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A couple sued the builder of a condo project, saying vibrations from its construction caused damage to their house in Serangoon North, which was 12m away from the site. But the judge found no signs of negligence, and threw out their case: https://cna.asia/3VRoFsX

Calling all parents, do you have kids in need of digital detox? Talking Point is running a 7-day challenge for families who: - have kids aged 3 to 5 - have kids with over 2h of daily screen time - are ok with being filmed at home from 20 Oct to 7 Nov Email us at TalkingPoint@mediacorp.com.sg if you're keen to take part in the challenge!

Calling all parents, do you have kids in need of digital detox? Talking Point is running a 7-day challenge for families who: - have kids aged 3 to 5 - have kids with over 2h of daily screen time - are ok with being filmed at home from 20 Oct to 7 Nov Email us at TalkingPoint@mediacorp.com.sg if you're keen to take part in the challenge!

Once the face of cashless payments in Singapore, NETS is now 40 years old and is fighting to stay relevant as new players crowd the market. Its CEO shares its plan with CNA: https://cna.asia/3IJzdrg Do you still use NETS?

A gunman opened fire on a busy Sydney street on Sunday evening, wounding 20 people. The man, who allegedly shot up to 100 bullets, is in custody. https://cna.asia/4h0hyZ1

🏁 Mercedes’ George Russell drove a flawless race from pole position to win the Singapore Grand Prix, ahead of Red Bull's world champion Max Verstappen. https://cna.asia/48hoBtY

WATCH: Kareen Kaur may not be old enough to have a driver’s licence, but she’s already hitting speeds of over 200km/h on the racetrack. At 15, she’s Singapore’s first female F4 driver — the first rung on the ladder to F1. Here’s her story: https://cna.asia/4h1IKXu

This ex-teacher’s handmade bags typically sell out within 10 to 15 minutes each month. Tey Pei Hwa, founder of kiss-lock bag brand Rags to Peaches, explains why she still insists on doing everything by hand, even if it means making fewer bags. https://cna.asia/42ntuhw

Typhoon Matmo has strengthened ahead of making landfall today in China, prompting the government to evacuate 150,000 people. Hainan province has cancelled flights and shut down public transport in preparation. https://cna.asia/3ITBAaR

Are you usually the “therapist friend”, offering a shoulder to cry on? Providing support is a big part of friendship, but it’s important to know where to draw the line, say mental health experts. https://cna.asia/4gWNnlt

F&B operators say expanding abroad has become necessary amid Singapore's increasingly challenging operating conditions. https://cna.asia/48vJ92b

📷 A camera mounted on an LTA vehicle scans roads for cracks, potholes and damaged signs. Here’s how AI is helping Singapore detect potholes and cracks before they worsen. https://cna.asia/4gYosOr

Japan is set to have its first female prime minister, after the ruling party picked conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its new head. https://cna.asia/4mPEcEC

3 suspected suppliers of Kpods have been charged, including a 17-year-old girl. Authorities seized 16 electronic vaporisers and related components suspected to contain etomidate from her home. https://cna.asia/3KBwKQ4

Meet “the Swiftologist”: Singapore-based content creator Zachary Hourihane quit his corporate job after realising he could make a career from dishing out pop culture critiques, most notably on Taylor Swift’s music. Here’s how his fortunes rise and fall with Swift’s success: https://cna.asia/3KrTbHB

Your kid wants a sip — or maybe even their own cup — of strawberry matcha. Green tea has antioxidants and vitamins, so what could go wrong? The answer? Caffeine. https://cna.asia/4gUSd2p

Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to more than 4 years in prison over prostitution-related charges. He was acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, which could have earned him a life sentence. https://cna.asia/3IXdLyZ

📱Can’t take your eyes off screens? Doctors warn that prolonged digital eye strain is a growing public health issue linked to long-term vision problems. https://cna.asia/48I9F8j

Authorities are investigating 44 suspected gastroenteritis cases at two E-Bridge Pre-School outlets at Dawson Road and Sengkang Square. It came less than a month after a similar outbreak hit its MacPherson branch. https://cna.asia/478gKxG

Playing Taylor Swift's new album on repeat? Here are some Easter eggs you may not have noticed in the lyrics: https://cna.asia/4mSIWcJ