The company said that all Six Flags rides and attractions would undergo safety reviews, as the park operator faces lawsuits over safety concerns.
Category: Accidents and Safety
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Six Flags to Add Seatbelts on Roller Coasters After Rider’s Death
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Rider on Georgia Roller Coaster Dies and Several Others Are Injured
The New York Times – Business:The episode happened Monday afternoon at the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park, the police said. It was not immediately clear what led up to the rider’s death.
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X2, the Troubled California Six Flags Roller Coaster, Reaches Its End
The New York Times – Business:The ride at Magic Mountain near Los Angeles has fueled lawsuits claiming that it had caused brain injuries, including two that were fatal.
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What to Pack in Your Travel First-Aid Kit
The New York Times – Travel:A bouncer and security guard, accustomed to responding to fights, fires and accidents, recommends a range of useful first-aid items for a variety of travelers.
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I Worked on Safety at OpenAI. The Fix Isn’t Hard.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Even without government regulation, private companies can act on their own to address A.I. safety concerns.
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In Nepal and Tibet, Pollution on Glaciers Could Fuel More Flood Disasters
The New York Times – On the Runway:Darkened by soot from vehicles and factories, the region’s glaciers are absorbing more heat and melting at dangerous rates.
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For Some in a Disrupted D.C., Grand Prix Is More Irritation Than Celebration
The New York Times – On the Runway:Race preparations have snarled traffic, rerouted flights and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests.
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Here’s the latest.
The New York Times – On the Runway:The magnitude 7.4 quake hit the western part of the country, shaking Bogotá, Cali, Medellín and other cities, just weeks after quakes of similar intensity devastated parts of neighboring Venezuela.
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What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels
The New York Times – Business:You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
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Uber Enacts Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
The New York Times – Business:The changes come after The New York Times revealed that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.
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Robot Taxis Stop in Traffic in Chinese City, Stranding Travelers
The New York Times – Business:The authorities in Wuhan, the site of one of the world’s largest experiments in self-driving cars, cited a “system failure” after widespread reports on Tuesday evening.