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Kratos Out, Faye In: God of War Laufey Team Reveal Why They Swapped Protagonists

Sony's latest God of War game shifts focus from Kratos to his wife, Faye, exploring her backstory and influence on the Norse saga, as revealed by Santa Monica Studio's creative team.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Adam Levine as Singer Sparks Plastic Surgery Buzz After Unrecognisable Look in Santa Monica

Adam Levine's clean-shaven look at a recent event sparked plastic surgery rumors and prompted a revisit of past controversies, as fans speculated about his dramatic transformation.

International Business Times UK

'Unrecognisable' Adam Levine Sparks Plastic Surgery Rumours During Rare Outing With Behati Prinsloo

Adam Levine's recent appearance at a Santa Monica event sparked speculation about possible plastic surgery, reigniting past controversies and drawing attention away from the event's purpose.

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Three-week-old mountain lion cub rescued by California biologists

Crimson, seen alone in Santa Monica mountains for days, gets care in Oakland zoo after mother nowhere to be found

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Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham attacked with ‘unknown substance’ by 'stalking suspect'

The 76-year-old musician was approached as he entered a building in Santa Monica on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham attacked in Santa Monica

According to law enforcement, the suspect threw an unknown substance at Buckingham before fleeing

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Los Angeles woman meets her Hinge date at the Santa Monica farmer’s market. 15 minutes in, one question ends it all

Not worth the extra mile.

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Who is Donna Motsinger? Woman awarded $19 million after jury finds Bill Cosby liable in 1972 sexual assault case

A California jury has ordered veteran comedian Bill Cosby to pay more than $19 million to a woman who says he drugged and raped her more than five decades ago, in a civil trial that concluded on Monday in Santa Monica.

The Times of India

107-year-old California airport to close – after 50 years of complaints from locals

At the end of 2028, the small airport will shutter to make way for a massive park space

The Independent UK

Route 66: The ultimate guide to driving the American quintessential road trip

As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals how to get a taste of the ‘good old days’ along the 2,500-mile route from Chicago to Santa Monica

The Independent UK

"The God of War sex mini-games were designed by women," former Sony Santa Monica writer says, which is why Aphrodite's bed looks "like a labia"

"It's a little silly the way it was in those games. But again, I think it should still be in those remakes"

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'God of War' Studio is Reportedly Developing a 'New Franchise' Set in Kratos' Universe

Sony Santa Monica is reportedly developing a new "God of War" franchise set in the Kratos universe, sparking fan excitement about a possible action-adventure spin-off.

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God of War actor Christopher Judge seems to tease Santa Monica Studio's next project — 'You’ll be hearing about what we’re doing probably in late summer'

God of War actor Christopher Judge has seemingly teased Santa Monica Studio's next major project, which he suggests will be revealed this summer.

TechRadar

Cheap Chinese EVs Are Hitting Canada. For The U.S., 'A Matter Of When'

Plus, a Waymo struck a child in Santa Monica and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will soon be a robotaxi.

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US regulators open inquiry into Waymo self-driving car that struck child in California

Federal transportation regulator to investigate after child in Santa Monica sustained minor injuries from incident

The Independent UK

Waymo sues Santa Monica for trying to stop it charging driverless cars overnight

The beeping noises and flashing lights from two charging ports, which continued through the night, have kept some residents awake since they were installed a year ago, according to new lawsuit

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New Report Details The Horrific State Of Nick Reiner’s Hotel Room Amid Arrest For Father Rob’s Slaying

The suspect in the stabbing of his parents reportedly checked into a Santa Monica hotel hours before the crime.

International Business Times UK

Jubilant Sykes' Killing: Music Community Mourns After Opera Singer Fatally Stabbed at His California Home

Renowned baritone Jubilant Sykes, 71, was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home on 8 December, with his son Micah taken into custody, as police continue a homicide investigation.

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Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home

Authorities say Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on suspicion of murder

The Guardian - AU

Jubilant Sykes’ son arrested after Grammy-nominated opera singer stabbed to death

The performer’s son Micah has been arrested on suspicion of murder, Santa Monica police said

The Conversation

Frank Gehry, the architect of the unconventional, the accidental, and the inspiring, has died at 96

In April 2005, The Simpsons featured an episode where Marge, embarrassed by her hometown’s reputation for being uneducated and uncultured, invites a world-famous architect to design a new concert hall for the city.

The Independent UK

Frank Gehry, visionary architect behind famed Guggenheim, dies aged 96

He was one of the world’s best-known architects and renowned for his imaginative designs

Evening Standard

Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96

Gehry, best known for designing the celebrated Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, died on Friday morning in Santa Monica.

InsideEVs

Waymo Has A Charging Problem

A neighborhood dispute over Waymo's overnight charging in Santa Monica has bigger implications for the autonomous taxi space.

International Business Times UK

'Back On The Dating Scene Bigtime': Ben Affleck Signals 'Decisive Break' From Jennifer Lopez With New Chiselled Look

Ben Affleck unveils a clean-shaven look in Santa Monica, signalling a fresh start and moving on from Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner.

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