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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM APRIL 5 - 11, 2023 UCW 21 Follow Us Today! Stay up to date on all the Up & Coming Events in Cumberland County and surrounding areas! LIKE WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Creme de la Weird Representatives of a fictional country called the United States of Kailasa have participated in two meetings at the United Nations this year, Oddity Central reported. Founded by Indian fugitive and "supreme pontiff of Hinduism" Nithyananda Paramashivam, the virtual nation claims to be a sovereign state for Hindus who have been "persecuted for over a decade." In January, Kailasa suggested it had been officially recognized by the United States of America through a sister-city agreement with Newark, New Jersey, but U.S. authorities later rescinded the arrangement. A U.N. representative explained the country's access by saying the meetings are open to the public. Awesome! Sporting goods company Wilson is reinventing the basketball, Oddity Central reported on March 13, with a new prototype that doesn't require inflation. The Wilson Airless Prototype uses a "research-grade" polymer material to achieve the necessary bounce; the surface is a lattice design that keeps the traditional binding pattern so players can grip the seams of the ball more easily. There are still kinks to work out, including how to manage small objects that can get inside the ball. Least Competent Criminal Nothing went right for a carjacker in East Memphis, Tennessee, on March 10, WREG- TV reported. An unnamed 22-year-old victim pulled into his own driveway that night, only to have a man yank the driver's door open and point a gun at him. He asked for the victim's wallet and keys to the 2006 Honda Element, then tried to back out of the driveway, but as he did so, he rolled down the window. That's when the victim noticed the thief's gun didn't have a barrel, so he reached in and punched the carjacker in the face, causing the car to clip the side of the house and run into a pole. The carjacker jumped out and ran away; police were able to gather prints from the car and a recovered phone, but no arrests have been made. ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your emotions may cloud your judgement in the days to come. It's better to seek the advice of a third party who can guide you without the added drama. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Messages from the universe could come across as confusing or vague. You might need someone with cosmic intuition to help you sort out what is going on. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 A stagnant energy has been surrounding you lately, Gemini. Fortunately, you are able to brush that away soon enough and feel rejuvenated. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 If you haven't devoted enough time lately to tak- ing care of yourself you might awaken this week with a foggy head. Take care of yourself. LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Responsibilities could have you feeling overbur- dened, Leo. e trick is to ask others to lighten your load. ere are bound to be several volun- teers willing to lend a hand. VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, try not to compare yourself to others this week. Everyone is unique, with his or her own strengths and weaknesses. An unfair comparison could dampen your spirits. LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 You might find it challenging to articulate your feelings to a romantic partner, Libra. If you stumble over saying the words, why not write them down, instead? SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Sometimes your pragmatic side gets into a tussle with your optimism, Scorpio. Being a realist doesn't have to mean you give up hope. ere are many things that can go your way. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 While you may feel like sleeping the week away, awaken to the possibilities before you. Numerous opportunities await, so answer the door when they knock. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 It is alright to feel uncertain about what the heart wants. Not everyone has things all figured out. Ponder your likes and dislikes to determine your path. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Messy work and small mistakes can sabotage all of your hard work thus far. Buckle down and focus on the details. Have someone check that everything is perfect. PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 People around you may be more temperamental than usual, Pisces. Avoid offering any unsolicited advice until things quiet down. Insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC. Ⓒ2020 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial life & Accident Insurance Company. 8-20 | NS-369880 steven.grimes@coloniallifesales.com 910-916-7191 Injury | Illness | Dental | Vision | Life Steven Grimes coloniallife.com Your Local Colonial Life Family. We provide benets that your employees want for those unexpected moments in life, whether that's an accident, illness or injury. Colonial Life. Keep it Local. Keep Unexpecting.®