Santa Monica, California
Coverage of Santa Monica, California in the Nexus archive.
- Alabama boy battling cancer lands experimental drug after posting secret viral video that drew Trump response
An Alabama boy named Will Roberts with a rare form of bone cancer has started experimental treatment after a viral video plea caught the attention of President Donald Trump and others. The 15-year-old had been battling stage 4 osteosarcoma for 16 months. He was granted access to the experimental gene therapy DeltaRex-G after his video went viral.
- Waymo driverless cars overrun Atlanta neighborhood, circling cul-de-sacs and alarming families with kids
Waymo's driverless cars have been circling cul-de-sacs in an Atlanta neighborhood, causing traffic and alarm among families with kids. The issue is due to a routing behavior problem, and Waymo has admitted to the problem and is working to address it. The company has faced other issues recently, including a recall of nearly 4,000 vehicles and investigations into safety incidents.
- The 'Oscars of Science': Breakthrough Prize 2026 awards over $18 million for discoveries across space, physics and more
The Breakthrough Prize 2026 awarded over $18 million for scientific discoveries in space, physics, and other fields. Sergey Brin and Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto were featured at the 12th ceremony held in Santa Monica, California.