Israel declares war after Hamas attacks

<p>Israel has formally declared <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2023/10/08/israeli-hamas-palestinian-war-live-updates/71109683007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">war</a> after weekend Hamas attacks.</p><p>At least 2,000 people are dead after a powerful <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2023/10/08/earthquakes-kill-over-2000-in-afghanistan/71109569007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">earthquake</a> in Afghanistan.</p><p>USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze talks through a <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/09/supreme-court-conversion-therapy-ban-lgbtq-minors-tingley/71037697007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">case</a> surrounding "conversion therapy," and whether the high court may take it on.</p><p>Simone Biles keeps adding to her <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2023/10/08/simone-biles-world-championships-peace-of-mind/71111240007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">medal</a> count.</p><p>USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn takes a look at <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/10/05/microaggressions-women-at-work-new-study/71005816007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">microaggressions</a> against women at work.</p><p>Do you struggle with getting a good night's sleep? Tell USA TODAY National Correspondent Marc Ramirez about your experience at <a href="mailto:mramirez@usatoday.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mramirez@<strong>usatoday.com</strong></a>.</p><p>Episode Transcript <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/09/5-things-podcast-israel-declares-war-hamas-attacks/71118307007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available here</a></p><p>Also available at <a href="https://art19.com/shows/5-things" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">art19.com/shows/5-Things</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art