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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM MAY 12-18, 2021 UCW 19 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication The Birds There may be just 500 California condors left in the world, but about 20 of them are meeting up at the home of Cinda Mickols in Tehachapi, California. Mickols' daughter, Seana Quintero, said the imposing birds showed up at the beginning of May, the Associated Press reported, and have trashed her mother's deck. They've knocked over plants, scratched railings and ruined a spa cover and decorative flags. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service suggested "harmless hazing" methods to disperse the protected birds, such as shouting and clapping, or spraying water. Oops! A stone marking the border between Belgium and France dates back to 1819, but its provenance was no deterrent for a Belgian farmer who became annoyed that it was placed right where he needed to drive his tractor. The BBC reported that the farmer relocated the stone about 7.5 feet into French territory — a move that has tickled officials on both sides. "I was happy, my town was bigger," said David Lavaux, the mayor of Erquelinnes in Belgium. "But the mayor of Bousignies-sur-Roc didn't agree." The farmer will be asked to move the stone back; "If he shows good will, he won't have a problem, we will settle this issue amicably," Lavaux said. Otherwise, he may face criminal charges. Jungle Justice A man suspected of poaching rhinos in South Africa's Kruger National Park was trampled to death by a herd of elephants on April 17, according to park authorities. Managing Execu- tive Gareth Coleman praised the park's "successful weekend in the fight to keep our rhinos alive" as rangers arrested five suspects carrying hunting rifles and an ax, in a continuing crack- down on poaching, reported The Washington Post. (BONUS: A skull and a pair of pants were all that remained of a suspected poacher killed by an elephant and eaten by lions in the park in 2019. Question: Why is CBS canceling "MacGyver?" It's a great show and we love the cast. — Pat R. Matt Roush: e show dropped by more than 20% from season to sea- son in the demos and viewership, but it's far from a ratings disaster. It's more likely that CBS looked at its development slate for next sea- son, and as they've done in the past, opted to retire some shows in favor of promising new ones that could refresh and reinvigorate the sched- ule. ese calls aren't made lightly, and they know fans are never happy when a show goes off the air. And given CBS's involvement in pro- ducing the series, it seems unlikely anyone would pick up these pro- cedurals. With nearly 100 episodes produced, I imagine this will have an afterlife in streaming and syndi- cation. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com. By Damian Holbrook Cheers to "e Falcon and the Winter Soldier" for avenging two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most underserved residents. In con- trast to the bombastic big-budget flicks like 2019's action-packed Avengers: Endgame, Disney+'s new series centered on Anthony Mack- ie's and Sebastian Stan's superhe- roes seems to favor actual character development and emotion. Cheers to "Debris" for not clutter- ing things up with romance. Despite the crackling chemistry between stars Jonathan Tucker and Riann Steele, the slick NBC thriller is wise- ly keeping its alien-tech-hunting agents from getting flirty, leaving extra space for the show's ominous international conspiracy mythology to keep developing. Jeers to Hallmark for leaving "Home & Family" behind. Why the cable net plans to pull the plug on its cozy, Emmy-nominated talk show hosted by Debbie Matenopou- los and Cameron Mathison at the end of its ninth season this summer is beyond us. ey're like the Kelly and Ryan of feel-good TV! ARIES - March 21/April 20 It could be that you are ver y aware of things going on around you this week, Aries. Un- fortunately, many of them will be out of your control. Still, keep an open mind. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 Relax and settle down for a few days. Take some time to enjoy the people around you and tr y to travel to some new locales along the way. A little vacation can be helpful. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 Don't be surprised if some relatively minor details cause a setback in the days ahead, Gemini. Some heightened focus might be in order. Tr y to zone in. CANCER - June 22/July 22 Cancer, if you need to confront someone this week, do so tactfully. Remember the adage about catching more flies with honey. You'll find that tactic is handy. LEO - July 23/Aug. 23 Leo, this week could become a tad chal- lenging as strong astrological energies are affecting people's emotions. Maintain your composure at all costs. VIRGO - Aug. 24/Sept. 22 Your organizational skills are about to increase productivit y ten-fold this week, Virgo. Don't be afraid to take big chances and even grab the helm on a large project. LIBR A - Sept. 23/Oct. 23 Libra, write down new goals, as it seems your emotions have changed over the past several days. is way you can channel your ambitions accordingly. SCORPIO - Oct. 24/Nov. 22 Scorpio, this week you dare to go against the grain and make your voice hear. Embrace your self-confidence and don't hesitate to take on a leadership role. SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 23/Dec. 21 Your presence will be remarkable this week, Sagittarius. You radiate confidence and energ y for all to see, and the people around you could be counting on you for leadership. CAPRICORN - Dec. 22/Jan. 20 It's not possible to transform the people you know with a magic wand or a twink le of your nose, Capricorn. Let others be who they are and appreciate their individualit y. AQUARIUS - Jan. 21/Feb. 18 Aquarius, if you are feeling a bit neglected and unloved this week, ask your partner for some support. He or she will take the cue and the spark will reignite. PISCES - Feb. 19/March 20 Some conflicts within the family have you serving as peacemaker, Pisces. Negotiate with others to resolve their differences Distribution Driver Needed For Wednesday distribution route Must have vehicle, valid driver's license and insurance Email a brief work history & contact information to: laurel@upandcomingweekly.com CONTACT: Laurel Handforth Distribution Manager 910.484.6200