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Orcas Island Dam Removal Opens Stream for Salmon

On Orcas Island, Washington, a small dam blocking fish passage on West Beach Creek was removed in 2014 by the Northwest Straits Foundation, led by Puget Sound Partnership. Replacing the dam with a larger culvert opened 1,584 feet of stream, allowing salmon to reach upstream habitats within a year. The previous dam and two small pipes had obstructed fish and limited creek flow, causing sediment buildup.

HT World··Orcas Island

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Sundar C Clarifies AI Use in Mookuthi Amman 2 CGI Shots

At the pre-release event of Mookuthi Amman 2 in Chennai, director Sundar C addressed rumors about heavy AI use in the film's CGI. He stated that out of nearly 3000 CGI shots, only 15 used AI. He praised the 400-artist CGI team who worked for over a year and a half, emphasizing the film’s extensive manual effort by Tamil Nadu technicians.

HT Entertainment··Chennai

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Russia Reports Industrial Facility Hit Near Moscow, Over 100 Ukrainian Drones Downed

Russia announced that an industrial facility near Moscow was hit, with no casualties reported so far. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, over 100 Ukrainian drones were destroyed during a massive drone attack, according to regional governor Gleb Nikitin. Separately, Russian forces struck an industrial enterprise in Ukraine's Poltava region, near Kremenchuk, where a previous attack killed three and injured 32 people.

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Actor Saurabh Sachdeva Responds to Criticism of 'Ramayana' Film

Actor Saurabh Sachdeva stated he is unfazed by the criticism surrounding the film 'Ramayana,' which stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. He emphasized that the film was made with care and authenticity despite public scrutiny over visual effects and casting. Sachdeva acknowledged the sensitivity of religious subjects and said the team expected strong reactions but remains confident in their work.

HT Entertainment··Mumbai

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India vs New Zealand 5th T20I Highlights: Sooryavanshi May Return

In the 5th and final T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi might return to India's playing XI after being benched in the 4th match. India lost the 4th T20I by 87 runs, ending hopes of a clean sweep. New Zealand players like Glenn Phillips aim to maintain momentum, with Phillips close to breaking the record for most runs in a bilateral 5-match T20I series.

NDTV Cricket··Hamilton

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Partners Group Caps Withdrawals from $8.6 Billion Private Equity Fund

Partners Group Holdings AG has limited withdrawals from an $8.6 billion private equity fund targeting wealthy investors. This move highlights concerns in the private equity industry, which relies heavily on the wealth market for growth. While fund gates are common in private equity, this recent action signals potential challenges for the sector.

Mint Markets·

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