## The sheep dog turned life drawing model

Authored by bbc.co.uk

Organisers said the concept is as much about helping people relax as the art itself.

"It's just a wholesome activity to get involved in, to fuss some dogs and have a creative time," Barker said.

"I always say if it's a rubbish drawing we will blame the dog because they are moving, and they don't care what it looks like anyway.

"If the dog shuffles round that's fine, we start again or draw over the top.".

Barker said a lot of students who miss their dogs while they are studying away from home come to join the sessions.

"A lot of people come back to see what flavours of dog we've got that week," she said.

"They go away saying how wholesome it is and how it's the best job in the world. »

### Satellites are exposing weak bridges in America and around the world

Authored by sciencedaily.com

Scientists are using satellites to reveal which bridges around the world may be at risk of failure -- and how to catch problems before disaster strikes.

In a global analysis of 744 bridges published in Nature Communications, Pietro Milillo and collaborators from several international institutions evaluated the condition of bridges around the world.

Their results showed that bridges in North America are generally in the poorest condition, followed by those in Africa. »

### Pete Hegseth embarrassingly declares 'I only speak American' to room full of foreign leaders

Authored by irishstar.com

Pete Hegseth embarrassingly declares 'I only speak American' to room full of foreign leaders.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proudly and embarrassingly declared that he only "speaks American" while in a room filled with leaders from Latin America. »

### Insider claims Project Helix will be "pretty expensive" and is being made for a "very niche audience"

Authored by notebookcheck.net

Microsoft recently revealed Project Helix, the codename for what appears to be its next-generation console hardware.

And according to insider SneakersSO, Project Helix may not follow the traditional console approach that players are used to.

If the claims are accurate, Project Helix would not have its own native development target the way previous Xbox consoles did. »

### The Ultimate Betrayal: Qatar Prepares to Expel Hamas Leaders Over Pro-Ir

Authored by jfeed.com

The diplomatic landscape of the Middle East has shifted dramatically following a report that Qatar is finally moving to expel the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization.

However, the relationship reached a breaking point this week when Hamas leaders reportedly refused to condemn the massive Iranian missile attacks directed at Israeli population centers.

This move marks a historic isolation for the Hamas leadership, which now faces the prospect of being hunted without a fixed home. »

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