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Is Google Maps changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America?

The first ever Gulf of America Day took place this past weekend, says President Trump

Evening Standard

A recent Android Auto update has messed with Google Maps, and users aren’t happy about it

The Google Maps user experience on smaller Android Auto infotainment systems is causing a stir.

TechRadar

“Creepy As Hell”: “Help” Satellite Images Go Viral As People Try To Work Out What They Mean

"It should be taken seriously because they tried hard to get noticed by writing 'Help' multiple times" The post “Creepy As Hell”: “Help” Satellite Images Go Viral As People Try To Work Out What They Mean first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Mysterious ‘HELP’ messages in a Los Angeles yard spotted on Google maps

The property in question belongs to Union Pacific Railroad, according to Los Angeles police

The Independent UK

The Latest: White House to pause federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday

The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending

The Independent UK

Google Maps To Rename Gulf of Mexico To Gulf of America In The U.S.; Most Countries Will See Both Names

The name will remain the same in Mexico

Latin Times

Google To Follow U.S. Government On Gulf, Denali Name Changes

Google aligns map names with U.S. government for Gulf of Mexico and Denali, reflecting official updates and preferences.

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Google Maps To Reflect Trump's Renaming Of Gulf of Mexico To 'Gulf of America'

Google will update names in the United States after President Donald Trump's executive order renames the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' and Alaska's Denali back to Mount McKinley.

International Business Times

Google Maps to change name of Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ after Trump order

Change, which will only be visible to US users, comes after president signs executive order renaming body of water

The Independent UK

Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America in US

Tech firm to make change in line with Trump’s executive order, using both names in world outside US and Mexico

The Guardian - UK

An Android Auto UI tweak centers the Google Maps arrow, frustrating users

The Google Maps app for Android Auto now centers your arrow on the map, making it tricky to see behind the large destination box.

Android Central

‘Branded’: Satellite images show Star of David carved into Gaza

The symbol, apparently created by Israeli tanks, can be seen from space in the Palestinian enclave.

Al Jazeera

Partial solar eclipse March 2025: Everything you need to know

Get ready for a deep partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, which will occur at sunrise in North America and mid-morning across Europe.

Space

How to report police sightings in Google Maps

Learn how to report police sightings on Google Maps and contribute to real-time updates in your area.

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You can report wildfires in Google Maps using Crisis Alerts — here's how

Learn how to use Google Maps' Crisis Alerts feature to monitor and report wildfire activity in your area.

The Independent UK

Bill Miller restaurant facing $1M lawsuit over ‘dangerously hot’ sauce that burned teen girl

Genesis Monita,19, dropped scalding hot barbeque sauce over her thighs – an incident that she alleges left her with second-degree burns

The Guardian - US

You don’t need a smartphone: a practical, personal guide to downgrading your device

Want to switch to a dumbphone but worry about things like two-factor authentication or map apps? These are my best tips and workarounds

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7 Op Shops In Sydney You Need To Visit For Your Next Thrifting Adventure

Here at PEDESTRIAN.TV we do not gate-keep, so here's Sydney's ultimate thrifting list to find the best goodies.

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Exclusive first look: Honor’s Magic Portal 2.0 brings game-changing updates to one of the best Android software features

We take an exclusive first look at Honor's AI-powered Magic Portal 2.0 software.

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“Timestamped Pictures”: 50 Random Things People Did That Really Saved Them Later

Someone asked “What’s something you did just to be safe that ended up saving your [butt] later?” and people shared their best stories. The post “Timestamped Pictures”: 50 Random Things People Did That Really Saved Them Later first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

Haunting before-and-after images of LA buildings razed to the ground show extent of devastating fires

Places of worship, businesses and a senior community center are some of the hundreds of buildings that have been destroyed

TechRadar

Found code suggests that Google Gemini is coming to Android Auto

Google Gemini is coming Android Auto.

TechRadar

Google's 2024 Timeline update is like Spotify Wrapped for your travels

Google has released its Timeline update, which recaps your 2024 journeys and compares your total travel distance to the circumference of the Earth.

Latin Times

Google Maps Prankster Puts Fake Supermarket in Empty Field, Sends 'Endless Stream' of Shoppers to Welsh Countryside

A fake Aldi pin on Google Maps led confused shoppers and delivery drivers to a remote Welsh village.

Dynamite News

Google Maps to introduce lane guidance for improved navigation

In a significant update aimed at improving urban driving experiences, Google Maps is set to introduce enhanced navigation features starting next month. Read further on Dynamite News:

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