Global National: June 23, 2024 | Tens of millions facing dangerous heat, humidity in US

In tonight's top story: More than 100 million Americans across 27 states are still dealing with the heat and humidity that began last week. This, as severe storms and flooding have prompted evacuations and a disaster proclamation in Iowa. Meanwhile, at least one tornado ripped through Wisconsin on Saturday night, leaving a path of destruction and power outages. Heather Yourex-West has the latest.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the choice facing voters in a Toronto federal byelection will "mirror" the one they will face in the next federal election. Toronto-St. Paul’s has long been considered a Liberal stronghold, but the vote scheduled for next Monday is shaping up to be more competitive, and as national-level polling suggests, voters across the country are eager for change. Mackenzie Gray reports.

Warning: This story contains disturbing images; discretion is advised. In the Middle East, violence and uncertainty continues to hang over the crisis in Gaza, as peace talk efforts between Israel and Hamas stall. On Saturday, an Israeli airstrike hit a United Nations building in northern Gaza, killing several people, according to witnesses. In the occupied West Bank, Israel Defense Forces are investigating a troubling incident caught on camera, involving a wounded Palestinian man strapped to the hood of an armoured vehicle, moving throughout the streets of Jenin. Redmon Shannon has more.

If you've been to the grocery store looking for olive oil lately, you'll know how expensive it has gotten. Olives are highly susceptible to extreme weather — and excess heat can severely impact olive production in countries like Italy, Spain and Greece. But it's not just olives. In fact, so much of the produce we depend on is highly vulnerable to severe weather, and as Kyle Benning reports, the farmers who bring us our food aren't immune either.

Plus, the thought of a Game 7 in this year's Stanley Cup final seemed nearly impossible after the Edmonton Oilers lost the first three games of the series. Now, they're one win away from bringing the cup back to Canada for the first time in 31 years. With so much at stake, it could be one of the greatest games in hockey history. As Jeff Semple reports, few are feeling the hype as much as former long-time voice of the Oilers, Rod Phillips.

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