Forecasters have predicted the US will push its interest rate cut decision from June to September, says Sky News Business Reporter Edward Boyd. “It was originally June was what everyone was expecting,” Mr Boyd said. “And then we’ve seen inflation – just like Australia – sticking around a bit longer than expected in the US. “So forecasters there have now pushed those rate cut decisions back to September. “But we will hear from Jerome Powell, the head of the US Federal Reserve, early tomorrow morning.”

Sky News host James Macpherson says actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore seems to think US Vice President Kamala Harris is “absolutely amazing”. “We all know that Vice President Kamala Harris is a complete idiot, but Drew Barrymore seems to think she’s absolutely amazing,” he said.  “Listen to this gushing reference she gives on her recent TV program.”  Ms Barrymore, during her interview with Ms Harris, said America needs her to be “Mamala of the country”.  “She looked embarrassed about that statement,” Mr Macpherson said.

Technology Commentator Trevor Long has discussed the “pretty major” privacy breach reported by Qantas passengers. Mr Long’s comments come after Qantas Frequent Flymer members reported other people’s boarding passes and information showed up on their Qantas apps. The airline has released a statement saying 'Qantas is investigating reports of an issue impacting the app this morning'. “The glitch I assumed based on an update to the app,” he said. “There was obviously an issue there with determining who you are.”

An Italian city has reversed a proposal to ban the sale of ice cream after midnight. Earlier this month, Milan filed legislation to ban the serving of ice cream and pizzas outdoors. The government says the intention of the law was to protect the “tranquillity” of residents. The local council says it will instead focus on alcohol bans. The reversal of the proposed ban follows widespread backlash.

A three-metre crocodile has been removed from Berry Springs south of Darwin. A photo taken by rangers shows the impressive size of the creature. The crocodile was trapped and bound according to procedures. Rangers are now working to open swimming holes in the area.

The National Cabinet will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday morning to deal with the rise in violence against women. State and territory leaders are set to meet the Prime Minister in Canberra to discuss what steps need to be taken to address the problem. Reportedly, all but one of the premiers will be in attendance. Queensland Premier Steven Miles is expected to be in virtual attendance as he is currently in Brisbane. Over the weekend, 17 rallies were held, calling for greater action to tackle the growing issue.

Thousands of protesters have rallied in Tel Aviv, demanding the release of around 130 hostages still held in Gaza. It comes after six months of Israel’s war with Hamas. Protesters scuffled with Israeli police after blocking roads in Tel Aviv. Reportedly, five protesters were arrested, according to a police statement. Talks to secure another ceasefire, which would include the release of dozens, resumed after Hamas leaders visited Cairo for a new round of truce talks.

CommSec’s Tom Piotrowski says there was a “grim picture” when US markets closed. “The reason being is we have seen stronger wages figures overnight where the US is concerned in the last quarter,” Mr Piotrowski told Sky News Australia. “And that has just exacerbated concerns about the outlook for interest rates. “We have seen both long and short-term interest rates march higher on Wall Street by a decent clip – up by about six basis points. “So that is a decent move higher at a time when there is already heightened concern about what interest rates are doing.” Presented by CommSec.

Former US president Donald Trump has been fined $14,000 after repeatedly violating a gag order. The judge presiding over his hush money trial said the 77-year-old breached nine violations. Reportedly, Mr Trump made public statements about witnesses and jurors. The former president could face possible jail time if he violates orders again. However, Mr Trump said he was exercising his right to free speech.

King Charles has returned to public duties for the first time since his cancer diagnosis. The King and Queen visited a cancer treatment centre as his first engagement. Reportedly, he met with and comforted fellow cancer patients. It is still not known to the public just what treatment he is receiving. However, King Charles told the patients that he was receiving more treatments that afternoon.

Sky News host Paul Murray has accused Anthony Albanese of living in a “bubble within the bubble” in Canberra after the Prime Minister seemed “clueless” following all the media’s circulation of crime in Alice Springs. “Now this bloke has either cut himself off from reality or he has built all these walls around himself that he is not seeing what is really going on,” Mr Murray said. “He is either seeing what people are telling him or what he is willing to hear.” Mr Murray ridiculed the Prime Minister’s attempts to find “a way to blame the previous government”. “He’s been in charge for two years,” Mr Murray said.

Chris Ellston commonly known as ‘Billboard Chris’ says Melbourne reminds him of Vancouver with its strong left leaning, and details his heartbreaking encounter with a 13-year-old already “deceived” by trans ideology. Mr Ellston has made a name for himself by standing up to gender, ideology, and the use of puberty blockers on children, by wearing a billboard around his neck and inviting people to debate him. “Just that day I would say I spoke with ten different individuals who identify as trans,” Me Ellston told Sky News Australia host Rita Panahi. “That included one girl 13-year-old who came to debate me. “She was wearing chest binders, and that breaks my heart; this is a little kid, it’s just a little girl who is already a fiery social justice warrior, and she has been deceived into believing that she’s really a boy.”

Shadow Education Minister Sarah Henderson has expressed her shock at the University of Sydney’s acceptance of ‘intifada’ chants and has questioned the Education Minister’s lack of intervention. Explosive documents reveal the University of Sydney views the chants as “perfectly acceptable” and acknowledge they are linked to violent and terrorist acts. “This is appalling,” Ms Henderson told Sky News. “Whoever has given this advice needs to go from the university. “What the hell is the Minister for Education doing? Why has he not intervened? “Why is he not demanding that these protests be shut down?”

Sky News Australia host Liz Storer fears for the future generation of kids already addicted to their phones. It comes as a respected Queensland teacher has revealed the shocking number of school students hooked on social media. “Kids now have these devices from a very young age, they are highly addicted, we know that,” Ms Storer said. “We know the rates of depression and anxiety have gone through the roof. “We have embraced technology to the detriment of society, and with absolutely no thought to the far-reaching effects. “What will this look like in ten, twenty years time when we have generations who have been raised on these things? “We are starting to see the results, and the future looks grim.”

Sky News Australia host Liz Storer fears Scotland is on track to electing another Humza Yousaf. Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned despite being adamant he could survive an incoming vote of no confidence after ceasing a deal with the Greens. “This Anas Sarwar guy has also said he will not repeal the hate speech laws, in fact he is actually going to add misogyny to them,” Ms Storer said. “He is actually going to widen the scope of these ridiculous laws. “Yet, in a poll conducted in March, 32 per cent of respondents said this guy would make a better first minister than Humza Yousaf. “It’s basically the same guy? Back out now, what are you doing?”

Sky News host Rita Panahi has mocked talk show host Drew Barrymore after her “cringe” interaction with Vice President Kamala Harris where she called her the “Mamala of America”. The Vice President appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show where they discussed the Vice President’s viral laugh. During the conversation, the actress closely leant in to Ms Harris’ face to discuss the state of US politics. “I've been thinking that we really all need a tremendous hug in the world right now,” Barrymore said. “But in our country, we need you to be Mamala of the country.” Ms Panahi claimed Ms Harris was the most unpopular and “incompetent” Vice President of all time.

Sky News contributor Chris Uhlmann believes it’s important to find a sense of “common purpose” in Australia. This comes after fears of an erosion of western civilization values, following various religious linked attacks. “We’re seeing old world hatreds leech into the new world,” Mr Uhlmann told Sky News host Peta Credlin “I do think there has to be a peace around citizenship and around unity that we’re not hearing at the moment. “It has to be a real concern about how we find our unity. “We can find a common cause”

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan has slammed Treasurer Jim Chalmers for putting “more fuel” on the inflation fire with the “highest spending budget" outside the COVID-19 response since the Global Financial Crisis. “More government spending is only going to fuel inflation,” Mr Canavan told Sky News Australia host Andrew Bolt. “That is what the government has done over the past year. “I said last year, their budget last year was the highest spending budget outside the Coronavirus response, since Kevin Rudd during the GFC. “The Treasurer just put more fuel on it.”

Israel is concerned the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Former Labor MP Michael Danby has joined Sky News host Peta Credlin and Sky News contributor Kosha Gada to discuss whether or not the ICC will issue arrest warrants and what it will mean for the war effort. “This is an out of control agency that has got no evidence and has asked no questions and has not been fair to both sides,” Mr Danby told Sky News host Peta Credlin. “The international court of justice is a different beast, the Israelis have appeared before that and they have made various statements about Gaza that the South Africans had a right to make an appeal. “They did not say there was proof of genocide, but the international court begins with Israel, it will go to the United States next and it will come to Australia and all the Western democracies. “It’s a terrible idea and both the US and Israel are not signatories to it.”

Explosive documents reveal the University of Sydney views chants of intifada as “perfectly acceptable” and are not hate-speech, according to Sky News host Sharri Markson. It follows complaints about on-campus protests where students chanted the word “intifada”. The document from the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Student Affairs unit reads: “The University acknowledges the use of the word ‘intifada’ is viewed by some as having an inherent link to violence or terrorist acts, and at times violence or terrorism has been a feature of events that were characterised as intifadas occurring across the Middle East. “However, the University does not accept that every use of the word can reasonably be interpreted in this way, and in the context of current pro-Palestine protests, use of the word is more appropriately viewed as an expression of a political stance in connection with pro-Palestinian activism as opposed to being a statement in support of terrorist acts.” Sky News host Sharri Markson said the statement showcased the university at its “woke finest” as she accused it of “cowing down” to racism and terrorism. “You should all hang your heads in shame,” she said. “Trying to find excuses for chants of intifada. Trying to find excuses for calls for terrorism. This is unacceptable. “You’re showing us the absolute worst bureaucratic lunacy to try and twist this word into one that’s non-offensive and perfectly acceptable. “Muscle up, fix this antisemitism that’s exploding at the University of Sydney, or resign and go home.”