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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2021 UCW 19 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Compelling Explanation Andrew Almer of Fargo, North Dakota, has flown an American flag from the balcony of his condominium for two years, but the condo association is now demanding the flag be taken down because it creates too much noise flapping in the wind. "You've got to be kidding me," Almer told reported KVLY-TV. "It's not rude, it's not nasty, it's the American flag. ... It's not coming down anytime soon." Yikes! An unnamed man emerged with his groceries from an Albertson's supermarket in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on March 28, to find that his car had been overtaken by a swarm of an estimated 15,000 honeybees, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. The man, who had borrowed the car, had left the back window down during his 10-minute trip inside the store, and the bees took up residence in the back seat. The New York Times reported he called 911, and responding firefighters turned to Jesse Johnson, 37, an off-duty firefighter who keeps bees as a hobby. Johnson brought an empty hive box treated with lemongrass oil ("It really mimics the scent of the queen," he said) and lured the swarm out of the car. "I'll do anything to keep people from killing bees," Johnson said. Overreaction Thomas McCann, 49, of Stock- port, England, was sentenced to prison for life on March 30 for the brutal murder of his wife, Yvonne, 46, in May 2020, follow- ing an argument over a bag of french fries left out of the freezer, according to court documents. The Guardian reported McCann strangled his wife in the bath- room, then dismembered her body and disposed of some of the parts in Reddish Vale Country Park, where dog walkers discov- ered her remains; other parts were taken to a recycling center. During this time, McCann texted their children, saying Yvonne had walked out on him. He was later spotted on video footage carrying trash bags to his car and while walking toward the park, and confessed the killing to police. Question: e CBS show "Tough as Nails" has an individual competi- tion each week. However, on a recent episode, the challenge was actually in pairs, so I believe this was not fair. Do you know why they made the change for this episode? — Kimberly Matt Roush: is isn't the first time "Tough as Nails" has done this. In the first season, also in the fourth episode (so it seems to be built into the format), the winner of the previous challenge was asked to as- sign teams of two for the individual competitions. is season's exercise in herding sheep into pens made them realize they'd all have to work together for any of them to succeed. is round is closer to the reality- competition norm by requiring at least one player to exercise some strategy in choosing who pairs with whom, and it still resulted in a one- on-one "Overtime" challenge, so this didn't play to me as unfair. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com. By Damian Holbrook Cheers to to Mike Richards for buzzing into "Jeopardy!" at the right time. When a COVID outbreak in Los Angeles derailed the celebrity guest host lineup, the game show's camera-ready exec producer stepped in, filling the shoes of the late Alex Trebek perfectly. We'll take Richards for 1,000 more episodes, please. Cheers to "Men in Kilts" for charm- ing the pants off us! Aye, "Outlander" pals Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish's lively road trip series on Starz is an absolute belter of a ride through Scotland, filled with good- natured cajoling, camaraderie and captivating lessons about the land they love. Jeers to "9-1-1: Lone Star" for leav- ing us with a sinking feeling. In the final moments of the Fox drama's midseason finale, a rainy crash caused Texas firefighter Judd (Jim Parrack) and dispatcher wife Grace (Sierra McClain) to drive off a bridge ... and us into a nearly monthlong wait to see if they survive the watery cliffhanger. ARIES - March 21/April 20 Aries, you have a unique perspective, and sometimes you appear uninterested in the opinions of others. But this week it is best to be humble and accept other thoughts. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 Taurus, you routinely put caring for others ahead of caring for yourself. is compassion is commendable, but you can't offer help if you aren't in top form. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 Gemini, let others bring up issues with you rather than pr ying. You willingness to lend an ear is well-known, and others will come to you on their own. CANCER - June 22/July 22 It may be tempting to slack off when super vi- sors are not looking, Cancer. However, a lack of discipline now may have a trick le-down effect in the future. Stay focused. LEO - July 23/Aug. 23 You may not be sure if you should pursue an opportunit y that is before you, Leo. Consider your skills and talents and be honest with what you are capable of accomplishing. VIRGO - Aug. 24/Sept. 22 Virgo, even though it can be risk y to express your true feelings, especially when you go against popular opinion, don't shy away from being true to yourself. LIBR A - Sept. 23/Oct. 23 Your head is pushing you in a practical direc - tion, Libra. Yet your heart wants you to go a different way. Tr y to find a balance bet ween both scenarios. SCORPIO - Oct. 24/Nov. 22 Scorpio, others are ready and willing to offer advice if they sense you need it. W hile you can be open to suggestions, don't follow others' dreams if they aren't your own. SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 23/Dec. 21 You may be conflicted about telling someone you need a little personal space, Sagittarius. But it's not good to suffer through situations that make you unhappy. CAPRICORN - Dec. 22/Jan. 20 Capricorn, even though you cannot please ever yone, you can do what is necessar y to make yourself happy. Make this your primar y goal this week. AQUARIUS - Jan. 21/Feb. 18 Aquarius, people may misunderstand your intentions when you start a new project. You don't have to please ever yone right now. e end result will be met with positive responses. PISCES - Feb. 19/March 20 Moving on from an emotional situation can be taxing. But it may be necessar y right now and could make you stronger in the long run. Inspiring, educating, empowering and celebrating women in our community BY, FOR & ABOUT