- by foxnews
- 14 Jun 2026
Law enforcement officials responded to Washington, D.C.'s National Mall on Thursday after a giant "8647" message appeared to be etched into the grass, prompting an investigation as federal authorities remain on heightened alert over political threats and violence.
U.S. Park Police responded to the incident around noon, FOX 5 reported. Grass samples were also collected for testing and examination in the area by investigators.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship was set up near the Lincoln Memorial for a weigh-in event on Friday.
Shibuya, the home of Tokyo's famous crossing, has begun issuing immediate fines for littering as officials work to manage overtourism in the popular Japanese district.
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