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· Aug 31, 2026 2:51 PM EDT
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MapQuest’s app surges to No. 1 in Navigation after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest is getting an unexpected boost from its decision to defy President Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario.
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The Guardian US News Canada erects giant 'Lake Ontario' sign as spat with Trump over name escalates Strong bearish −81
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TechCrunch You're reading this MapQuest's app surges to No. 1 in Navigation after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
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Washington Post Politics In the Trump-voting town of Ontario, lake's new name splits Republicans
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How 5 other outlets framed it- Washington Post Politics Thanks to Lake Ontario, MapQuest is popular all over again
- CBS Money Watch MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
- CBS News Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
- The Guardian US News Canada erects giant 'Lake Ontario' sign as spat with Trump over name escalates
- BBC US Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
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