Apple Maps now shows Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for US users after a Trump executive order, while Canadian users still see the original name. Google has made a similar change, but MapQuest says it will not.
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Venezuela’s National Assembly has backed a 100-year oil deal giving a U.S.-led venture access to 65 billion barrels of crude. Critics say the terms remain opaque and hand Washington sweeping control over a major share of Venezuela’s reserves.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Trump administration must “start being serious” before trade talks can resume. Canada plans retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods after Washington imposed 50% duties on a similar amount of Canadian imports.
Treasury yields rose Tuesday as oil prices surged after further U.S. strikes against Iran, raising inflation concerns and pressuring stocks. Higher yields could increase borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards, while boosting returns for some savers.
Germany says Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack involving explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport near Ukrainian cargo planes. Berlin announced diplomatic measures, while NATO and EU leaders pledged support and the EU prepared additional sanctions.
MapQuest became the top free app on Apple’s App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” The company says hundreds of thousands of users downloaded the app and usage is running about 50 times normal.
Russian missiles and drones killed at least 12 people in Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukrainian officials said, as Kyiv urged allies to bolster air defences. Ukraine also reported strikes on Russian oil and port targets, while Russia said it had hit military and energy facilities.
The Trump administration says a new Venezuela oil deal will give the Pentagon a 35% stake in North American Blue Energy Partners and grant the company 100-year drilling rights in fields holding about 65 billion barrels. Analysts and political opponents have questioned how quickly the agreement could affect prices and whether it is legally justified.