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world7 days ago•8 min saved

Tehran Swells with Mourning as Khamenei Funeral Kicks Off

Thousands of mourners in black gathered at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on the first day of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, with his body lying in state and a multi‑day procession planned from Tehran to Mashhad through Qom, Najaf and Karbala. Iran expects 15–20 million attendees across the country and neighbouring Iraq, as chants against the US and vows of vigilante retaliation accompany the sombre proceedings following his death in February strikes.

via BBC|

#crowds #funeral #iran

politics13 days ago•38 min saved

Trump-Backed State Fair on National Mall Grapples With Flag Controversy and Sparse Crowds

The 16-day Great American State Fair opened on the National Mall but drew relatively small crowds amid reports of power outages and controversy over the Confederate flag; several states did not participate due to budget or scheduling, weather threatened further programming, and critics mocked the event as partisan despite Trump’s claim of a large audience.

via Yahoo News UK|

#confederate-flag #crowds #great-american-state-fair

sports20 days ago•5 min saved

Transit Troubles Help Explain Sparse Crowds at Shinnecock U.S. Open

The U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills drew notably sparse crowds on Saturday evening as many fans from New York City faced a four-hour round-trip train ride on the Long Island Rail Road, with late trains forcing many to leave before dramatic finishes and leaving the finale less energized despite a lively morning and key moments earlier in the day.

via Fox News|

#crowds #golf #shinnecockhills

local23 days ago•3 min saved

Knicks Parade Crowds Swap Bathroom Hacks as NYC Prepares for Massive Celebration

With about a million revelers filling Manhattan for the Knicks ticker-tape parade, fans are trading bathroom tips and even restroom entry codes, despite officials warning there will be no dedicated access; advice ranges from limiting fluids to wearing diapers, underscoring the messy, “gross” reality of the crowd.

via New York Post|

#bathrooms #crowds #local

sports23 days ago•5 min saved

Capacity Reached: Knicks Parade Draws Massive Crowds Hours Before Start

Viewing pens for the Knicks’ ticker-tape parade were already full hours before the 10 a.m. start, with the NYPD saying no additional entrants would be admitted; the department plans a record deployment of more than 10,000 officers as crowds line the Battery Park to City Hall route and some fans climb scaffolds to get a glimpse.

via New York Post|

#crowds #knicks #nyc

theme-parks27 days ago•16 min saved

Ghost Town Weekends as Disneyland Crowds Dip in Early Summer

Summer crowds at Disneyland Resort are lighter than expected, with Reddit posts calling weekends a “total ghost town” and mid‑afternoon waits around 18 minutes; explanations include blackout of lower‑tier passes, dynamic pricing, and a Pirates of the Caribbean refurbishment reducing major draws, plus external factors like the FIFA World Cup attracting visitors elsewhere and Olympic‑era price patterns noted at Disneyland Paris.

via Inside the Magic|

#crowds #disneyland #reddit

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Midtown Crowds Roar After Knicks' Finals Loss, Police Make Arrests

Thousands of Knicks fans packed Midtown Manhattan around Madison Square Garden after a 115-111 Game 3 loss in the NBA Finals, triggering a heavy police presence, improvised watch parties, and more than a dozen arrests as crowds clashed outside Bryant Park and security restrictions related to President Trump’s visit reshaped the area ahead of Game 4.

via Gothamist|

#arrests #crowds #knicks

celebrity1 month ago•35 min saved

Sean Penn Quits the Oscar Scene, Citing Anxiety and Crowds

Three-time Oscar winner Sean Penn says he’s done with the Oscars and other big award shows, citing social anxiety and discomfort around crowds. He skipped this year’s ceremony, watched from Ukraine, and vows to avoid gatherings larger than eight people, sticking to smaller events like Tribeca while criticizing selfies.

via The Daily Beast|

#celebrity #crowds #oscars

sports1 month ago•22 min saved

Gunners celebrate Premier League title with massive north London parade

Thousands of Arsenal fans lined the streets of north London to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years as a five‑mile parade from the Emirates Stadium rolled through Islington; the event featured huge crowds, a major police operation with 500+ officers, and Transport for London warnings of busy services and route changes ahead of the 14:00 BST start, with celebrations also reflecting Arsenal Women’s recent trophy win and the broader club celebrations after a dramatic season.

via BBC|

#arsenal #crowds #north-london

travel1 month ago•3 min saved

Yosemite's Reservation-Free Summer Sparks Parking and Crowding Woes

Yosemite's first summer without a timed reservation system has brought heavy crowds, long entry waits, and scarce parking, prompting questions about crowd control and traffic management as park officials balance access with resource protection; visitors are advised to arrive early, visit on weekdays, or use shuttles to avoid the worst congestion.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#crowds #parking #reservation-system

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Royal Pop Sparks Retail Uproar as Swatch Stores Face Global Crowds

The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop pocket watch drop sparked chaotic scenes at Swatch stores worldwide, prompting police presence and several store closures for safety, plus arrests; dedicated fans waited in lines for days, with some watches resold for thousands on secondary markets. Swatch says the collection will remain available for months and urged calm.

via Business Insider|

#audemars-piguet #business #crowds

travel2 months ago•54 min saved

Reality Check: 20 Beloved Destinations That Didn’t Deliver

A reader-curated list highlights 20 popular travel spots that didn’t live up to hype, with reasons ranging from overcrowding and commercialization to influencer-driven expectations. Destinations like Dubai and Bali, Las Vegas by day, Sedona, Los Angeles, Ireland, Switzerland, New Orleans, Nashville, Santorini and Kotor, Venice, Paris, Barcelona, Bangkok/Thailand, and Oslo are cited, illustrating how social-media buzz can distort expectations. The piece suggests broadening research beyond glossy posts and considering less-crowded alternatives to improve the travel experience.

via BuzzFeed|

#crowds #overhyped #popular-destinations

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Crowds Celebrate Winter Solstice Sunrise at Stonehenge

Thousands gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year and the start of astronomical winter, with many viewing it as a spiritual renewal as the sun begins to climb again.

via AP News|

#crowds #spiritual #stonehenge

sports11 months ago•1 min saved

Tour de France 2025: Key Highlights and Changes

The final stage of the Tour de France in Paris is expected to be chaotic due to unprecedented crowds, with over half a million spectators lining the streets, creating a carnival-like atmosphere that the peloton is both excited and apprehensive about.

via Cycling Weekly|

#chaos #crowds #final-stage

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Iran Mourns Late President Amid Questions Over Helicopter Crash and Aging Fleet

Massive crowds in Iran chanted "death to America" as the days-long funeral for the late President Ebrahim Raisi concluded, with CNN's Fred Pleitgen reporting from the scene.

via CNN|

#anti-american-chants #crowds #ebrahim-raisi