National Day Parade buzz: NDP 2026 mascot performers are going viral for their high-energy routines, with performers saying the crowd’s support on TikTok is pushing them to do their best. Online safety: Josephine Teo says social media safeguards should tackle what children can see, who can contact them, and features that keep them scrolling, with tiered access under consideration. Manpower enforcement: MOM arrested 14 over suspected employment offences, including “phantom workers” used to inflate foreign worker quotas via alleged false CPF contributions. Illegal gambling crackdown: Police arrested nine linked to overseas platform GemBet, including shell-company setups and frozen suspected proceeds. Inflation watch: MAS/MTI data shows core inflation rose to 1.6% in June, driven by food, services and retail goods, while private transport eased slightly. Housing market: A District 5 freehold condo resale at Kent Ridge Park area hit a record $5.4m capital gain for a four-bedroom unit. Longevity economy: Ong Ye Kung says Singapore must grow the longevity economy without unnecessary healthcare cost inflation, warning against over-consumption incentives. EV charging costs: A guide breaks down Singapore’s EV charging price index and why costs vary by provider, charger type and location. Transport rules: A separate explainer looks at manual vs automatic driving licence choices in Singapore.