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Apple Maps shows 'Lake America' for U.S. users, following President Trump's directive to rename Lake Ontario; Google Maps followed suit, while non-U.S. users still see Lake Ontario. MapQuest has not changed. The move is tied to U.S.–Canada trade tensions and has drawn criticism from Canadian officials who note the Indigenous origins of the traditional name.
Apple Maps now shows Lake America instead of Lake Ontario for US-based users after a Trump executive order; Canada-based users still see Lake Ontario. Google has made the same change for US users. The US Interior Department must update the official geographic names database (GNIS) within 30 days, as part of the ongoing US-Canada trade dispute and tariffs.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is asking for public comments on potential changes to federal vaccine recommendations—covering how vaccines are categorized, timed, and sequenced and weighing the risks of shared decision-making—following President Trump's order to limit the infant vaccination schedule; comments are due by Sept. 20 to bolster scientific rigor and public trust.
Michigan says it will maintain its standing pediatric immunization schedule aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics, despite President Trump's Aug. 10 executive order to trim the federal vaccine slate and split MMR into single-disease vaccines. Public health officials warn the change could cause confusion and undermine protection as measles cases rise, noting no data supports altering the schedule and that combined vaccines like MMR remain safe.
A new White House order aims to limit the influence of proxy advisory firms like ISS and Glass Lewis, which could weaken shareholder rights and impact ESG considerations in investment decisions, reflecting broader efforts to shift power towards CEOs and away from activist shareholders.
Parts of the longstanding White House Peace Vigil in D.C. were dismantled by law enforcement following an order from Trump, marking a significant change in a historic protest site.
Kari Lake, following Trump's directives, has significantly downsized Voice of America, resulting in widespread layoffs and the reduction of its staff from about 1,400 to approximately 250, marking the end of a longstanding tradition of independent journalism and raising concerns about the impact on global information dissemination.
A transgender girl led her Minnesota high school softball team to a state championship, sparking a public dispute between swimmer Riley Gaines and gymnast Simone Biles over transgender athletes in sports. Gaines criticized the league and the player, while Biles called for inclusivity and support for trans athletes. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about federal and state policies on transgender participation in sports, with the MSHSL defying a Trump order and facing federal investigations.