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17 students and 2 staff members from E-Bridge Pre-School in MacPherson have reported gastroenteritis symptoms since Sep 9. Authorities are currently investigating the case. https://cna.asia/48hCwjD

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle opened to US$70 million in North America, setting a new record for anime opening weekends. It has surpassed Pokémon: The First Movie. https://cna.asia/46Bk7gp

"Harder than I thought to find a job." Job anxiety is a concern among fresh graduates in Singapore. Will the new government-sponsored traineeship programme help bridge the gap? https://cna.asia/3K46iOM

📦 AT A GLANCE: From Monday (Sep 15), retail customers sending packages to the US can use a new Singapore Post service that complies with tariff changes for low-value packages. Called Speedpost Direct International (Retail), it offers flat shipping rates for two packaging options: up to 0.5kg and up to 2kg. https://cna.asia/3IaYGto

What’s with the morbid jokes among youth? In recent years, humour online seems to have turned darker. Does it help us cope or mask the pain we need to confront? This CNA TODAY writer explores: https://cna.asia/3VincM3

This Singaporean Lego collector, Mr Robin Chua, has over 6,000 Minifigures packed into his four-room HDB flat. CNA Lifestyle got an exclusive peek at his collection, which is worth a five-figure sum. https://cna.asia/47GVjEY

Speaking up to express your opinion at work can be tricky, especially when you risk stepping on the toes of your colleagues – or worse, your boss. Should you risk being labelled "difficult", or just keep your thoughts to yourself and hope for the best? Here are some tips: https://cna.asia/3I7XLKf

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has observed a number of allegedly fraudulent bulk orders made by individuals claiming to be SAF personnel. MINDEF has made police reports on them. https://cna.asia/46CKEtG

Meet Madam Lin Geok I, one of Singapore’s oldest seniors. Born in 1920, she got married at 18 and is living a medicine-free life at 105. CNA TODAY catches up with the spunky centenarian and her elderly children. https://cna.asia/4gl7Gsz

Big Read: Heard of "AI slop"? From "brain rot" content to fake news websites, the genre is flooding the internet. Here's why it's more harmful than just a silly distraction: https://cna.asia/4mz4hYJ

Once an avid swimmer and cyclist, Mr Lee Meng Poh unexpectedly started losing his vision in 2012. Here’s how he found comfort and fortitude in an unlikely pursuit - dragon boating. https://cna.asia/4ghVl8m

Gabriel Lee, 48, left his engineering job that required more travel to care for his 14-year-old son with cerebral palsy. More working adults like him are juggling “sandwiched” roles of caring for both young and old in their families — and say more support is needed. https://cna.asia/46gqxQL

WATCH: Extremism in Singapore isn’t just religious anymore — it now includes neo-Nazi and incel ideologies, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He outlined how the government plans to strengthen rehab efforts target self-radicalised youths with mentorship and cyber wellness. https://cna.asia/4n7HtjQ

Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder? While the 22-year-old has no criminal history, a family member told investigators he had become more political in recent years. https://cna.asia/4pkHm5N

Sushila Karki, 73, a former chief justice known for her anti-corruption stance, has been appointed Nepal's interim prime minister after deadly protests toppled the government. President Ram Chandra Poudel also dissolved parliament and set Mar 5 as the date for elections. https://cna.asia/42vbuBA

Big Read: Was the bystander effect to blame for the recent tragedy involving 11-year-old Muhammad Hairil Effendi, who was found floating in the sea off East Coast Park on Aug 31 and pronounced dead at the scene? Experts noted that people often hesitate to act when a situation feels ambiguous: https://cna.asia/47FYYTj

A florist said it suffered losses of more than S$1,000 for a bulk order that was never collected - the 2nd such incident in recent days. A man had asked for 150 small bouquets and 4 extra-large ones, claiming it was a "corporate order from the government" and that he was from Bedok Army Camp. https://cna.asia/4pmqP1i

The suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing has been identified by multiple media outlets as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. https://cna.asia/48cyHft

Charlie Kirk killing: Donald Trump tells Fox News that the suspect is in custody and was turned in by "someone very close" to him. https://cna.asia/47zH1G2

3 people were taken to hospital, including one to KKH, after a false ceiling collapsed at Liat Towers. https://cna.asia/3IlV73x