12 PM ET: Trump trial opening statements, weight loss plateau, TikTok ready to fight & more

<p>The prosecution and defense gave their opening statements in the hush money trial in New York against former President Donald Trump. The US is reportedly planning to sanction a unit of the Israeli military over alleged abuses in the West Bank. A new study has looked at weight loss plateaus and how to avoid them. North Korean illustrators may have helped create popular US TV cartoons. Plus, TikTok says it's ready to fight a ban in court.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>