California Supreme Court sets amusement rides standard akin to transportation
The California Supreme Court ruled that amusement park ride operators are subject to the same safety standards as buses and planes. Across the United States, states enforce a patchwork of amusement ride regulations and oversight.
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Disney World death prompts renewed calls for park oversight
A 4-year-old's death after riding Mission Space at Walt Disney World fuels renewed push for federal ride oversight as Florida regulators face exemptions under a 1989 law. Representative Edward Markey cites a patchwork system and Saferparks data while park officials defend current state and local oversight as keeping rides safe.
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Guidant recalls 50,000 heart defibrillators
Guidant Corp faces backlash for withholding fault details as it recalls about 50,000 implanted defibrillators. The firm offers to replace 28,900 devices and says 21,000 more can be fixed by external programming while over 20,000 remain in U.S. hands. FDA advises patients to consult doctors and assess risks.
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Colleges Show Boston Boulder Lead In Marijuana Use
Washington officials released a regional study showing Boston and Boulder leading the nation in marijuana use with 12.2 percent and 5.1 percent nationwide reporting use in the prior 30 days. The report maps drug and substance use by region to guide treatment and prevention funding.
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Boston struggles with marijuana use despite old data
A 1999 to 2001 national survey cited by Boston officials suggests substance abuse is a serious issue in the area while acknowledging the data may not reflect current Boston use. Experts note college students often have relaxed attitudes toward marijuana, with local officials stressing public health priority.
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