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Phillies extend Thomson, lock in Schwarber; Kent pub earns two AA Rosettes as locals debate driving-test map; Fiat’s tiny Topolino eyes U.S. 2026; NJ wins $2M as Powerball teases; Trump pitches his economy as groceries shrug; cheap RISC‑V BLE brain hits the breadboard
Phillies Double Down on Continuity, Extend Rob Thomson, Lock In Kyle Schwarber
Philadelphia is choosing the comforting hum of a steady engine over the thrill of a rebuild. Manager Rob Thomson gets an extension through 2027 with terms undisclosed, because secrecy is the sport behind the sport. Kyle Schwarber signs for five years and 150 million, keeping the homers and the clubhouse heartbeat in-house as the team leans into stability for 2026 and beyond. In a league addicted to change, the Phillies are betting that not fixing what is not broken still works.
Kent Pub Adds Two AA Rosettes, Chef Proves Excellence Does Not Need a London Postcode
The Dove at Dargate stacks two AA Rosettes on top of being named Kent’s best destination pub, and a top local chef shares the how-to. Translation, it is possible to plate excellence without a Zone 1 rent bill, just keep standards sharper than the steak knives.
Kent Driving Test Pass Rates Map Fuels Pub Arguments, Not Revolutions
A new map shows which Kent test centres boast the highest and lowest pass rates. The gender split lands at male learners 51 percent and female learners 49 percent, statistically neck and neck. Enough for a pint-fueled debate, not enough to declare supremacy.
Fiat Topolino Aims for U.S. Streets in 2026, Microcar Meets Macro Trucks
Stellantis plans to bring the tiny Fiat Topolino to the United States in 2026, a Morocco-built micro EV that is technically a quadricycle, tops out around 28 mph, and offers up to 46.6 miles of range for short urban trips and new drivers. After a White House chat where President Donald Trump called the cars very small and really cute, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was tasked with easing the regulatory path so microcars can be made and legally driven here. The Topolino, a nameplate from 1936 to 1955, returns with a Collector’s Edition blending Italian and French flair, while CEO Olivier Francois says full rollout details land in 2026. Fiat’s U.S. sales slid from 44,000 in 2012 to roughly 1,500 last year, so Stellantis is betting charm, low cost, and a pocket-sized footprint can survive a nation of parking spaces sized for F-350s.
New Jersey Ticket Nabs 2 Million In Powerball, Jackpot Keeps Teasing
One Garden State player matched all five white balls and used Power Play to double the usual Match 5 prize to 2 million. No jackpot winner this time. The ticket is unclaimed and location undisclosed, so officials suggest signing the back and submitting it for validation, where tax withholding will extend the first handshake. Anonymity may be requested under state rules, and the jackpot keeps rolling to feed the dream factory.
Trump Hits the Trail to Sell His Economic Record, Groceries Remain Unimpressed
As cost of living worries grind on, Donald Trump is touring to defend his economic record ahead of midterms, trying to lift approval ratings that have been exploring the basement. He can spin prosperity at podiums, but grocery receipts still deliver the closing argument every week.
A Buckish Bluetooth Brain, WCH CH571K Brings RISC V and LE To The Breadboard
WCH’s CH571K squeezes a RISC V MCU with Bluetooth 4.0 LE into a 10 pin, 1.27 mm pitch package that runs with just a few external parts and a wire antenna. It packs UART, SPI, and an ADC, has been deadbugged with a 2.54 mm FTDI header, and even toggled an LED via WebBluetooth in a browser. Arduino IDE support exists through a fork of arduino_core_ch32, with both official and third party programmers available. At under a dollar on LCSC and cheaper in quantity, it is a tidy way to Bluetooth-ify smoke alarms, roll your own tire pressure monitors, or make a smartphone connected business card. Not every project needs a 40 pin ego trip.
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