## 'America won' | Jury sides with rapper Afroman in Adams County civil trial

Authored by wcpo.com

ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio — An Adams County jury has sided with rapper Afroman in a civil trial where sheriff's deputies accused him of using their likenesses without permission.

Afroman speaks out after verdict announced in trial.

Afroman has been on trial this week after a civil lawsuit claimed he used deputies' likenesses without permission after they executed a search warrant at his home in August 2022.

During closing arguments, the deputies' attorney, Bob Klingler, told the jury that Foreman posted lies online that caused pain and suffering.

Rapper Afroman wins days-long trial in Adams County.

Rapper Afroman testifies in Ohio trial in Adams County.

We spoke with the rapper directly after the verdict as he celebrated the win with fans waiting outside the courthouse. »

### Look: Florida cat gets surgery after swallowing 26 hair ties

Authored by upi.com

March 17 (UPI) -- A Florida animal rescue said a 6-year-old cat underwent surgery for an intestinal blockage, and veterinarians ended up removing 26 hair ties.

The cat, named Midnite, underwent surgery and veterinarians were shocked to discover the cause of the blockage was 26 hair ties.

The post said Midnite is now recovering from her surgery and is once again showing a healthy appetite. »

### Photonic names former Microsoft Xbox head Don Mattrick CEO

Authored by betakit.com

Vancouver-based Photonic has swapped CEOs as the company prepares to commercialize its quantum computing technology.

Photonic has named Don Mattrick, a pioneering Canadian video game entrepreneur and seasoned executive, as Terry’s replacement.

Mattrick, who is one of Photonic’s first investors, has been tasked with helping Photonic scale its commercial operations. »

### US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran

Authored by apnews.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt surpassed a record $39 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone that comes just weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.

The U.S. national debt hit $38 trillion five months ago — and $37 trillion two months before that.

“At the current growth rate, we will hit a staggering $40 trillion in national debt before this fall’s elections,” Peterson said. »

### CERN Discovers New Particle After Upgrading Large Hadron Collider

Authored by sciencealert.com

The Large Hadron Collider has discovered a new particle, the 80th identified so far by the world's most powerful particle smasher, Europe's CERN physics laboratory announced Tuesday.

The Large Hadron Collider is a 27-kilometer (17-mile) long proton-smashing ring running about 100 meters below France and Switzerland.

The latest discovery comes as CERN plans to build an even bigger particle smasher, the Future Circular Collider, to continue probing the mysteries of the universe. »

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