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Why is Lake Ontario called Lake Ontario? The name Trump wants to change

Why is Lake Ontario called Lake Ontario? The name Trump wants to change

Lake Ontario’s name comes from an Indigenous word and predates both the United States and Canada. Here’s what it means and how the name evolved.
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10 things to know about Lake Ontario as Trump orders it renamed 'Lake America'

10 things to know about Lake Ontario as Trump orders it renamed 'Lake America'

President Donald Trump's executive order applies to U.S. government references, but Canada says it will continue calling the lake Lake Ontario.
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Trump's Lake Ontario name games are silly. His trade stance is no joke

Trump's Lake Ontario name games are silly. His trade stance is no joke

Hijacking names of shared bodies of water — renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America — is no way to engender good relations. It's childish bullying.
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Catastrophic floods kill over 360 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing

Catastrophic floods kill over 360 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing

Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border after a deadly torrent of water and mud swept through communities following a glacier collapse
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Claire Valdez Discusses Puerto Rico's Political Status and Crises with PIP Leaders in Uruguay

Claire Valdez Discusses Puerto Rico's Political Status and Crises with PIP Leaders in Uruguay

Claire Valdez, a Democratic candidate for the congressional seat in New York's 7th district, recently met with leaders of the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP) in Uruguay during the Pan-American Congress. The discussions focused on the political status of Puerto Rico, as well as the island's ongoing electricity and water crises. Valdez, who won the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026, against Antonio Reynoso and Julie Won, reaffirmed her commitment to continuing the legacy of current Representative Nydia Velázquez. Her spokesperson, Ritti Singh, confirmed that Valdez supports Velázquez's Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act (H.R.2070) and intends to propose a project for a status assembly to discuss viable options for decolonization. The Pan-American Congress, held from August 21-23, 2026, aims to foster hemispheric cooperation and solidarity among nations.
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15 NY sheriffs sue Kathy Hochul, AG over new ICE agreement ban

15 NY sheriffs sue Kathy Hochul, AG over new ICE agreement ban

The sheriffs argue that the ban creates an "irreversible public-safety risk" and forces agencies into a "non-cooperation posture" with the U.S.
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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’

The executive order directs the U.S. government to use the new name for the Great Lake that borders New York and Canada. Canadian officials have said they will continue calling it Lake Ontario.
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Hochul, James sue Rensselaer County sheriff over ICE agreement

Hochul, James sue Rensselaer County sheriff over ICE agreement

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James say the sheriff's office failed to comply with a new state law requiring local agencies to end agreements allowing officers to assist with federal immigration enforcement.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit by Elon Musk's X challenging New York hate speech law

Judge dismisses lawsuit by Elon Musk's X challenging New York hate speech law

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk's X seeking to void a New York state law requiring social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism, harassment, foreign political interference and disinformation.
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NY eliminates annual fees for SUNY graduate student workers

NY eliminates annual fees for SUNY graduate student workers

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the end of mandatory fees for SUNY graduate student workers.
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President Trump Criticizes Communities Rejecting Data Centers, Citing Economic Benefits

President Trump Criticizes Communities Rejecting Data Centers, Citing Economic Benefits

President Trump stated that communities rejecting data centers are making a 'mistake,' emphasizing their potential to bring jobs and substantial tax revenue. This statement was made during an interview that aired on August 23. Data centers have become a contentious issue in local elections across the U.S., with proponents highlighting their economic advantages and role in technological advancement, particularly for artificial intelligence. Conversely, critics raise concerns about their environmental impact. President Trump has consistently defended data centers, previously calling them 'one of the biggest Driving Forces in the Future for Jobs' on Truth Social after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a one-year pause on data center construction. He also promoted his Ratepayer Protection Pledge, signed by 23 Republican governors, aimed at shielding households from increased utility costs linked to data centers. Despite his strong advocacy, President Trump acknowledged that data centers might not be suitable ...
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Senator Gillibrand Criticizes President Trump's Canadian Tariffs, Citing Increased Costs for New Yorkers

Senator Gillibrand Criticizes President Trump's Canadian Tariffs, Citing Increased Costs for New Yorkers

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has issued a statement criticizing President Trump's administration for its latest trade war with Canada, specifically targeting the tariffs imposed. According to Senator Gillibrand, these tariffs will lead to increased costs for New York families and negatively impact small businesses within the state. She argues that despite promises to lower costs and make life more affordable, the administration's actions have made life more expensive. Senator Gillibrand highlighted that previous tariffs by President Trump have been deemed unconstitutional and have already raised prices for New Yorkers. She emphasized that Canada is a significant trading partner for New York, serving as one of its largest export markets for goods and services, while the state imports over $20 billion annually from Canada. Public opinion polls, as cited by Senator Gillibrand, indicate that a majority of Americans oppose President Trump's tariff actions due to their impact on prices and families.