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Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to Lake America after Trump order

Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to Lake America after Trump order
BBC News Wednesday 02 September 2026, 01:25 UTC 1 min read
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The US president made the order to change the lake's name after trade talks with Canada collapsed.

The US president made the order to change the lake's name after trade talks with Canada collapsed.
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