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Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

Straits Times

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

Aug 27 - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, a change he said would take effect immediately.

Straits Times

Talarico leads Paxton for Texas Senate while Hinojosa trails Abbott in governor’s race: Poll

Talarico leads Paxton for Texas Senate while Hinojosa trails Abbott in governor’s race: Poll

Democrat James Talarico is leading Republican Ken Paxton in the Senate race in Texas, while Republican Greg Abbott is leading Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the gubernatorial race in the Lone Star State, according to a new poll from Texas…

CBC

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order directing interior secretary to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as Canada trade war persists.

CBC

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the US

Sky News

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the US

Donald Trump has said he will rename Lake Ontario as ⁠Lake America in the US following the escalating trade war with Canada.

Sky News

Watch live: Trump gives remarks amid tariff battles, participates in signing time

Watch live: Trump gives remarks amid tariff battles, participates in signing time

President Trump will give remarks during scheduled signing time on Thursday. It comes as the administration faces scrutiny over the president’s trade war with Canada, looming sanctions on Iran amid the nearly six-month conflict and after…

Netanyahu, Katz deny reported Israeli plan to reopen Gaza’s Erez Crossing next week

Times of Israel

Netanyahu, Katz deny reported Israeli plan to reopen Gaza’s Erez Crossing next week

North Gaza crossing to reopen only when Hamas is disarmed, PM and defense minister say, as preparations underway for imminent reopening amid US pressure for progress on Gaza peace The post Netanyahu, Katz deny reported Israeli plan to…

Times of Israel

Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods

The New York Times

Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods

Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide.

The New York Times

Maine Democrat backs Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘It won’t go well for them’

Maine Democrat backs Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘It won’t go well for them’

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) doubled down on his support for President Trump’s tariff war with Canada, saying any retaliation stemming from the tariffs “won’t go well” for the neighboring country. “If Canada thinks they’re better off…

How California is preparing to fight Trump’s criticisms of the midterm vote

Al Jazeera

How California is preparing to fight Trump’s criticisms of the midterm vote

Trump has accused the state of 'cheating'. But election officials say they are using outreach to combat misinformation.

Al Jazeera

Relief committee invites Osun election violence victims to submit claims

The Punch

Relief committee invites Osun election violence victims to submit claims

Victims of the August 15 Osun governorship election violence are invited to submit claims to the state’s Election Violence Relief Committee for support. Read More…

The Punch

How much beef does the US import, and where does it come from?

How much beef does the US import, and where does it come from?

About 80% of U.S. beef imports in the first half of 2026 came from five countries, according to the USDA.

Daily Trust