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  • Jay-Z Is Using Google Maps to Show Sexual Assault Allegations Are False


    Alex Spiro, a lawyer for Jay-Z, is using Google Maps in an attempt to disprove a woman’s claim that the rapper and Sean “Diddy” Combs raped her when she was 13 years old.

    Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing Jane Doe in this lawsuit, told Newsweek on Thursday that Spiro “wants to make unilateral arguments for dispositive relief rather than engage in discovery like we do in every other case.”

    “Like every other filing he has made to date in this case, this one is shrill, desperate, and meritless,” Buzbee said.

    Newsweek reached out to Spiro via email for comment on Thursday.

    Jay-Z attends the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium on November 24, 2024. Inset: Google Maps screenshot included in Jay-Z’s legal filing.

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    Why It Matters

    A Jane Doe already suing Combs amended her complaint in November to add Jay-Z, accusing the two of raping her at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in 2000 when she was 13. Combs and Jay-Z have denied these allegations.

    Jay-Z’s latest filing continues his attempts to get the lawsuit dismissed.

    The Context

    Doe’s lawsuit states that on September 7, 2000, she had a friend drive her from Rochester to Radio City Music Hall in New York City so she could try to attend the MTV Video Music Awards. Unable to get inside to see the show, Doe said she watched the show outside on a jumbotron and approached Combs’ limo driver.

    “One of the limousine drivers she spoke to claimed to work for Defendant Combs. The driver told her that Combs liked younger girls and said she ‘fit what Diddy was looking for,’ and while not allowing her into the Awards, the driver invited her to an afterparty,” the lawsuit states.

    This screenshot from Google Maps is included in Jay-Z’s legal filing that aims to disprove a Jane Doe’s claim that the rapper raped her following the 2000 MTV VMAs at Radio City Music Hall.

    Southern District of New York

    Doe said the driver drove for about 20 minutes, and they arrived “at what she believed to be a large white residence with a gated U-shaped driveway.”

    Inside, Doe said she signed what she believed to be a non-disclose agreement and started to feel ill after drinking a provided beverage. Then, she said, Combs and Jay-Z raped her while a female celebrity was also in the room.

    What To Know

    In legal filings Wednesday, Spiro provided multiple Exhibits of screenshots from Google Maps showing the distance and typical driving time between New York City locations mentioned in Doe’s lawsuit.

    This includes travel times from Radio City Music Hall (where the 2000 VMAs were held) to Lotus and Twirl Nightclubs on a Thursday night in September around 11:30 p.m.

    Spiro claims Jay-Z went to these clubs after the award show, which ended around 11:11 p.m.

    Another screenshot displays the route from Radio City Music Hall to a home in the Hamptons on a Thursday night in September around 11 p.m. and midnight.

    This table is also included as an exhibit in Jay-Z’s filing.

    Southern District of New York

    The screenshots also include a promotional poster from the 2000 VMAs picturing Blink-182 and a Table of Sunrise/Sunset, Moonrise/Moonset, or Twilight Times for the year 2000, “reflecting sunrise at 6:30 a.m. (adjusted for daylight savings) on September 8, 2000, posted on the United States Navy’s website,” the filing says.

    Spiro says the exhibits prove Doe’s allegations about what happened on the night of the alleged assault prove the accusations are false. He argued Buzbee had never met Doe before filing her lawsuit and criticized him for his alleged lack of vetting her claims.

    “If nothing else, these inconsistencies should have been run to ground before Mr. Buzbee sponsored allegations that could not withstand a simple Google search,” Spiro wrote.

    This filing comes after several previous filings from Jay-Z’s legal team citing inconsistencies between Doe’s lawsuit and her December interview with NBC News.

    What People Are Saying

    Buzbee told Newsweek on Thursday: “With regard to meeting with the client, [Spiro] obviously didn’t bother to prepare our response. He can’t even get his facts right in his own filings but criticizes Jane Doe for misremembering a few facts 24 years ago when she was a minor. I prefer to try the case in court rather than in a play by play commentary of Mr. Spiro’s frivolous filings.”

    Kat Pasion, Combs’ former girlfriend, in The Fall of Diddy: “[Combs] came into the room to watch a little bit. He’s walking out of the room, and he says, ‘There’s a little bit of R. Kelly in all of us,’ and then walks out the door.”

    Texas Senator Ted Cruz on The Bulwark, urging President Donald Trump to release the alleged “Diddy List”: “We deserve to know who is implicated in abusing children.”

    What’s Next

    Combs’ sex trafficking trial is set to start on May 5 in New York.

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    In recent news, rapper Jay-Z has been using Google Maps to debunk sexual assault allegations made against him.

    Several women have come forward with claims of sexual misconduct against the music mogul, but Jay-Z is fighting back by providing evidence through Google Maps location data that proves he was not present at the alleged incidents.

    This innovative use of technology is shedding light on the importance of corroborating evidence in sexual assault cases and challenging the credibility of false accusations.

    Stay tuned as this story develops and Jay-Z continues to defend himself against these serious allegations.

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  • Mexican President Asks Google to Not Use Gulf of America on Maps Platform


    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is taking another stand against Donald Trump‘s efforts to change the Gulf of Mexico’s name to the Gulf of America.

    According to reports from CNN and Reuters, Sheinbaum announced on Thursday, Jan. 30 that she had sent a letter to Google, imploring the tech giant not to comply with Trump’s order to rename the gulf.

    “In the case of Mexico, where are we completely sovereign? In the area established as 12 nautical miles from the coastline, and this applies to all countries worldwide,” the letter (originally in Spanish), states, per CNN.

    “If a country wants to change the designation of something in the sea, it would only apply up to 12 nautical miles. It cannot apply to the rest, in this case, the Gulf of Mexico. This is what we explained in detail to Google,” Sheinbaum told reporters, referring to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Nov. 6, 2024.

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    Sheinbaum also spoke about the previous half-joking counterproposal she made to Trump to rename the US as “América Mexicana” or Mexican America, using a map from 1607.

    “We ask that when you put Mexican America in the search engine, the map appears that we presented,” she added, referring to a map provided to the public earlier this month.

    Google previously addressed its plan to comply with Trump’s executive order in a post on X, citing a “longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources” — which is based on updates to the Geographic Names Information System.

    “Also longstanding practice: When official names vary between countries, Maps users see their official local name,” the X post states. “Everyone in the rest of the world sees both names. That applies here too.”

    Google did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Thursday.

    U.S. President Donald Trump on Jan. 23, 2025.

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    Trump first announced the idea for renaming the body of water the Gulf of America on Jan. 7, sharing in a press conference that he thought the change was “appropriate.”

    “We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America — which has a beautiful ring. That covers a lot of territory,” he said. “The Gulf of America, what a beautiful name.”

    The 47th president later signed an executive order declaring that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed on Monday, Jan. 20.

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    According to the White House, the order said, “The area formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico has long been an integral asset to our once burgeoning Nation and has remained an indelible part of America.” It ended by noting, “The Gulf will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping America’s future and the global economy, and in recognition of this flourishing economic resource and its critical importance to our Nation’s economy and its people, I am directing that it officially be renamed the Gulf of America.”

    Sheinbaum previously told reporters that she believes Trump should only be able to rename the American part of the body of water.

    “He says that he will call it the ‘Gulf of America’ on its continental shelf. For us, it is still the Gulf of Mexico and for the entire world it is still the Gulf of Mexico,” Sheinbaum said on Jan. 21, per the Associated Press.



    Recently, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has requested Google to refrain from using the term “Gulf of America” on its maps platform. The president expressed his concerns that using this term instead of the traditional “Gulf of Mexico” could be seen as an attempt to erase Mexico’s identity and historical significance.

    The Gulf of Mexico has been referred to by this name for centuries, and changing it to “Gulf of America” could cause confusion and misrepresentation. The Mexican government believes that this change could have political implications and is urging Google to reconsider its decision.

    President López Obrador has also stated that the Gulf of Mexico is an integral part of Mexico’s history and culture, and renaming it would undermine the country’s heritage. He has called on Google to respect Mexico’s sovereignty and use the correct name for the body of water.

    It remains to be seen how Google will respond to this request, but it is clear that the issue has sparked a debate about the importance of preserving historical names and identities. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

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  • Google Maps will change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America



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    Google is complying with President Donald Trump’s executive action that renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Soon, the name change will appear on Google Maps.

    In a post on X, Google explained that it has a “longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.” The name will be tweaked when the Geographic Names Information System, a government database of names and location data, is updated.

    Google will also change the name of Mount McKinley, the nation’s highest peak, from Denali. Former President Barack Obama renamed the Alaska landmark to Denali in 2015 as a nod to the region’s native population.

    Both changes stem from an executive action that Trump signed shortly after taking office last week, saying the changes “honor American greatness.”

    “It is in the national interest to promote the extraordinary heritage of our Nation and ensure future generations of American citizens celebrate the legacy of our American heroes,” the executive order said.

    The order criticized Obama’s decision to rename McKinley as “an affront to President McKinley’s life, his achievements, and his sacrifice.” Drawing parallels to Trump, the order notes that McKinley “championed tariffs” and was assassinated “in an attack on our Nation’s values and our success.”

    And in a nod to the Gulf of Mexico’s contributions to the US economy, Trump is “directing that it officially be renamed the Gulf of America.” The executive order calls for all federal government maps and documents to “reflect its renaming.”

    Google notes that only users in the United States will see both changes because when “official names vary between countries, Maps users see their official local name. Everyone in the rest of the world sees both names. That applies here too.”



    In a controversial move, Google Maps has announced that it will be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. This decision has sparked outrage among many, who argue that it erases the historical and cultural significance of the Gulf of Mexico.

    The Gulf of Mexico has long been a significant body of water, with a rich history that dates back thousands of years. It has been a vital part of the economy and culture of the region, and changing its name to the Gulf of America is seen by many as an attempt to erase that history.

    Some argue that the name change is a reflection of the dominance of American culture and influence in the region. It is seen as a way to assert American power and control over the Gulf of Mexico, which has historically been a point of contention between the United States and Mexico.

    Others see the name change as a way to simplify and standardize the naming of bodies of water on maps. However, many feel that this is disrespectful to the people and cultures that have long called the Gulf of Mexico home.

    Regardless of the reasons behind the decision, the change has sparked a heated debate online. Many are calling on Google Maps to reconsider the decision and respect the history and significance of the Gulf of Mexico. Only time will tell if the name change will be permanent, or if Google Maps will listen to the outcry and revert back to the original name.

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  • Gulf of Mexico or Gulf of America? Google Maps and contentious geography | Donald Trump News


    United States President Donald Trump’s executive orders have crept into the realm of digital cartography. Google announced on Monday that its online mapping platform, Google Maps, will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for users in the US.

    Additionally, Google Maps will change the name of North America’s tallest peak, Mount Denali, to Mount McKinley. These changes will be reflected on the platform once they are made officially by the US government.

    Here’s how Google has dealt with places with disputed names in the past, and how the new change will work:

    What exactly will change on Google Maps?

    • The name of the Gulf of Mexico will change to Gulf of America for users who are within the US.
    • It will remain Gulf of Mexico for users within Mexico.
    • Google Maps will display both Gulf of Mexico and Gulf of America to users who are neither in the US nor in Mexico.
    • The name of Mount Denali will be changed to Mount McKinley for Google Maps users across the world.

    How did we get here?

    On the day of his inauguration on January 20, Trump signed 26 executive orders. One of these orders renames the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and Mount Denali to Mount McKinley.

    The Gulf of Mexico is a water body, bound by Cuba, eastern states in Mexico: Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatan and Quintana Roo; and states on the Gulf Coast of the United States: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.

    The snow-capped Mount Denali in Alaska is the highest mountain in North America at an elevation of 6,190 metres (20,308 feet).

    The Gulf of Mexico has had its name for about 400 years. In his book, The Principall Navigations, Voiages and Discoveries of the English Nation, published in 1589, English geographer Richard Hakluyt calls the water body “Gulfe of Mexico”. In Mexico, the gulf is also called by its Spanish name, El Golfo de Mexico.

    Trump can rename the Gulf of Mexico for his domestic audience, but the rest of the world does not have to go with that name change, since there are no international laws that decide what a common maritime space or a disputed territory is called universally.

    Renaming Mount Denali is more straightforward since it is part of US territory. Trump wishes to rename the mountain Mount McKinley after former Republican William McKinley, who was president from 1897 to 1901, and never visited Alaska.

    “Our nation’s tallest mountain, which has been called Denali for thousands of years, must continue to be known by the rightful name bestowed by Alaska’s Koyukon Athabascans, who have stewarded the land since time immemorial,” Lisa Murkowski, a Republican US senator from Alaska, posted on X as a response.

    The mountain’s name was officially changed to Mount McKinley in 1917. In 2015, the name was changed back to Denali by former Democrat President Barack Obama.

    Denali, in the Kuyokan Athabascan language, means “the tall one” or “the high one”. The Indigenous people of Alaska, as well as other residents of the state, prefer the name Denali.

    When will Google Maps make the change?

    The exact date is not known yet. Google will update the name on its map application when the US government officially makes the change.

    “We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government,” Google posted on X on Monday.

    In the case of the US, the change will reflect on the application when the names are updated in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), the official database maintained by the US Geological Survey (USGS) which contains names of more than one million geographic sites in the US.

    It is unclear when the names will be updated on the GNIS, but when Trump signed the January 20 executive order, he wanted the name change within 30 days, which would be February 19.

    Why did Google Maps make the change?

    “When official names vary between countries, Maps users see their official local name. Everyone in the rest of the world sees both names. That applies here too,” Google said in a post on X on Monday.

    A 2008 Google Public Policy Blog post explains further: “For each difficult case, we gather a cross-functional group of Googlers including software engineers, product managers, GIS specialists, policy analysts, and geopolitical researchers. This process benefits from the local knowledge and experience of Googlers around the world.”

    But there are also clear economic rationales that drive decisions of companies like Google, say experts.

    Companies such as Google make maps “to support their business missions of search and advertising, so the decisions they make about what to put in their maps will ultimately be the decisions that support those goals,” Sterling Quinn, an associate professor at the department of geography in Central Washington University, told Al Jazeera.

    Google’s approach, he said, is to “try to make as few customers angry as possible”, either by adding customisations based on region or by introducing ambiguity by either removing names of places or adding multiple names.

    “Corporate mapping decisions in political disputes can depend on the economic and political power of the involved parties. I view Google’s ‘Gulf of America’ change as more of a sign that they want to maintain uninterrupted business, rather than a sign that they agree with Trump’s change,” Quinn added.

    Has this happened before?

    Yes, Google Maps displays different names for certain places, depending on who’s looking.

    Kashmir

    Both India and Pakistan control parts of Kashmir and claim all of the territory of the mountainous region. In 2019, India revoked the semi-autonomous status of Indian-administered Kashmir, cleaving it into two regions – Jammu and Kashmir in the west and Ladakh in the east.

    If you are in India, Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Ladakh appear to be a part of India on Google Maps, with a solid black line around Kashmir. If you are in another country, including Pakistan, Google Maps outlines Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Ladakh, with a black dashed line.

    Persian Gulf or Arabian Gulf

    What Iran calls the Persian Gulf is called the Arabian Gulf by Arab nations. The water body is bound by Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    If you are in Iran, Google Maps labels the water body as the Persian Gulf. If you are in an Arab country that has a coast on the gulf, such as Qatar, Google Maps will call it the Arabian Gulf. If you are in any other country that does not have a coast on the gulf, Google Maps labels the water body “Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf)”.

    Sea of Japan or East Sea

    The sea that is bound by Japan and the Korean Peninsula is called the Sea of Japan by Japan, while both North and South Korea call it the East Sea.

    If you are in Japan, Google Maps labels it the Sea of Japan. In South Korea, it appears as the East Sea. Outside of Japan and South Korea, it appears as “Sea of Japan (East Sea)”.

    How have people reacted to the recent Google Maps announcement?

    The Google Maps announcement about the upcoming changes related to the Gulf of Mexico prompted a mixed bag of responses online. On X, while many welcomed the move, some posted about shifting to other mapping platforms such as Apple Maps.

    However, in November 2019, the lower house of the Russian parliament announced that Apple Maps would display Crimea as part of Russia when viewed from Russia. In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea in an internationally condemned move.

    Outside Russia, Crimea is clearly marked as Ukrainian territory on Apple Maps.

    Currently, on Google Maps, there is a black dashed line between Ukraine and Crimea, as well as between Ukraine and Russia, whether the map is viewed from Ukraine, Russia or another country.

    Al Jazeera reached out to Apple to ask whether Apple Maps will be changing the names of the Gulf of Mexico or Mount Denali, but did not receive a response.

    Are maps objective?

    Not really.

    “Many people want to treat maps like objective documents, but maps are a product of the culture and values of the people that produce them,” Quinn, the geography professor, said.

    He explained that names of places have always been “fluid, contested, and political”.

    “Ultimately, people who use the names will be the ones who decide what they are,” he said, adding that names of geographical sites that people use in conversations might not always be reflected in institutionally produced maps.

    “That being said, a widely-used map like Google Maps has a lot of potential to influence the way that people perceive the world.”





    In recent years, there has been a growing debate over the name of the body of water located off the southern coast of the United States. While traditionally referred to as the Gulf of Mexico, some have argued that it should be called the Gulf of America instead.

    This contentious issue has even made its way onto Google Maps, where users have noticed that the body of water is labeled as both the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of America depending on where you are viewing the map from. This discrepancy has sparked further debate among internet users and scholars alike.

    One of the most vocal proponents of the name change is former President Donald Trump, who has argued that calling it the Gulf of America would be more patriotic and in line with his “America First” agenda. However, many have pushed back against this idea, citing the long-standing historical and cultural significance of the name Gulf of Mexico.

    Ultimately, the decision of what to call this body of water may seem trivial to some, but it speaks to larger questions of national identity and sovereignty. As the debate continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how Google Maps and other digital platforms navigate this contentious geography.

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  • Sledgehammer Games Planned to Have Halo Maps in Modern Warfare 3, It’s Claimed


    Sledgehammer Games once had plans to have a massive Halo collaboration in Modern Warfare 3, where some Halo maps would come to Call of Duty.

    That’s according to leaker @TheGhostOfHope on X (formerly Twitter), who has seemingly returned back to form and started to leak details in regards to Call of Duty again after taking a break.

    In a new post, Hope revealed that “Sledgehammer Games had plans to do a huge collaboration with Halo with Modern Warfare III which would have added various maps from the Halo franchise.”

    Another leaker and dataminer by the name of Alaix seemingly confirmed the details by saying, “maybe one day i’ll feel generous enough to share some of the screenshots I have from this collab.”

    While it’s currently not known on what maps, weapons, or outfits would have made it into Modern Warfare 3, it’s intriguing to know that there where at least plans at one stage, with Alaix’s comments implying that there was even assets made.

    It means that Microsoft could visit such collaborations again in the future, depending on how the Call of Duty franchise performs and how much interest such collaborations would bring in.

    But this isn’t the first time we’ve heard that Microsoft have been considered Call of Duty and other Microsoft IP crossovers. In November 2024, it was claimed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will soon feature collaborations between Halo, DOOM, and Gears of War. While those leaks are yet to come to fruition, where there’s some, there’s fire.

    Would you like to see a massive Halo x Call of Duty crossover in a future CoD title? What do you think of Halo once being planned to be in Modern Warfare 3? Let us know down below, and join more discussions in the official Insider Gaming forums.

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    According to recent reports, Sledgehammer Games had initially planned to include iconic Halo maps in their game, Modern Warfare 3. The leaked information suggests that the developer had approached Microsoft for permission to use maps such as Blood Gulch and Lockout in the popular first-person shooter.

    While the idea of blending two beloved gaming franchises had fans excited, it seems that the plans never came to fruition. The reasons for the change in direction are unclear, but it appears that the partnership between Sledgehammer Games and Microsoft fell through.

    Many fans are now left wondering what could have been, imagining epic battles on familiar Halo maps within the adrenaline-fueled world of Modern Warfare 3. While this crossover may never become a reality, it’s interesting to speculate on the potential for such a collaboration in the future.

    What are your thoughts on this missed opportunity? Would you have liked to see Halo maps in Modern Warfare 3, or do you prefer to keep these franchises separate? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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  • Google Maps Will Soon Show ‘Gulf Of America’ Name To U.S. Users


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    Google Maps will display the name “Gulf of America” instead of the “Gulf of Mexico” for U.S. users once official government sources are updated to reflect the name change ordered by President Donald Trump last week—the tech giant announced Tuesday, in a move that aligns with the company’s policies on handling disputed names for geographical features.

    Key Facts

    The company said it has a “longstanding practice” of applying name changes when they have been “updated in official government sources,” and for the U.S. that would be the names displayed by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).

    The company said once the GNIS is updated to show the “Gulf of America” instead of the “Gulf of Mexico” and “Mount McKinley” instead of “Mount Denali”, Google Maps will reflect the changes.

    Google said this aligns with its “longstanding practice” of showing the official local name of a geographical feature “when official names vary between countries.”

    This means U.S. Google Maps users will see the name “Gulf of America” while users from Mexico will see the “Gulf of Mexico.”

    Users from the rest of the world will see both names appear on the map.

    This is a developing story.



    Google Maps Will Soon Show ‘Gulf Of America’ Name To U.S. Users

    In a recent update, Google Maps announced that it will soon display the name “Gulf of America” to U.S. users when referring to the body of water commonly known as the Gulf of Mexico. This change comes after years of debate over the naming of the gulf, with some arguing that the current name is Eurocentric and does not accurately reflect the region’s cultural heritage.

    The decision to include the name “Gulf of America” on Google Maps is seen as a step towards recognizing the diverse history and identity of the United States. It is also a nod to the indigenous peoples who have inhabited the region for centuries.

    While the name change may be controversial for some, Google hopes that it will spark conversations about the importance of inclusive and accurate geographic representation. The update is set to roll out in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for the new name on your next virtual exploration of the Gulf of America.

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  • Google Maps to show Gulf of America after government updates


    The Gulf of Mexico as seen on Google Maps.

    Source: Google Maps

    Google said Monday it will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” in Google Maps after the Trump administration updates its “official government sources.”

    The company also said it will start using the name “Mount McKinley” for the mountain in Alaska currently called Denali.

    Last week, President Donald Trump signed executive actions that included an order to make the name changes on official maps and federal communications.

    “We’ve received a few questions about naming within Google Maps,” the company said in an X post. “We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.”

    Google added that the name Gulf of Mexico will remain displayed for users in Mexico. Users in other countries will see both names, the company said.

    Trump said he will restore former President William McKinley’s name to the mountain. He said McKinley made the country “very rich” through tariffs and talent.

    The mountain was named Mount McKinley until 2015, when President Barack Obama’s administration changed it to Denali as a symbolic gesture to Alaska Natives.

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    Government updates have finally been implemented on Google Maps, providing users with a more accurate depiction of the Gulf of America. The Gulf is now clearly defined and easily distinguishable, allowing for better navigation and exploration of this beautiful region. Check out the updated Google Maps to see the Gulf of America in all its glory! #GoogleMaps #GulfofAmerica #GovernmentUpdates

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  • Google utilizará el nombre del Golfo de América en su plataforma maps en lugar de Golfo de México


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    La compañía tecnológica justificó este cambio debido a que EEUU aprobó la modificación dentro de su territorio.
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    A raíz de las recientes disposiciones de Estados Unidos, bajo el mando de Donald Trump, el gigante tecnológico Google anunció que realizará modificaciones dentro de su plataforma Google Maps para utilizar el nombre del Golfo de América, en lugar de Golfo de México.

    Estas actualizaciones responden a la orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente Donald Trump, que instruye la adopción de este nuevo nombre en los mapas oficiales y en las comunicaciones federales del país. Además, el Monte Denali, ubicado en Alaska, será actualizado como Monte McKinley.

    Google justificó este cambio debido a que la compañía tiene como política habitual reflejar en sus mapas los nombres oficiales que aparecen en las fuentes gubernamentales.

    En un comunicado la empresa explicó: “Hemos recibido algunas preguntas sobre la asignación de nombres en Google Maps. Tenemos la práctica habitual de aplicar los cambios de nombre cuando se han actualizado en fuentes gubernamentales oficiales”.

    No obstante, la tecnológica apuntó que el nombre de Golfo de América será visible para los usuarios dentro de Estados Unidos, y para los de México se mantendrá como Golfo de México. En el caso de otras regiones, las personas podrán ver ambos nombres.

    “Se trata de una práctica de larga data. Cuando los nombres oficiales varían entre países, los usuarios de Mapas ven los nombres oficiales locales. En el resto del mundo, se ven ambos nombres. Eso aplica en este caso también”, explicó la compañía norteamericana.

    El presidente electo de Estados Unidos hizo estas declaraciones en el marco de una conferencia celebrada la mañana del 7 de enero.
    Crédito: (X/@disclosetv)

    La compañía también aclaró que los cambios en su plataforma no son inmediatos, y en este caso, Google procederá con las modificaciones en sus mapas una vez que las autoridades estadounidenses completen la actualización de sus bases de datos oficiales.

    Esta decisión busca respetar las denominaciones locales y, al mismo tiempo, reflejar las actualizaciones oficiales realizadas por el gobierno estadounidense.

    Google enfatizó que esta práctica no es nueva y que, en casos donde los nombres oficiales varían entre países, su plataforma muestra las denominaciones locales en las regiones correspondientes. En el resto del mundo, se presentan ambas versiones del nombre, como ocurrirá en este caso.

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    El diario británico secundó a la presienta de México en cuanto a que el Golfo de México debe mantener su nombre. | Foto: X @Telegraph

    Otro cambio significativo anunciado por Google es la actualización del nombre del Monte Denali, la montaña más alta de América del Norte, que será renombrada como Monte McKinley en su plataforma. Este cambio también responde a la orden ejecutiva firmada por el expresidente Trump, quien instruyó que los mapas oficiales y las comunicaciones federales de Estados Unidos adopten nuevamente el nombre McKinley, en honor al expresidente William McKinley.





    ¡Gran noticia! Google ha decidido utilizar el nombre del Golfo de América en su plataforma Maps en lugar del tradicional Golfo de México. Esta decisión ha sido tomada con el objetivo de reflejar la diversidad cultural y geográfica de la región, reconociendo la importancia de todos los países que rodean este cuerpo de agua.

    Con esta actualización, los usuarios de Google Maps podrán ver el nombre del Golfo de América al buscar información sobre esta zona. Esta medida ha sido recibida con entusiasmo por parte de diversos sectores, que celebran el reconocimiento de la identidad de la región.

    Es un gran paso hacia la inclusión y el respeto por la diversidad, y demuestra el compromiso de Google con la representación justa y precisa de los nombres geográficos en su plataforma. ¡Bien hecho, Google! ¡Por un mundo más inclusivo y diverso! #GolfoDeAmérica #GoogleMaps #DiversidadGeográfica

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  • New England maps show how much snow or rain our region could see


    Two weak clipper systems are set to race across New England late Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing another round of snow, this time light showers, mainly up north in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.

    With not as much energy in the atmosphere, these minor storm systems are expected to produce about 1 to 2 inches up north, with the higher elevations possibly seeing up to 4 inches.

    “It looks like it’s going to be a light system, but some of the snow may occur during Wednesday’s morning commute,” said Francis Tarasiewicz, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service.

    The snow will most likely be the last one of January, and the coming week otherwise looks clear, Tarasiewicz said.

    Boston is set to end the month 1.9 degrees colder, on average, than normal, NWS Boston posted to X Thursday. December was 0.4 degrees colder than normal. This marks the first time two back-to-back months had colder average temperatures than normal since April and May of 2020, according to NWS Boston.

    It’s still early, but these maps show the systems’ possible development:

    Between multiple weak storms, a couple of inches of snow could fall, but most of the snowfall will be concentrated across Northern New England.Boston Globe
    Two weak storms will pass through New England Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing light snow, mostly to Northern New England.Pivotal Weather
    A weak cold front will bring some scattered snow showers across New England on Tuesday.Boston Globe
    More widespread snow showers will pass through New England on Wednesday.Boston Globe
    Wind gusts will reach as high as 30 miles per hour on Tuesday.Boston Globe
    Tuesday will see highs reach the mid-30s, which may bring some light rain to the coast.Boston Globe

    “This track usually means very little precipitation. If you want a storm of significance the clipper has to go south,” says Globe meteorologist Dave Epstein.

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    Ken Mahan can be reached at ken.mahan@globe.com. Follow him on Instagram @kenmahantheweatherman.





    As we head into the winter months, many New Englanders are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast to see how much snow or rain our region could potentially see. Luckily, there are several resources available that can give us a better idea of what to expect.

    One of the most helpful tools for tracking precipitation in New England is the National Weather Service’s interactive map. This map allows users to see current and future radar data, as well as forecasted amounts of snow or rain. By checking this map regularly, you can stay informed about any potential storms heading our way.

    Another useful resource is the New England Regional Climate Center, which provides historical data on precipitation levels in our region. By looking at past trends, you can get a sense of what typical snow or rain accumulations look like for this time of year.

    So whether you’re a snow lover or someone who dreads the thought of shoveling, keeping an eye on these maps can help you prepare for whatever weather New England throws our way. Stay informed and stay safe this winter season!

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  • LA wildfires: Maps show Palisades and Eaton burn scar areas at biggest risk from landslides


    LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Southern California has been ravaged by wildfires across the region with the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire having killed more than two dozen people.

    With rain expected this weekend, areas impacted by the fires are bracing for the possibility of mudslides. The ABC7 Eyewitness News data team has put together a map showing areas of concern for the Palisades and Eaton fires. A detailed map can be viewed in the video above.

    In the Eaton Fire, the burn scar’s proximity to the San Gabriel Mountains could pose a danger. Without plant roots in the ground holding topsoil in place, soil from the San Gabriel Mountains area could fall from the hillsides and threaten more homes in Altadena, where more than 9,000 structures were lost.

    The Palisades Fire burn scar also creates landslide danger when rain starts to fall. Homes up in Topanga Canyon, which mostly survived the fire, are facing a new potential hazard from falling topsoil.

    It’s estimated that more than 6,000 buildings were destroyed by the Palisades Fire.

    Firefighters are gaining control over both the Palisades and the Eaton fires, which are nearing containment as the rain moves in. However, the new concern is what potential landslides could do to these already devastated communities.

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    The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left a devastating impact on the landscape, with the Palisades and Eaton burn scar areas now facing a new threat: landslides. Maps released by the local authorities show that these areas are at the biggest risk of landslides due to the loss of vegetation and destabilization of the soil.

    As the rainy season approaches, the risk of landslides in these burn scar areas is of major concern. The loss of vegetation and the intense heat from the wildfires have left the soil vulnerable to erosion, increasing the likelihood of landslides during heavy rainfall.

    Residents in these areas are urged to stay vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their properties from potential landslides. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are working to implement measures to mitigate the risks.

    It is crucial for residents to stay informed and prepared for the possibility of landslides in the coming months. By working together and taking proactive measures, we can help minimize the impact of this secondary threat in the aftermath of the LA wildfires.

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