Trump reclassifies marijuana to ease research; TikTok sells U.S. ops; WA expands opioid treatment; cold case solved; symphony exceeds fundraising; mental health at record low.

President Trump signed an executive order on December 18, 2025, reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing federal restrictions and promoting medical research. TikTok agreed to sell its U.S. operations to American investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX to address national security concerns, ensuring American control over user data. Washington State launched new resources to expand access to medications for opioid use disorder, aiming to reduce overdose deaths by over 50%. A 1988 cold case in Toppenish, Washington, was solved using DNA technology, identifying the victim as Rosa Elia Vargas Jimenez Everts. The Yakima Symphony Orchestra exceeded its $130,000 fundraising goal ahead of deadline, driven by community support. Meanwhile, Gallup reported a record low in Americans’ mental health, with only 29% rating it as "excellent."