Google Maps in the US will change to Gulf of America and Mount McKinley

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Google said today that it plans to update Google Maps to reflect President Trump’s January 20th executive order to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali to the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley, respectively.

The company noted on X the updated nomenclature will appear once the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is updated.

“We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government...

Tiger Woods, Kevin Kisner drop hilarious 1-liners during TGL match you need to see

Tiger Woods smiles during his TGL match on Jan. 27, 2025. | Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images

Tiger Woods and Kevin Kisner showed off their senses of humor during their second TGL match.

It’s no secret that Kevin Kisner has a tremendous sense of humor. Tiger Woods has a pretty good one, too, and both of them were on full display during Monday’s TGL match.

Before facing Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, and Keegan Bradley of Boston Common Golf Club, a camera caught Woods hollering over to...

Bradley Beal won’t approve trade to marquee NBA franchise, according to report

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Bradley Beal is already flexing his no-trade clause.

Bradley Beal’s name has been in NBA trade rumors for almost the entire season as the Phoenix Suns have slipped down the Western Conference standings. There’s a catch: Beal is one of two players in the league with a no-trade clause, which he negotiated as part of his max contract with the Washington Wizards back in 2022. LeBron James is the other.

It’s no secret that the Suns want...

Since January has felt about 1,000 days long, tell us something good that happened to you this month!

*Drags myself over the finish line into February*.

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Inside Colombia’s Crisis Over Trump’s Deportations

When Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, refused military planes carrying deportees, infuriating President Trump, he revealed how heated the question of deportations has become.

Trump says he’ll put tariffs on imported chips ‘in the near future’

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Without going into detail about what might happen to the $52 billion in subsidies from the CHIPS Act under his administration, Donald Trump said tariffs on foreign computer chips, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals are coming “in the near future.” He also namechecked DeepSeek’s AI releases, saying, “...coming up with a faster method of AI and less expensive, that’s good. I view that as a positive if it is fact and it is true,...

Tom Kim steals TGL show with famous, firey Presidents Cup-like celebrations

Tom Kim celebrates after making a putt in his TGL match. | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

Twenty-one-year-old Tom Kim brought plenty of passion to his TGL debut, reminding us all of what he did at the Presidents Cup.

This is not a slight against Tom Kim, but the reality is that coming into Monday’s TGL match, all the hype and discussion surrounded Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and rightfully so.

Woods and McIlroy co-founded TGL, have won 15 and four majors, respectively, and...

Tiger vs. Rory: Best moments from TGL's Jupiter Links vs. Boston Common

Tiger Woods and Jupiter Links Golf Club took on Rory McIlroy and Boston Common Golf in the fourth match.

DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: Hands On With DeepSeek's R1 Chatbot

DeekSeek’s chatbot with the R1 model is a stunning release from the Chinese startup. While it’s an innovation in training efficiency, hallucinations still run rampant.

DeepSeek says its newest AI model, Janus-Pro, can outperform OpenAIs DALL-E

DeepSeek appears to be twisting the knife.

U.S.-based AI stocks took a tumble on Monday following the release of the China-based DeepSeek AI chatbot. The new product from the Chinese tech startup offers a more affordable large language model (LLM), presenting a competitive alternative to OpenAI's options like ChatGPT.

But DeepSeek wasn’t finished. By Monday afternoon, the company unveiled its latest innovation: Janus-Pro-7B, a cutting-edge AI image generation model.

If You Wanna Look Cute But Feel Comfy, These 27 Loungewear Pieces Are For You

Comfort and style go hand-in-hand with these cute pieces you need to add to your wardrobe ASAP if you don't want to sacrifice comfort for fashion.

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Experts Warn These Are The Signs Your "Hangover" May Actually Be An Alcohol Intolerance

An alcohol intolerance can develop quickly, for seemingly no reason. Here's how to spot the signs.

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These 32 Home Items Will Become So Indispensable, You'll Wonder How You Ever Managed Without Them

Save yourself from having to dig soggy hair out of your drain (????????) with this ingenious gadget that'll prevent the clog before it happens.

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Which BTS Members Would You Cast In These Marvel Roles?

Avengers, DYNAMITE!

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35 Products — Like An Air Purifier And Collagen Face Masks — That Work So Well, You’re Definitely Going To Leave A Review

The reviewers are practically screaming at you to try these out.

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What is TGL? Schedule, players in Woods-McIlroy golf league

TGL is a new golf league formed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Here are key facts to know.

"I Hid Under The Bed...I Was Scared Somebody Was Going To Come For Me": Diane Guerrero Talking About The Gut-Wrenching Moment Her Parents Were Deported When She Was Just 14 Years Old Is Going Viral Again

"I broke down. I hid under the bed because I was scared somebody was going to come for me."

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U.S. Attorney Opens Investigation Into Justice Dept.’s Jan. 6 Cases

The move was the latest example of how the prosecutor in charge in Washington, Ed Martin, has sought in recent days to wind down the office’s sprawling investigation of the Capitol attack.

FBI’s warrantless ‘backdoor’ searches ruled unconstitutional

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Following years of litigation, a federal court has finally ruled it unconstitutional for the FBI to search communications of US citizens collected under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). In a ruling unsealed last week, US District Court Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall decided that these “backdoor” searches violate the Fourth Amendment.

As noted by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, FISA allows federal intelligence agencies...

How an Indie Studio Got 400-Plus Games Into a $10 Bundle to Help LA Fire Victims

As wildfires and other effects of climate change threaten the future of the region, devs are pulling together to raise funds for those affected.