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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JUNE 14 - 20, 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 Compelling Explanation When Ocala, Florida, police officers questioned Daniel Robert Dinkins about a nearby burglary, he responded, "That may have been me." Earlier, officers had been called to a home where someone had thrown a brick through a window where a baby was sleeping inside, then left a book on the front porch. Dinkins said he wanted to swim in the neighbors' backyard pool and "wanted to share the book with them," Ocala News reported. He also told police he was a "time traveler" and was trying to "save the baby from something way in the future when the child is much older." Strangely, Dinkins said he wasn't aware there was a baby sleeping inside. He faces a felony burglary charge. It's Come To This Two Louisville, Kentucky, roommates got into a heated dispute at their home, The Charlotte Observer reported, over an unlikely subject: Hot Pockets. Clifton Williams, 64, was charged with second-degree assault after he allegedly shot the victim. Williams "got mad he ate the last Hot Pocket and began throwing tiles at him," police said. When the victim moved to leave the home, Williams retrieved a firearm and shot the man in the posterior. He remains in police custody. Weird Science A man in Ankara, Turkey, got an up-close glimpse of exactly what intense winds can do, Metro News reported. As Onur Kalmaz looked out his window, trying to check on his car during the storm, he captured on video a sofa flying from a balcony of a 35-story block of apartments nearby. Kalmaz said the sofa crashed into other buildings before falling to the ground. "No one was hurt, but we were pretty scared," he said. News you Can Use Researchers examining paintings from the Dutch Golden Age have discovered that artists preparing their canvases often used discarded material from local breweries, the Associated Press reported. They found traces of yeast, wheat, rye and barley, which would have been spread as a paste over the canvas to prevent the paint from seeping through. Scientists believe the Danish Academy of Fine Arts bought leftover mash from breweries and used it to ready canvases for artists such as Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg and Christen Schiellerup Kobke. ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, sometimes you do not have to take action to fix problems. Certain issues will work themselves out on their own. Don't feel the need to rush in and find a quick solution. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Right now the spotlight is on you and your talents, Taurus. You have a large group of admirers who are looking to see what you can produce next. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 You will recover quickly from disagreements with others, Gemini. ese situations may give you a new perspective and compel you to change a few things for the better. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Confide in a friend about something that is trou- bling you, Cancer. Talking about the issue could start you down a path toward a solution. ank others for lending an ear. LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, on the outside everything may seem to be going along fine with a friend. But things may be different on the inside. Treat others tenderly to avoid piling on. VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Vacation vibes are high this week, Virgo. You are daydreaming about potential destinations. Narrow down your prospects and zero in on your favorite features. LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 You may want to know what another person is thinking but don't want to come off too pushy, Libra. If you phrase the question the right way, it won't seem like an interrogation. SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Your physical and emotional health may be a focal point this week, Scorpio. Book some time for reflec- tion, rest and relaxation. Solitude can help you clear your mind. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are staying on top of your responsi- bilities and have good energy moving through this week. However, by the time the weekend arrives you may be running on empty. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Try having some fun outside of your comfort zone, Capricorn. It is good to try new things from time to time and push the boundaries you have set up for yourself. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, this week you may find yourself meeting new people and fitting into groups you had not imagined. Network as much as possible while hav- ing fun along the way. PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, finances may have been on your mind and you are eager to pay off some debt. It could take a while, but you will be successful. 910•484•6200 contact: editor@upandcomingweekly.com Do you have a local business? Are you hosting an event? We need your info! Reach out to us today so we can tell your story!