Car owners claimed a bear trashed their Rolls-Royce. Insurers say it was fraud involving a person in a bear suit.

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the bear costume found by the polcie
Investigators found a bear suit in the suspects' home.

California Department of Insurance

Striking images show the F-35 jump-jet's first trials on a newly converted Japanese aircraft carrier

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An F-35B Lightning II aircraft departs the flight deck of the JS Kaga.
An F-35B Lightning II aircraft departs the flight deck of the JS Kaga.

Dane Wiedmann

Texas lured the most people away from California — and these other states

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The Texas State Capitol alongside the flags of the United States and Texas.
Texas remains a popular destination for Americans relocating within the country.

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I moved from California to Idaho because my home state changed politically. I love my new conservative community.

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Philip Wiseman and his wife.
Philip Wiseman said he and his wife moved to Idaho after their home state of California changed.

Philip Wiseman

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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A teenager walking through an airport terminal with his luggage.
Jen Komaromi's son traveled alone from California to France — and changed plans in Paris — at 15.

Courtesy of Jen Komaromi

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

US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop

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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Elon Musk with his hands together in front of his mouth.
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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A couple taking a selfie in front of a stall at a fair.
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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Willson at the stern of the Aurora cruise liner.
Christopher Willson bought the Aurora cruise ship on Craigslist in 2010, tried restoring it, and then sold it in 2023.

Courtesy of Christoper Willson

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