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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'

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Google updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States. The change applies within Google Maps for US users.
WHO: Google
WHAT: Google updated Google Maps to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for US users.
WHEN: Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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