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According to other attendees, including Times journalists, event staff were checking tickets, though not very thoroughly, at multiple points prior to escalators that descended to the metal detectors where Allen allegedly dashed past armed security.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Even before they were approached by BBC Scotland News, many could be heard talking about the need for escalators.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Kaner and Pena both said that a typical, 15,000-square-foot store without elevators or escalators costs under $10 million to build.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Napoli recently served as Chairman and CEO of Schindler Group, a Swiss maker of elevators and escalators.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

He ran on the white tiles up through the tunnels, ignoring the escalators, because he wanted to feel his feet-move, arms swing, lungs clench, unclench, feel his throat go raw with air.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury