Global National: April 1, 2023 | Deadly US tornadoes leave trail of destruction across midwest

At least 21 people are now dead, after dozens of tornadoes swept through parts of the U.S. midwest and the southern states. According to the country's national weather service, there were at least 66 reported tornadoes across seven states — all within a span of 24 hours. Reggie Cecchini looks at the damage.

Baby formula shortages dominated headlines a year ago when a key manufacturing plant was temporarily shut down, due to bacterial contamination in some products. But some parents are still struggling to find the necessary products to feed their little ones. Katherine Ward has more.

During the pandemic, the world's attention shifted to fighting off COVID-19. Yet another epidemic has remained: HIV-AIDS. Despite calls for Canada to do more to prevent HIV and increase testing, the federal budget fell far short of what advocates were hoping for. Touria Izri explains.

There’s an increasing push in law and big business to put a price on colour pigments, but one British artist is on a crusade to free colour for fellow creators – and everyone else. Redmond Shannon introduces us to the artist, and the battle shaping up around a key question: who owns colour?

Fuelled by a narrative that drag time story hours and other family friendly events are sexualizing children and putting them at risk, LGBTQ+ events have found themselves continually under threat — and it's why a group of queer community members in Calgary have come together to stand up to the hate. Heather Yourex-West has more.

In the 2023 federal budget, the Trudeau government vowed to find savings of more than $15-billion over four years. It may want to start with the phone bill. Global’s David Akin has more.

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