5 things you need to know this morning: May 2, 2024

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

Five things you need to know

1. Weight-loss drug available in Canada next week

Weight-loss drug Wegovy will be available in Canada next Monday, the makers of Ozempic have said. The drug, sold by Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, is administered in the form of weekly injections.

Weight-loss drug Wegovy available in Canada starting May 6 https://t.co/QAyuaq9Mvm

— CP24 (@CP24) May 2, 2024

2. Face of Neanderthal woman reconstructed

A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal skull has been reconstructed by scientists in the UK. The ancient hominid – a female – belonged to a now-extinct species that was closely related to modern humans.

Face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed https://t.co/NB9DihQxqM

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 2, 2024

3. Emotional support alligator stolen, dumped in swamp

The owner of an emotional support alligator has revealed that his unusual pet has been taken by pranksters and ultimately dumped in a swamp. The loveable reptile, known as "WallyGator," is said to have helped relieve Joie Henney's depression for nearly a decade.

Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing https://t.co/jygYnoKBk8

— The Associated Press (@AP) May 1, 2024

4. Apple investigating after iPhone alarm clocks fail to sound

Apple has said it's working hard to fix the alarm clock feature on some iPhones after irate social media users complained of oversleeping. The alarm made no sound for some unhappy individuals, causing them to have an unexpected lie-in.

It's not you: it's Apple. If you use your iPhone as an alarm clock and you've been oversleeping, it may be because of a bug preventing alarms from sounding. https://t.co/eK6bC9sSVk

— Techlicious (@Techlicious) May 2, 2024

5. Photograph released to mark princess's 9th birthday

A new photograph of Princess Charlotte, the daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, has been released to mark the youngster's ninth birthday. In a post on X, the family thanked well-wishers for their "kind messages."

Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte! 🎂

Thank you for all of the kind messages today.

📸 The Princess of Wales pic.twitter.com/2DSDiuO93c

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2024