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Mapquest declines to adopt Trump's ‘Lake America' order: ‘We're not changing it'
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Danielle Abreu , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 31, 2026
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Key points The company's stance has been met with approval from many online. A company's decision not to alter a geographical name has sparked attention.
A company's decision not to alter a geographical name has sparked attention. The name in question is that of a large body of water. Users can now create a custom name for this lake and download an app featuring their chosen name. This move follows an executive order that proposed a new name for the lake.
The company's stance has been met with approval from many online. As a result, their app has gained popularity, rising in the rankings.
Further information about the company's decision and its impact is available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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