Midday News: Cryptic Clues in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Lanternflies Thrive in NYC, Bronx Tree Lighting, and Concerns Over Trans Students Protections

Police say shell casings from the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had cryptic words scrawled on them. Meanwhile, spotted lanternflies are thriving in New York City, raising concerns about their growing destruction. Also, the Bronx celebrates the holidays with its annual tree lighting near Yankee Stadium Thursday night. And President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to roll back protections for trans students have New York advocates and parents speaking out.