The Associated Press was excluded from an executive order signing by the Trump administration for refusing to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” leading to concerns about freedom of the press and First Amendment violations. Despite the White House’s demand, AP continued to use the original name while acknowledging Trump’s new designation, citing the need for global recognition of place names. However, AP did comply with a previous name change for Denali to Mount McKinley, as it only affected federal geographical names within the United States.
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Warm Home Discount expanded to millions more households across UK
Energy bills will decrease by £150 for approximately 2.7 million more households in the UK this winter as the Warm Home Discount expands to include all billpayers on means-tested benefits. This initiative, announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and endorsed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, aims to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, benefiting over six million households. Need More Context? 🔎
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