Apple to Rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’
Apple is reportedly considering renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' following an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to multiple sources.
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Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty as Death Penalty Looms
A 23-year-old Utah man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as a judge cleared the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty at trial, according to BBC.
Lindsay Clancy Trial: Jurors Deadlocked After Four Days of Deliberation
Jurors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy are deadlocked after four days of deliberations, but a judge has asked them to keep trying, according to BBC.
Echoes of Cold War as US Accused of Meddling in 2026 Brazil Election
Echoes of the Cold War have resurfaced as Brazil faces accusations that the US is interfering in its 2026 presidential election, a scenario reminiscent of Washington's covert actions in 1962.
MapQuest App Reaches No. 1 on Apple List After Defying Trump’s Lake Ontario Order
MapQuest's app surged to No. 1 on the Apple App Store in the U.S. after the company refused to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' under a Trump executive order, according to multiple reports.
Vance Calls Michigan Senate Candidate ‘Evil’ at Rally
US Vice-President JD Vance has called Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed 'a very, very evil' person at a campaign rally in Michigan, according to the BBC.
Sexual Assaults Happening Almost Every Day in Ceuta, Prosecutors Say
Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assaults, including nine against children, have been recorded in Ceuta since the mass influx of migrants into the Spanish exclave at the end of July, according to BBC. That number meant there was almost one case every day, Ceuta's chief prosecutor Silvia Rojas said.
John Roberts Dissents on Trump’s White House Ballroom Expansion
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a six-page dissent against President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, emphasizing the importance of preserving Washington’s historic architecture, according to CNN.
Amazon Allegedly Rigged $20bn Worth of Ad Prices, Lawsuit Claims
Amazon is accused of secretly overcharging more than a million advertising customers by manipulating online auctions to set higher ad prices, according to a lawsuit filed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan group of 22 states.
US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom
The US Supreme Court has ruled that construction of a $400m ballroom at the White House can proceed, in a victory for President Donald Trump.
Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for life
Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Congressman George Santos after concluding he engaged in insider trading by betting against his own attendance at the State of the Union address.
Peter Thiel’s Bayeux Tapestry Visit Sparks Controversy
The British Museum hosted Peter Thiel, founder of Palantir, for a private viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry, despite concerns over special treatment for someone linked to Jeffrey Epstein. According to The Guardian.
Algeria President Seeks Death Penalty for Arsonists
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has called for the reinstatement of the death penalty for arsonists following deadly forest fires that killed at least 12 people, according to the BBC.
Trump Renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ Amid Trade Tensions
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America,' escalating tensions with Canada during an ongoing trade dispute. Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the move 'something out of “Saturday Night Live.”'
Rival Libya Factions Sign Deal for 24-Month Elections
Rival Libya factions have signed an agreement to hold national elections within 24 months, according to Walid Ellafi, state minister of political affairs and communications in the internationally recognized Government of National Unity.