Why my browsers suddenly think I'm in the U.K.?

I reckon that you'd need to disable your VPN to get location correct search results or try a search engine where you can define region.

RonNewYork said:

I use Spectrum.net (equipment, etc.). I assumed they were my ISP.

I use NordVPN.

BUT (and thank you), for some weirdo reason my ISP is Clouvider Limited, which is in the U.K.

They have a high fraud rating.

How could this have happened?

RON

Because you're using a VPN.

Clouvider Limited - Fraud Check

They manage IP addresses for organisations including NordVPN

Your ISP is what you think it is but it's masked by using a VPN/

Don't worry about the fraud rating. As a VPN - a lot of people use them for nefarious purposes.

I don't use NordVPN but see if changing server to USA helps:

NordVPN: How to Change Servers

RonNewYork said:

Sorry to seem so obtuse.

I *believe* my ISP is Spectrum.

But you are saying NordVPN masks that so to others it is Clouvider?

I reckon so. The way to test is temporarily disable NordVPN and see what results you get then.

I don't actually know how to disable it.