Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Monday that President Donald Trump reached out to Apple directly to ask it to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America on its map app. ^[1] President Donald Trump officially changed Lake Ontario's name to Lake America in federal databases through an executive order signed on Thursday. ^[2] The Canadian government announced on September 1, 2026, that the required living expenses for international students will increase to 23,448 Canadian dollars. ^[3] The US government debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars, a milestone that has triggered a reaction in the bond market. ^[4] As of 10 a.m. EDT on Monday, Apple Maps for U.S. users still displayed the name Lake Ontario. ^[5] The executive order renaming Lake Ontario was signed days after the Canadian government levied retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. as part of an ongoing trade war. ^[6] The increased amount of 23,448 Canadian dollars is intended to cover annual expenses for housing, food, and travel for international students. ^[7] The new living expense requirement of 23,448 Canadian dollars is effective starting September 1, 2026. ^[8] Bond markets are currently demanding a yield of approximately 5.25% on US government bonds, which is the highest level recorded since 2001. ^[9] Higher bond yields will lead to increased borrowing costs for taxpayers and higher mortgage rates. ^[10] Mark Carney, a former central bank governor, stated that financial markets sometimes ignore economic fundamentals and react only when it is too late for a country to fix its affairs. ^[11] The required living expense amount remained at 10,000 Canadian dollars from the early 2000s until 2023. ^[12]