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Australia's four major banks — Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, NAB and ANZ — are now all forecasting that the Reserve Bank of Australia will lift interest rates at its meeting next week. ABC News reported the shift in its finance report, marking a rare point of total agreement among the banks on the RBA's next move, and borrowers are watching closely for what a hike would mean for mortgages.

The US Supreme Court has issued a rare 9-0 unanimous decision that commentators say carries significant nationwide and constitutional implications. Details of the specific case are not provided, but unanimous rulings of this kind often signal broad agreement among all nine justices on a legal question affecting the whole country.

Madison's Finance Committee has unanimously approved funding for 220 police body cameras, a step toward equipping the city's police force with the recording devices. The vote marks progress on a measure long debated in Madison, where policing oversight and accountability have been recurring points of public discussion.

Teamsters Local Union No. 174 announced that members working at Heidelberg/Corliss have voted unanimously to authorize a strike. A strike authorization vote does not mean workers walk out immediately, but it gives union leaders the power to call a work stoppage if contract negotiations fail. The unanimous outcome signals strong member resolve as bargaining continues over wages and working conditions.

A US federal appeals court has issued a unanimous decision concerning suppressors and the National Firearms Act, with commentators arguing the ruling came down immediately after what they call a deliberate attempt to trap bad precedent. Gun-rights analysts are now debating what the decision means for future challenges to federal firearms regulation and whether it signals broader limits on federal authority over silencers.

Travelers and history enthusiasts are marking the feast day of Ananias of Damascus, the biblical figure who baptized Saint Paul. The occasion is being observed with visits to the small underground chapel in Damascus built on the site traditionally believed to be Ananias's home, one of the city's oldest surviving Christian sites.

Israel's Supreme Court has unanimously struck down the election panel's decision to bar Arab parties from running in the election. The ruling restores the parties' right to participate in the vote and is a significant setback for politicians who sought their exclusion. The decision underscores the court's role as a check on electoral bodies and is likely to sharpen tensions over the place of Arab citizens in Israeli politics ahead of the election.

The much-anticipated sequel 'Practical Magic 2' is drawing attention, with commentary describing behind-the-scenes or surrounding 'shenanigans' around the film. The original 1998 movie, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, built a devoted following over the years, so news of its follow-up has fans watching closely for details on the cast, plot and production. Beyond the headline's claim of shenanigans, no further specifics are available.

The Iowa Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the removal of Scott Belt from the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors. The ruling closes the door on Belt's efforts to reclaim his elected seat, and the decision is expected to determine who controls the board going forward. Few further details about the grounds for removal were available.

The Richmond city council has voted unanimously to approve a 'Trust Policy' resolution that limits how city authorities share information about residents' immigration status with federal agencies. The measure aims to build trust between immigrant communities and local government by assuring residents that routine contact with city services will not lead to immigration enforcement.

The Department of Justice has joined President Trump's legal fight against Judge Kathleen Williams. A unanimous Eleventh Circuit panel had left Williams free to enforce restrictions stemming from her finding that Trump used a federal lawsuit to manufacture judicial legitimacy for an administration position. The Justice Department's intervention escalates the dispute, drawing attention to the growing clash between the judiciary and the administration over the case.

Senator Rand Paul blocked a push to pass the Kids Online Safety Act by unanimous consent in the Senate, stalling the child online safety bill that has otherwise drawn broad bipartisan support. The move prevents the legislation from clearing the chamber without a floor debate or recorded vote, leaving its path forward uncertain. Supporters of the bill, which would impose duty-of-care obligations on online platforms regarding minors, now face renewed procedural hurdles.

The Hamilton County Election Board has unanimously approved the adoption of vote centers. The move will allow voters in the Indiana county to cast ballots at any designated voting location on election day, rather than being tied to a single precinct. The decision is being reported by local media including WTHR, and is drawing attention ahead of upcoming elections as officials and residents weigh how the change will affect accessibility and turnout.

Denmark's Parliament has unanimously backed continued military aid to Ukraine, according to the Speaker of the Folketing. The broad cross-party support signals that Copenhagen intends to sustain its weapons and defence assistance to Kyiv despite the ongoing war with Russia. Denmark has been one of Ukraine's most active European backers, including donations of fighter jets and artillery.