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UPDATED Aug 31, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Aug 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

Google renames Lake Ontario to “Lake America” in US

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Google updated its Maps application so that US users see Lake Ontario labeled as “Lake America.” The change follows an order from Trump, according to the article’s description of the update.
WHO: Google
WHAT: Google updated Google Maps to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States.
WHEN: Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The rename was made after Trump ordered the name change.
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