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Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/25/2023 02:36pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov DeSantis cuts a third of his presidential campaign staff as he mounts urgent reset 07/25/2023 02:34pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting far more campaign staff than previously thought as he works to reset his stumbling campaign amid unexpected financial trouble. DeSantis, long considered former President Donald Trump's chief rival in the GOP's 2024 prim Israeli military kills 3 Palestinian gunmen in volatile West Bank 07/25/2023 02:13pm • NABLUS, West Bank (AP) — The Israeli military said it shot and killed three Palestinian gunmen in the northern occupied West Bank on Tuesday, the latest bloodshed in one of the most violent stretches of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in years. Israeli security forces said they opened fire at Pal General Motors Q2 profit up 52% on strong sales, company confirms new Chevy Bolt EV is coming 07/25/2023 01:46pm • DETROIT (AP) — Despite taking on a huge chunk of an expensive electric vehicle recall, General Motors posted $2.54 billion in second-quarter net income, a 52% increase over a year ago. Continued strong vehicle sales and pricing, as well as cost cuts, led to the better-than-expected quarter. The D AUTO RACING: Hamlin heads home with momentum while Verstappen remains untouchable in Formula 1 07/25/2023 01:17pm • All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Cook Out 400 Site: Richmond, Virginia. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 12:35 p.m., and qualifying, 1:20 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (USA). Track: Richmond Raceway. Race distance: 400 laps, 300 miles. Last year: Kevin Harvick won after starting 13th. Last race: Denn What to know about the case of the missing Missouri ER doctor found dead in Arkansas 07/25/2023 12:52pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A doctor in the Missouri Ozarks went missing for over a week until his body was found in an Arkansas lake. But the case remains shrouded in mystery as investigators have released few details to his family or the public. WHAT’S KNOWN SO FAR Dr. John Forsyth, 49, was last s Venice Film Festival unveils A-list lineup with ‘Priscilla,’ ‘Ferrari,’ ‘Maestro’ amid strikes 07/25/2023 12:40pm • Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein drama “Maestro,” Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla Presley movie, Michael Mann’s “Ferrari,” David Fincher’s “The Killer” and Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” will make their world debuts at the Venice International Film Festival this fall. Organizers anno DeSantis is unhurt in a car accident in Tennessee while traveling to presidential campaign events 07/25/2023 12:38pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was involved in a multi-car accident on Tuesday in Tennessee but was uninjured as he traveled in a motorcade to a campaign stop for his 2024 presidential bid. The chain reaction crash happened before 8:15 a.m. when traffic slowed on Interstate 75 i Exposure to extreme heat and pollution may double risk of a deadly heart attack, study shows 07/25/2023 10:31am • (CNN) — As heat waves and wildfire smoke continue to affect parts of the United States, doctors are warning that people need to watch their heart health — particularly if they live in areas with high pollution levels. The risk of a deadly heart attack may double when people are exposed to ext Drugs, car chase and dog bite: New York man arrested in Loudoun Co. 07/25/2023 10:23am • A Rochester, New York, man was arrested in Loudoun County, Virginia, over the weekend after a law enforcement pursuit that left four people injured, authorities said. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a report of two adults, who were passed out inside a vehicle at a S Today in Sports - Italian soccer team Juventus wins its 9th straight Serie A title 07/25/2023 10:00am • July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown. 1928 — Gene Tunney beats Tom Heeney on a technical knockout in the 11th round at Yankee Stadium to retain the world heavyweight title. 1952 — Bob Mathias wins his second Olympic d Toronto police seek suspects after luxury cars are stolen from a car dealership in broad daylight 07/25/2023 09:07am • TORONTO (AP) — Toronto police are seeking help from the public to identify three suspects who allegedly stole luxury vehicles from a car dealership. Police said Monday they responded to a vehicle theft call just after 3:40 p.m. on Saturday at a dealership in the downtown area of Dundas Street Eas 911 workers say centers are understaffed, struggling to hire and plagued by burnout 07/25/2023 09:01am • Emergency call center workers say their centers are understaffed, struggling to fill vacancies and plagued by worker burnout, according to a national survey released Tuesday. The survey conducted by the National Emergency Number Association in conjunction with Carbyne, a cloud technology company Twitter’s rebrand is the next stage in Elon Musk’s vision for the company. But does anyone want it? 07/25/2023 08:02am • New York (CNN) — Elon Musk’s move over the weekend to rebrand Twitter and replace its iconic bird logo with an X is just the latest step in his effort to make over the billionaire’s longtime favorite platform in his image. When Musk bought Twitter late last year, he laid out a vision for Europe's strategy to boost its computer chip industry and compete with Asia gets final approval 07/25/2023 07:15am • LONDON (AP) — European Union member states gave final approval Tuesday to the bloc's master plan to expand semiconductor production, clearing the path for its massive effort to slash reliance on Asia for computer chips vital for everything from washing machines to cars. The European Council's min