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Google Will Update Maps with Gulf and Mountain Name Changes If U.S. Government Makes It Official
Google has stated that it will not update the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its mapping platform unless the U.S. government officially changes their names. The announcement follows President Donald Trump’s orders to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” and Denali back to “Mount McKinley.” Google says it adheres to official updates from the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Denali, renamed by President Barack Obama in 2015, retains cultural significance for Alaska Natives, while Trump’s proposed changes remain contested. (Read More – Associated Press Rating)
Perplexity AI Proposes 50% U.S. Government Ownership in TikTok
Startup Perplexity AI has made its second bid to purchase TikTok, suggesting a $300 billion initial public offering with the U.S. government owning 50% of the platform. TikTok faced a brief U.S. ban on January 19 but resumed operations shortly after. While former President Donald Trump expressed support for TikTok, the app remains banned in U.S. app stores, although pre-installed versions are still operational. ByteDance has yet to accept any offers and has previously challenged U.S. government actions in court. Speculation over other potential buyers, including Elon Musk and YouTuber MrBeast, was denied by TikTok representatives. (Read More – Washington Examiner Rating)
Fox News Panel Floats Idea of Adding Trump to Mount Rushmore
During a segment on Fox News Channel’s Outnumbered, panelists supported the idea of adding former President Donald Trump to Mount Rushmore. Fox contributor Jason Chaffetz praised Trump’s transformative leadership, while former Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany suggested commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary with such a tribute. Other panelists proposed renaming Dulles Airport or placing Trump’s likeness on U.S. currency. The discussion comes after Trump himself expressed admiration for the monument in 2019, stating he had “a lot of respect” for it. (Read More – The Hill Rating)
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