsons’ came for hypebeasts with its Supreme parody and nailed it

A fictional 'Slipreme' brand stands in for all the highs and lows of streetwear and sneakers.

Input · Mar 24, 2022