Concord is a competent, well-made game. Or rather it was. I’m going to struggle with tense when it comes to writing about Concord, because, as of Sept. 6, the game has been shut down indefinitely, just two weeks into its existence. Will it ever come back? Firewalk Studios, which developed the game for Sony, says it’s taking Concord offline and refunding buyers while it “determine[s] the best path ahead.” But it’s difficult to envision a healthier future for a game that few people seemed to vibe with and many people actively rooted for to fail.

A good game like Concord just isn’t good enough anymore

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Maine State

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Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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Horoscope for Saturday, September 7th

Max Particles is a currency you can find from Power Spots, and are required to fight Dynamax Pokémon in upcoming Max Battles in Pokémon Go. Debuting in Sept. 2024 as part of the ‘“Max Out” season, alongside the tutorial “To the Max!” Special Research, you can start gathering this new resource ahead of the full debut of Max Battles on Sept. 10.

How to get Max Particles from Power Spots in Pokémon Go

OLED gaming monitors are the real deal … for those who can afford them. Just like their TV counterparts, they typically command a premium price point because they deliver the goods with unbeatable color and lighting accuracy thanks to the display tech’s per-pixel control. As for OLED gaming monitors in particular, the list of perks goes on, from wildly wide viewing angles to industry-leading refresh rates, and more.

LG’s 34-inch curved OLED gaming monitor is almost half off

Duskmourn, the latest expansion for Magic: The Gathering, is channeling every imaginable flavor of the impending spooky season. This new horror-themed set arrives on Sept. 27, and draws inspiration from cosmic, supernatural nightmares with an eccentric art style to match. As with previous sets for Magic: The Gathering, Duskmourn will launch with numerous products, including bundles, Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Commander Decks, and more. If you’d like to experience this new set, we’ve outlined the various formats below and where you can reserve some of these creepy cards.

Where to pre-order Magic: The Gathering - Duskmourn

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

It’s preview season for Duskmourn, the new high-concept card set for Magic: The Gathering, and that means lots of new card images are showing up online, inspired by 1980s-era slasher movies and the gooey secretions from retro shows like Stranger Things. If you’ve got an eye for good horror, and an ear eager to hear about new rules and mechanics, have I got a few images for you.

Duskmourn preview cards include a nasty little blue book

For many in the US, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and the start of the fall season. School’s back in session. Fantasy football leagues have drafted ahead of the NFL season kickoff. Sunset gets earlier and earlier as darkness creeps in by dinner time. In celebration of this shift into cooler weather, Woot has launched a “Fall in Love with Video Games” sales event.

The 9 best gaming deals from Woot’s end of summer sale

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Woodinville, WA

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Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Hull, MA

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Get ready, because you're invited to the "best late summer beach party in New England!" The Endless Summer Waterfront Festival, hosted by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner and promises to be an event you won't want to miss. Taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2023, this event celebrates the last days of summer and the vibrant community of Hull.

Live Music, Family Fun & More: This Waterfront Festival Has It All!

Los Angeles, CA

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Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

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Denver, CO

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A study by the self-storage company Storeganise ranks Colorado seventh in the U.S. for retail theft. It should come as no surprise as a Walmart in Aurora announced earlier this month that it is closing due to retail theft. Other locations, such as Central Park in Denver, have locked up an extraordinary amount of their merchandise. Customers now must find clerks to unlock products from cases and put them in a locked box to be unlocked at checkout.

Sticky fingers: Colorado ranks seventh in U.S. for retail theft, study shows

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

In case you’ve unexpectedly run out of storage for more games on your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or another handheld gaming PC like the ROG Ally, there’s a deal happening at Amazon on possibly the last microSD card you might ever need to buy. Lexar’s 1 TB microSD card costs $66.49, which is a nice little discount off its typical $75 price.

Add 1 TB of extra storage to your Switch or Steam Deck for just $66

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At least Concord will still arrive to TV this fall

Concord, Sony’s new hero shooter, may be DOA, but its spirit will survive. Launched on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC on Aug. 23 only to be...

At least Concord will still arrive to TV this fall

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