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Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97, Global Icon — Aug 27, 2026Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist famed for polka dots, pumpkins and immersive installations, has died at age 97; she passed away on August 14 in a Tokyo hospital, according to her studio. Her decades-long career, including time in New York, anti-war activism, and a lasting impact on contemporary art, kept her painting and creating until the end.
On X · @KurrcoLil Durk Acquitted on All Counts in Federal Murder-for-Hire TrialThe @Kurrco post announces that rapper Lil Durk (Durk Banks) was found not guilty on all charges in his federal murder-for-hire case. It is trending due to high engagement, widespread surprise at the full acquittal, praise for defense attorney Brian Steel, celebrity reactions (Drake, 21 Savage, Yo Gotti), and notes that Durk remains in custody pending a separate racketeering trial.13,771 likes · 55mDaily Caller News FoundationWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysThe White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday.4h · 4 reads
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On X · @kanyewestKanye West Posts That Lil Durk Was Found Not Guilty on All Counts in Murder-for-Hire TrialKanye West posted about Lil Durk's full acquittal in the murder-for-hire case, sparking mostly celebratory reactions from hip-hop accounts and fans, though Durk remains detained on separate charges.20,573 likes · 56m