I've made a conscious decision not to be a helicopter parent. My oldest child was walking alone to the library by the time he was in 1st grade.

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Jen Komaromi's son traveled alone from California to France — and changed plans in Paris — at 15.

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The first female commander of the Air Force's A-10 demo team reflects on flying the Warthog on the eve of its retirement

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US Air Force Maj. Lindsay "MAD" Johnson prepares to put on her helmet.

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California's economic growth is slipping behind Texas as the Lone Star state draws corporate HQs and people

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Texas' economy is growing faster than California's.

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Elon Musk says he will take legal action after California officials cited his politics when rejecting SpaceX launches

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The California Coastal Commission denied a request for more frequent SpaceX launches from the US Space Force on Thursday.

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They moved to Scotland from California with their 3 kids. It's safer, slower, and they have a better work-life balance.

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Zack and Annie moved to Scotland from California with their three kids.

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I spent $2 million restoring a cruise ship I bought on Craigslist. The project took over my life, but I don't regret it.

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Christopher Willson bought the Aurora cruise ship on Craigslist in 2010, tried restoring it, and then sold it in 2023.

Courtesy of Christoper Willson

Judge Blocks California’s New Anti-AI Deepfake Election Bill

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A California family of 5 found a house in Scotland listed for under $270,000. The catch: It was half the size of their old place.

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The couple bought their house in Scotland without viewing it in person.

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A Gen Xer with a master's degree hasn't found work in 9 years. He says he's only landed four interviews.

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Chris Putro, 55, has been looking for a job for a job for the last nine years.

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Big Tech just notched a huge win in California with an AI bill veto

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a big artificial intelligence safety bill.

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