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Glasgow Worldcon Apologizes for ‘Damage’ Caused by 2023 Hugo Awards Controversy

You’d think the biggest headlines surrounding an annual celebration of sci-fi and fantasy writing would be applauding the winners—but that’s not always the case with the Hugos. Its latest controversy involves works being deemed “not eligible” for consideration at the 2023 event, which was presented by Chengdu Worldcon in Chengdu, China. Now, we have a touch more clarity about what happened—and an apology from the organization as it looks to the future.The 2023 Hugos were handed out in October, but rumblings about the…