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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM OCTOBER 20-26, 2021 UCW 19 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Compelling Explanation Some students at Piedmont High School in Union County, North Carolina, were upset after a sign reading WHITE was placed on a drinking fountain at the school, The Charlotte Observer reported in September. A Snapchat video of the sign circulated on social media, and parents became upset, prompting a response from Principal Dylan Stamey, who said he had investigated and the placement of the sign "was not intentional." "During practice, a cheer sign was left just outside the gym on the floor, and it was picked up and placed on a water fountain. We apologize if anyone was offended," he said. Too Good To Be True? Two men in Byram, Missis- sippi, couldn't believe their luck when they came across an Acura with keys in the ignition and a "free car" sign, People. com reported. They drove the car to a family member's home and started to check it out, and that's when they found a sur- prise in the trunk: the body of 34-year-old Anthony McCril- lis. The body had been there at least 24 hours, noted Copiah County Coroner Ellis Stuart. The men called 911 and waited for authorities; the car was registered to McCrillis, and his death is a mystery. He had "no visible signs of trauma," Stuart said. An autopsy is underway. Oopsie A funeral home in Ahoskie, North Carolina, was reportedly trying to apologize to the family of Mary Archer after an incident at her viewing, the New York Post reported. When Archer's two daughters arrived at Hunt- er's Funeral Home, they found a woman wearing Archer's clothes in the casket – but it was not Mary. "There's no similarity in the person," Jennetta Archer said. "Their size was way off ... she was so small compared to my mother." At first, funeral home personnel argued that it was indeed Mary in the casket, but then they found her body in the embalming room. While the funeral home claims to have reached out to apologize, the sisters say they haven't heard from the business. Question: Why are the "coaches" on "e Voice" allowed to bore us with nonsense, when the show is supposed to be about the discov- ery of new talent? I don't want to watch coaches convince us that they still "got it." — Michal K. Matt Roush: I agree with you that the coaches regularly up- stage the contestants, which may be why so few if any "Voice" winners have achieved the level of fame of an early "American Idol" champ like Kelly Clarkson. But again, this is the formula that works for "e Voice," and while that keeps me from being a fan once the Blind Auditions are over -- that's the genius part of the show – their star power is the engine around which every- thing else on this show revolves. at's not likely to change. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider. com. By Damian Holbrook Cheers to "e Other Two" for showcasing superstar Molly Shannon. As a talk-show phenom mom on the HBO Max comedy (which moved from Com- edy Central for Season 2), the "Sat- urday Night Live" vet is stealing every scene-- and our hearts. Cheers to "Chapelwaite" for being scary good. Based on a Stephen King short story, Epix's "Salem's Lot" prequel starring Adrien Brody as a 19th-century New Englander facing racist vil- lagers and ravenous vampires is a slow-burn thrill packing horrors both supernatural and surpris- ingly timely. Jeers to Food Network for canning Jonathan Bennett. After five years of adding a salty- sweet charm to the channel's sea- sonal "Halloween Wars", the lively "Mean Girls" alum was replaced by a new host, paranormal investi- gator Zak Bagans. Tasteless. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 is week may start off with a little confu- sion, but within a few days you can sort through the haze and make sense of things. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Everything is not what it seems. at doesn't mean you have to be on guard. Some sur- prises await you and you will welcome them with open arms. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It is easy to get swept up in nostalgia this week. Memories of the past bring a smile to your face, but you recognize you need to take steps forward. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Even if it feels like your mind is playing tricks on you, you have to sort through what is false and what is true to get to the heart of the matter. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Be careful where you spend your money. It can be easy to overspend if you're not care - ful about keeping receipts and monitoring money. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You typically function at your peak when you think through all sides of a story before acting. But when something pops up at work, you may have to think on your feet. LIBR A - Sept 23/Oct 23 A craving for fantasy could be strong, espe- cially if a lot of things in your life have been difficult lately. It can be tempting to slip into a dream world. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Be mindful of activities you attend to and which people you keep in your inner circle. Time and who you spend it with are impor- tant. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 ere's a lot of energ y swirling around you. In face, you may need to find an outlet for it. Direct this sudden influx of energ y into creative projects. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Start making some travel plans. A change of scener y is likely just what you need at this point in time to give you a fresh perspective. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 is may not have been the easiest year to develop new relationships. However, you will manage to walk away this week with one or two new acquaintances. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Instead of branching out into the un- known, tr y sticking with what you know for the time being. Enjoy this time in your comfort zone.