5 things you need to know this morning: Oct. 4, 2022

Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.

Five things you need to know

1. North Korea fires missile over Japan

North Korea has fired a missile over Japan, prompting fear and fury in Tokyo and Washington. The missile travelled 4,500 kilometres before crashing into the Pacific Ocean.

BREAKING: North Korea appeared to launch at least one missile over Japan on Tuesday, prompting the government to issue a rare alert calling for residents to take shelter. https://t.co/gfW3vCpZGZ

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) October 4, 2022

2. Florida death toll now close to 100: reports

The death toll from Hurricane Ian has grown to nearly 100 in Florida, according to reports. The devastating storm caused immense damage to some coastal areas in the Sunshine State.

LATEST: At least 99 people in Florida have died due to Hurricane Ian, according to local officials.

Four additional people have also been reported dead due to the storm in North Carolina, the governor's office said over the weekend. https://t.co/pdbwXsUv9w

— ABC News (@ABC) October 4, 2022

3. EU lawmakers vote to force tech firms to use same charging cable

Members of the European Union's parliament have voted to force tech firms to use the same type of charging cable for all their devices. It means smartphones and tablets – including those made by Apple, which insists on using its own cable – will have to use a USB-C charger from 2024.

Now passed by EU: iPhones, AirPods and (almost) all portable electronics must be able to use the same charger, USB-C, by end of 2024.
(Laptops by 2026.)https://t.co/yA0nVW6gk8

— Adrian Weckler (@adrianweckler) October 4, 2022

4. Ukraine's president joins condemnation of Elon Musk's peace plan

Ukraine's president has joined a chorus of angry voices denouncing Elon Musk for suggesting the country negotiate a compromise with Russia to end the war. Musk said Ukraine should acknowledge the loss of Crimea and agree to genuine referenda in the Donbas in order to avert the potential of nuclear war.

Elon Musk argues with Zelensky after saying Ukraine should stay NEUTRAL in war with Russia to 'seek peace' https://t.co/4BNp6HH5TU

— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) October 3, 2022

5. HBO attacked for poor lighting once again

HBO has been under fire once again for what some viewers said was poor lighting in a George R. R. Martin-inspired TV show. This time fans complained about dark scenes in House of Dragon, a spin-off of Game of Thrones, which was also attacked for lighting decisions.

'House of the Dragon' outrages fans with dark episode: 'Abomination' https://t.co/MZuSbCmOfJ pic.twitter.com/BtoKfDL75u

— New York Post (@nypost) October 3, 2022

And lastly...

In lighter news, a confused coyote has achieved fame after finding itself in the school toilets at a school in California. The canine has been nicknamed "Wile E" after its hapless adventure.

'That's not a pup!'🤔 A Coyote sneaks into the bathroom at a Riverside area middle school. The coyote has since been released. MORE: https://t.co/DrT9BSA8W5 pic.twitter.com/bDdWQGj9AW

— FOX 11 Los Angeles (@FOXLA) October 4, 2022