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Apple has renamed Lake Ontario as Lake America on its maps service app, after an order from US President Donald Trump as part of Washington’s trade spat with Canada.The change was made for US-based users, while those in Canada will continue to see Lake Ontario displayed. The BBC has contacted Apple for comment.The iPhone maker’s move follows Trump’s executive order to change the lake’s name after trade talks between the neighbouring countries collapsed late last month, with Washington imposing new 50% tariffs on $20bn (£14.8bn; C$28bn) worth of Canadian goods. Rival technology giant Google made a similar switch for its…

Bitcoin slid on Tuesday after investors went into “risk-off” mode following escalating attacks between the U.S. and Iran.  The largest cryptocurrency had initially shrugged off President Donald Trump’s threats to the Middle Eastern nation, as well as the first strikes.  But things heated up on Tuesday, and bitcoin’s price slid. It was recently down more than 2% on the day, trading for $77,363. The coin had pushed past as high as nearly $81,282 on Friday.  The Tuesday attacks from the U.S. were because Iran tried to put mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and also because of an attack on…

Rana Daggubati on wife Miheeka Bajaj’s packed schedule; ‘She travels more than I do’; actor says, ‘I love it’ and recalls ‘Star Wars’ Yoda gift Rana Daggubati has spoken about his equation with wife Miheeka Bajaj and how their demanding careers fit into their personal lives. The actor opened up about their schedules during a recent interview. He also explained why he does not see work-life balance as a reason to step away from something he loves.According to Rana Daggubati, Miheeka Bajaj currently has a busier schedule than he does. Her professional commitments have taken her to multiple cities. She…

Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought an explanation from its national selection committee over the inclusion of Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq in the Test squad for the ongoing England series, adding another layer to the turmoil surrounding the side.According to a report by Geo News, the PCB issued a notice to members of the selection committee on August 31, asking them to explain the basis and rationale behind recommending Rizwan and Imam for the Test squad.The notice, a copy of which was seen by Geo News, directed committee members including Aqib Javed, Misbah-ul-Haq and Asad…

Delhi University will offer direct PhD admissions to its first four-year undergraduate program graduates. Students achieving a 7.5 CGPA, or 7 for SC/ST, can apply directly. The implementation of the fourth year of Delhi University’s undergraduate programme has opened a fresh debate over faculty workload, academic supervision and institutional preparedness. The Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) has raised concerns that the expanded structure is placing additional demands on teachers without a corresponding increase in manpower and infrastructure.As reported by PTI, the concerns have emerged as Delhi University begins implementing the fourth year of its Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022 from…

Gate AI and XYO launched Crypto Cards, a head-to-head crypto prediction game where users compete against another player or an AI model.Players predict whether three selected crypto assets will rise or fall over a defined period.Gate AI provides the AI predictions and real-time market data used to settle each match.Gate AI has partnered with XYO to launch Crypto Cards, a head-to-head crypto prediction game. It pits users against another player or an AI model on the direction of crypto prices.The format is different from conventional prediction markets such as Polymarket. Rather than buying contracts whose prices reflect the crowd’s implied…

Gold price (XAU/USD) tumbles to near a two-week low around $4,330 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal faces some selling pressure on elevated Treasury yields and a stronger US Dollar (USD). US Treasury yields rose to their highest since January 2025 in the previous session as escalating tensions in the Middle East stoked inflation fears and triggered a global bond selloff. Bloomberg reported that the US and Iran traded a new round of attacks Tuesday, with American forces striking Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran saying it had launched a retaliatory operation targeting US interests across the region.It’s worth noting that rising interest…

What Is Mandatory Training? Mandatory training is learning that employers require employees to complete so they can meet legal, regulatory, safety, ethical, or organizational standards. Unlike optional courses or professional development, which help employees gain new skills and advance their careers, mandatory training focuses on reducing risk, keeping people safe, and ensuring organizations meet their responsibilities. In many countries, this is called compulsory training, and it is a key part of managing a responsible workforce. But just finishing a course is no longer enough. More organizations now see that if mandatory training is not effective, employees may not be ready…

The Brown County Humane Society believes the dog, named Mercy, was shot weeks before she gave birthMercy, a dog found in Ohio with gunshot wounds in her head; Mercy’s newborn puppiesCredit: Brown County Humane Society Dog Shelter/FacebookNEED TO KNOWAn Ohio humane society found a dog and her five newborn puppies abandoned by the side of the road on Aug. 28The “mama dog” named Mercy was shot in the face and had multiple bullet fragments lodged in her head and neckShe underwent surgery and is recovering as the shelter seeks information about the apparent animal abuse incidentAn Ohio humane society found…

As you’ve traveled this summer, either at carnivals, block parties, state fairs, or street fairs, you have probably seen a bouncy house. Someone was in charge of getting that bouncy house to that location, inflating it, testing it out, and waiting for the rental to be finished so they could deflate it, roll it back up, lift it onto a trailer, take it back to headquarters, re-inflate it, and hose it down before renting it out again. It is hard work that seems like it would put smiles on the faces of those who work these circuits, given their child-pleasing…