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Trump Urges Apple to Rename Lake Ontario, Prompting Google Compliance

Former President Donald Trump has publicly requested that Apple change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on its digital maps, leading Google Maps to implement the change. The directive has sparked widespread attention and driven traffic to competing mapping services.

31 Aug, 08:00 — 31 Aug, 18:55
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ReutersVery High4h ago

Trump was sending message to Iran with Kharg Island post, says Vance - reuters.com

Trump was sending message to Iran with Kharg Island post, says Vance  reuters.com

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BBCHigh5h ago

Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps

The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.

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bloombergHigh5h ago

Trump Says ‘Let Data Reign’ in Call to Support Data Centers

President Donald Trump warned that a growing public backlash to data centers in the US poses an economic threat to communities that oppose new infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence and risks giving China the upper hand in the AI race.

By Skylar Woodhouse

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wsjHigh3h ago

Trump Says Communities That Oppose Data Centers Risk Becoming ‘Backwards and Poor’ - WSJ

Trump Says Communities That Oppose Data Centers Risk Becoming ‘Backwards and Poor’  WSJ

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wapoMostly Factual2h ago

Trump says voters who oppose data centers will ‘kill the Golden Goose’

The president defends the server farms as polling shows sizable shares of Americans from both political parties are opposed to them.

By Cat Zakrzewski

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Trump attacks datacenter pushback, saying opponents ‘want to end up being backwards and poor’

Three-quarters of Americans said in a recent poll that they oppose datacenters being built next to their homes Donald Trump has criticized communities pushing back against datacenter projects across the US amid a growing backlash, warning those that reject them risk becoming “backwards and poor”. As controversy surrounding local datacenter plans continues to swirl around election campaigns nationwide ahead of November’s midterm elections, the US president declared Americans “will only have yo...

By Maya Yang

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

‘Let Data Reign’: Trump decries opposition to data centres in US

Despite concerns over electricity and water consumption, US president calls on communities to embrace data centres.

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Fox NewsMixed2h ago

‘Backwards and poor’: Trump issues dire warning to communities blocking critical technology

President Donald Trump warned communities rejecting data centers risk becoming "backwards and poor" as states battle over AI boom energy and water costs.

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cnbcMostly Factual2h ago

Trump says U.S. communities opposing AI data centers could end up 'backwards and poor'

"China could not be happier with this anti Data Center movement," Trump said as Republicans express concerns about the backlash to data centers.

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cbcHigh12h ago

Could Ford's fight with Trump swing key byelections to the PCs? Experts weigh in

After months on his political backfoot, Doug Ford was on the offensive this week, squaring off with Donald Trump in a war of words. Political analysts and experts say the fight plays to the premier's strengths and has contributed to a spike in his approvals just ahead of three provincial key byelections this week.

By Shawn Jeffords

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globe-and-mailHigh4h ago

Trump ramps up pressure on Apple to change name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

U.S. President has contacted the tech giant directly to ask for the change, a U.S. official said

By Kelly Geraldine Malone

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morningstar8h ago

The Center for Food Safety: Trump Administration Sued for Approving 'Forever Chemical' Pesticide Trifludimoxazin - Morningstar

The Center for Food Safety: Trump Administration Sued for Approving 'Forever Chemical' Pesticide Trifludimoxazin  Morningstar

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

MapQuest surges in rankings after Google bows to Trump and re-labels Lake Ontario

Trump renamed the body of water as Lake America after trade talks between Canada and the US fell apart

By Rachel Dobkin

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1h ago

MapQuest skyrockets on app stores after 'Lake America' refusal

Trump wants mapmakers to switch to "Lake America." MapQuest has said no. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images MapQuest, the self-proclaimed "OG of online mapping," says it's sticking with "Lake Ontario." Its usage has skyrocketed 50x, the company tells BI. It all started as a "joke about being so old we don't know how to update our maps." It's 2026, and all things late '90s and early 2000s are cool again. Including, apparently, MapQuest. The self-proclaimed "OG of online mapping" has shot up to the f...

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forbes5h ago

Trump Says Communities Will Be ‘Backwards And Poor’ If They Oppose Data Centers

A majority of Americans oppose construction of data centers in their local areas, according to a 2026 Gallup survey.

By Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff

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national-postMostly Factual1h ago

Trump has ‘reached out’ to Apple about renaming Lake Ontario on its maps

The 'Lake America' label was adopted by Google Maps in the U.S. over the weekend

By Ellie Hutchings

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YahooMostly Factual7h ago

Apple may change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' soon after talk with Trump, U.S. Interior Secretary says

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

Vance says Trump’s dramatic Kharg Island post was meant as a signal to Iran

US Vice President JD Vance stated Donald Trump's social media post conveyed a message to Iran. American military officials confirmed no strikes occurred on Kharg Island overnight. An Iranian official dismissed Trump's post as laughable and not credible. US forces did attack two Iranian launchers on Larak Island recently. These developments renew security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.

By YASHASVI VASISTHA

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Trump losing support from Indian-Americans ahead of November midterms, survey finds

President Trump remains significantly unpopular with Asian-American voters, with 70% seeing him unfavourably.

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straits-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Trump was sending message to Iran with Kharg Island post, says Vance - The Straits Times

Trump was sending message to Iran with Kharg Island post, says Vance  The Straits Times

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moneycontrol2h ago

Trump says US communities opposing AI data centres risk becoming ‘backwards and poor’ - Moneycontrol.com

Trump says US communities opposing AI data centres risk becoming ‘backwards and poor’  Moneycontrol.com

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deadlineMostly Factual2h ago

Apple May Soon Join Google In Renaming Lake Ontario After Donald Trump’s Executive Order

Apple may soon join Google in adopting the name Lake America for the body of water long known as Lake Ontario – at least for U.S. users of its map. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week to change the name of the lake amid a trade dispute with Canada marked by threats […]

By Dade Hayes

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual3h ago

Christopher Cross Uses Canada Stage to Blast Trump, Jokes About Getting ‘Ejected’ From America

At a Toronto concert, the “Sailing” singer apologized to Canadian fans, urging them not to “give up on us"

By Shirley Halperin

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The WeekMostly Factual4h ago

Trump’s South Carolina playbook has the GOP excited — and anxious

By helping Sen. Darline Graham snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, the president risks long-term consequences from a short-term victory

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US

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investing-com4h ago

Google Maps now shows ’Lake America’ in US, not ’Lake Ontario’

By Reuters

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news24-saMostly Factual5h ago

Google Maps will show ‘Lake America’ in the US, not ‘Lake Ontario’ - news24.com

Google Maps will show ‘Lake America’ in the US, not ‘Lake Ontario’  news24.com

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zerohedgeLow1h ago

'You Will Only Have Yourselves To Blame': Trump Warns Anti-Data-Center Crowd Not To 'Kill The Golden Goose'

'You Will Only Have Yourselves To Blame': Trump Warns Anti-Data-Center Crowd Not To 'Kill The Golden Goose' Despite recent polls showing that 70% of Americans oppose building AI data centers in their area (including 60% of Republicans), President Trump on Monday warned that communities that don't embrace them will "end up being backwards and poor." "The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards an...

By Tyler Durden

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star-kenyaMixed4h ago

Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps - the-star.co.ke

Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps  the-star.co.ke

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cbc31 Aug, 08:00First to report

Could Ford's fight with Trump swing key byelections to the PCs? Experts weigh in

3h later
morningstar31 Aug, 11:24

The Center for Food Safety: Trump Administration Sued for Approving 'Forever Chemical' Pesticide Trifludimoxazin - Morningstar

tvn2431 Aug, 12:15

Ontario czy Ameryka - która nazywa obowiązuje w Polsce? Jest odpowiedź

Yahoo31 Aug, 13:02

Apple may change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' soon after talk with Trump, U.S. Interior Secretary says

2h later
bloomberg31 Aug, 14:36

Trump Says ‘Let Data Reign’ in Call to Support Data Centers

BBC31 Aug, 15:00

Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps

news24-sa31 Aug, 15:00

Google Maps will show ‘Lake America’ in the US, not ‘Lake Ontario’ - news24.com

forbes31 Aug, 15:17

Trump Says Communities Will Be ‘Backwards And Poor’ If They Oppose Data Centers

rzeczpospolita31 Aug, 15:38

Google zmienił nazwę jeziora Ontario. Teraz Trump naciska na Apple

globe-and-mail31 Aug, 15:39

Trump ramps up pressure on Apple to change name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

straits-times31 Aug, 15:40

Trump was sending message to Iran with Kharg Island post, says Vance - The Straits Times

Reuters31 Aug, 15:46

Trump was sending message to Iran with Kharg Island post, says Vance - reuters.com

star-kenya31 Aug, 15:50

Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps - the-star.co.ke

la-vanguardia31 Aug, 15:50

Trump defiende la expansión de los centros de datos: “son la gallina de los huevos de oro”

Barron's31 Aug, 16:16

Trump Blasts US Backlash Against Data Centers - Barron's

investing-com31 Aug, 16:18

Google Maps now shows ’Lake America’ in US, not ’Lake Ontario’

The Week31 Aug, 16:20

Trump’s South Carolina playbook has the GOP excited — and anxious

wsj31 Aug, 16:31

Trump Says Communities That Oppose Data Centers Risk Becoming ‘Backwards and Poor’ - WSJ

naftemporiki31 Aug, 16:42

Βανς για την ανάρτηση Τραμπ με το Χαργκ: «Έστελνε ένα μήνυμα στους Ιρανούς»

vijesti-me31 Aug, 16:47

Google Maps sada u SAD prikazuje "Jezero Amerika" umjesto "Jezero...

Times of India31 Aug, 16:47

Vance says Trump’s dramatic Kharg Island post was meant as a signal to Iran

rolling-stone31 Aug, 17:01

Christopher Cross Uses Canada Stage to Blast Trump, Jokes About Getting ‘Ejected’ From America

hindustan-times31 Aug, 17:10

Trump losing support from Indian-Americans ahead of November midterms, survey finds

CNN31 Aug, 17:12

Republicans are spending big attacking Democrats on data centers. So why is Trump saying 'let data reign'? - CNN

politiken31 Aug, 17:14

Donald Trump har en fantasi, der kan få én til at gyse

FT31 Aug, 17:19

Trump says data centre critics ‘want to end up backwards and poor’

wapo31 Aug, 17:23

Trump says voters who oppose data centers will ‘kill the Golden Goose’

deadline31 Aug, 17:31

Apple May Soon Join Google In Renaming Lake Ontario After Donald Trump’s Executive Order

The Guardian31 Aug, 17:32

Trump attacks datacenter pushback, saying opponents ‘want to end up being backwards and poor’

cnbc31 Aug, 17:32

Trump says U.S. communities opposing AI data centers could end up 'backwards and poor'

faz31 Aug, 17:45

USA unter Trump: Litauens Präsident: Moskau-Treffen von CIA-Chef hat Ziele erreicht

index-hr31 Aug, 17:52

Trump se javio Appleu. Traži promjenu imena jezera Ontario na kartama

moneycontrol31 Aug, 18:21

Trump says US communities opposing AI data centres risk becoming ‘backwards and poor’ - Moneycontrol.com

Fox News31 Aug, 18:21

‘Backwards and poor’: Trump issues dire warning to communities blocking critical technology

Business Insider31 Aug, 18:35

MapQuest skyrockets on app stores after 'Lake America' refusal

zerohedge31 Aug, 18:40

'You Will Only Have Yourselves To Blame': Trump Warns Anti-Data-Center Crowd Not To 'Kill The Golden Goose'

Al Jazeera31 Aug, 18:42

‘Let Data Reign’: Trump decries opposition to data centres in US

iefimerida31 Aug, 18:45

Τραμπ σε Apple: Αλλάξτε την ονομασία της λίμνης Οντάριο στους χάρτες σας, όπως το έκανε η Google

national-post31 Aug, 18:52

Trump has ‘reached out’ to Apple about renaming Lake Ontario on its maps

The Independent31 Aug, 18:55

MapQuest surges in rankings after Google bows to Trump and re-labels Lake Ontario

klix-ba31 Aug, 19:48

Trump pisao kompaniji Apple: Traži da na svojoj platformi Maps preimenuje jezero Ontario u "Jezero Amerika"

digi2431 Aug, 20:00Latest update

„Lacul Americii” vs. Lacul Ontario: cine are dreptul să schimbe numele unui loc geografic. Cum funcționează decretul lui Trump