The Feel Good Factor on DNTCCC: Panda the therapy dog stolen from central Israel, held for ransom near Ramallah in the West Bank

 Panda the therapy dog stolen from central Israel, held for ransom near Ramallah in the West Bank

The suspect allegedly attempted to extort money from Panda’s family for his return. Israeli media reported that the kidnapper demanded NIS 6,000 (approx. $1,867) for his return.

By Jerusalem Post Staff, December 18, 2025

https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-880401

                    Therapy dog Panda rescued by Israel Police. (photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)

A therapy dog named Panda was rescued after he was dognapped and taken to a village near the Palestinian city of Ramallah before being held for ransom, the Israel Police announced on Monday. 

The suspect in the dognapping allegedly attempted to extort money from Panda’s family for his return. Israeli media reported that the kidnapper demanded NIS 6,000 for his return.

The return of Panda the therapy dog

Panda was stolen from near Rosh Ha’Ayin in August, according to Israeli media reports. He was found tied up in the woods and neglected near the suspect’s home.

Since the operation, Panda has been reunited with the child he cares for in central Israel. 

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Escape from Egypt 🐪🗻 moment on the DNTCCC: Drunk raccoon behind liquor store rampage suspected of other 'break-ins'

Drunk raccoon behind liquor store rampage suspected of other 'break-ins'

The comatose critter slept off his wild night at the local animal shelter but was later set free.

By Sky News, Saturday, December 13, 2025

https://news.sky.com/story/drunk-raccoon-behind-liquor-store-rampage-suspected-of-other-break-ins-13482797

A raccoon that passed out drunk after running amok in a Virginia liquor store is suspected of two other "break-ins".

Images of smashed bottles and the animal splayed out next to the toilet went viral last week - but the woman who found him has revealed the raccoon has form.

"This is not the first time he's been in one of the buildings. This is the third break-in he's had," said animal protection officer Samantha Martin.

"He was in the karate studio, I think he got into DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) - ate some of their snacks one time."

Ms Martin said the "smart little critter" had been removed both times from those businesses, which are in the same complex as the ABC liquor store in Ashland.

"Each time we'd get him out - we don't relocate him - that's a death sentence for raccoons but somehow he knows how to get back in this building," she told local podcast Hear in Hanover.

The comatose raccoon was scooped off the floor and put in a crate to "let him relax for a few hours" at the animal shelter - but was later set free.

"Around one or two o'clock that afternoon he was picking his head up, he was looking good and I released him back out in the woods," said Ms Martin - who confirmed the raccoon was male.

Racoons are well known for foraging in bins - earning them the "trash panda" nickname - and the animal shelter has seized the moment by partnering with a firm to sell merchandise

"Trashed Panda" T-shirts, hoodies, mugs and stickers have already raised more than $180,000 (£135,000) to fund improvements at the animal shelter.

Raccoon found passed out in liquor store bathroom after breaking in, ransacking shelves

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Escape from Egypt 🐪🗻 moment on the DNTCCC: Snail heist leaves French farm shell shocked at disappearance of €90,000 stock

 

Snail heist leaves French farm shell shocked at disappearance of €90,000 stock

L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, located near Reims, said the theft was a "real blow" ahead of the Christmas season, when snail is often consumed as a luxury treat.

By Jerusalem Post Staff, December 2, 2025

https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-878965

Illustration: Black snail (photo credit: AI)

L'Escargot Des Grands Crus farm was robbed of €90,000 worth of snails being farmed in northern France last Monday.The thieves broke into the farm after cutting a fence and entering the building, according to French media. The thieves then made off with the entire stock of both the fresh and frozen snails.

L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, located near Reims, said the theft was a "real blow" ahead of the Christmas season, when snail is often consumed as a luxury treat.

While the theft is understood to have occurred last Monday, a complaint was filed with police only later in the week, Franceinfo reported.

"This is definitely not the kind of post we thought we'd write as the holidays approach," L'Escargot Des Grands Crus wrote in a statement announcing the theft on Thursday. "We are trying our best to replenish our stocks to satisfy you for the holidays."

L'Escargot Des Grands Crus

Describing itself as a “family business,” the snail farm produces around 350,000 snails per year, which it sells to Michelin-star restaurants. 

"A whole section of finished products was stolen from the store, and raw material stock from my laboratory," Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne, the farm's manager, told Franceinfo. “It was my end-of-year stock... We had just the right amount to get through the holidays without any worries."

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Escape from Egypt 🐪🗻 moment on the DNTCCC: Adolf Hitler may have had micro-penis, likely had Kallman syndrome, DNA study finds.

 Adolf Hitler may have had micro-penis, likely had Kallman syndrome, DNA study finds.

Fabric cut from the sofa on which Hitler killed himself contained DNA, which was analysed to reveal that Hitler likely had a genetic condition that disrupts normal sexual development.

By Eli Leon, Jerusalem Post, November 13, 2025

https://www.jpost.com/science/article-873680

circa 1933: German Dictator, Adolf Hitler addressing a rally in Germany. (photo credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

A new DNA analysis based on a blood-stained cloth taken from the sofa on which Adolf Hitler killed himself in Berlin in May 1945 suggests he suffered from a genetic disorder affecting sexual development, according to researchers featured in a forthcoming Channel 4 documentary.

The film, titled Hitler’s DNA: A Dictator’s Masterplan, will air on the British network and presents claims about Hitler’s sexuality, ancestry, and mental health drawn from the genetic data, the producers said.

The study is based on a fabric sample cut in May 1945 by Col. Roswell P. Rosengren, a US Army press officer, from the sofa in the Führerbunker. Nearly 80 years later, scientists say they authenticated Hitler’s DNA by comparing it to the Y chromosome of a living relative, which they argue enabled them to conduct a broader genetic analysis on the material.

According to the documentary, the main finding is that Hitler likely had Kallmann syndrome, a genetic condition that disrupts normal sexual development.

This, the researchers say, is consistent with a 1923 medical examination revealed in 2015, which suggested that Hitler had an undescended testicle. They add that the syndrome could have altered his testosterone levels and carried about a one-in-ten chance that he had a micro-penis.

circa 1940: Hitler with Eva Braun, his supposed wife, photographed with their dogs at Berchtesgaden. (credit: Keystone/Getty Images)

Historian claims this finding helps explain Hitler's devotions

Alex J. Kay, a historian at the University of Potsdam and an expert on Nazi Germany, argues in the film that such findings might help explain Hitler’s “almost total devotion to politics with an almost complete absence of private life.” In his view, the Nazi movement could only have risen to power under Hitler’s particular leadership and circumstances, he says in the documentary.

The DNA analysis, the researchers claim, also refutes a long-standing rumor that Hitler had a Jewish grandfather, a charge recently repeated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Instead, they say the genetic evidence points to Austrian-German origins.

The study further suggests that Hitler’s genome shows very high polygenic scores, placing him in the top percentile for genetic susceptibility to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. However, the scientists stress that this is a statistical assessment based on “polygenic scores” and does not constitute a firm diagnosis, noting that it is impossible to diagnose him retroactively.

Lead geneticist Prof. Turi King is quoted in the film as saying that “if Hitler had seen his own genetic results, he would almost certainly have sent himself to the gas chambers.” She and other experts involved in the project, including Prof. Simon Baron-Cohen of the University of Cambridge, caution strongly against drawing simplistic conclusions.

They emphasize that genetics cannot excuse Hitler’s crimes and warn against linking such conditions to cruelty, in order to avoid stigmatizing people living with similar diagnoses. “DNA is always just one part of someone’s puzzle,” King says in the film. “You cannot see evil in a genome.”

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DNTCCC Mid-Week Recipe🥣🍗🥪: MANGO POMEGRANATE HERB SALAD

MANGO POMEGRANATE HERB SALAD

by Lisa Starr, Tues 4th November 2025

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                                        Photo by Lisa Starr

'Making hay while the sun shines' sounds like a total waste of energy. I'd far rather make the most of the last of the summer fruits by throwing together this dazzling, salsa-style salad.

The clock is ticking as sunshine-yellow mango and sparkling pomegranate jewels are both essential ingredients. These showy fruits are nearly out of season, which makes every bite feel even more special.

Tossed with fresh herbs and a punchy, zesty dressing, this stunning salad is rainbow-bright, amazingly refreshing, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight. You can serve it just as it is, or mix in cubes of raw fish for a light, ceviche-style twist.

I only wish I'd discovered it sooner so that I could have shared it at the start of the season. Fortunately, there's still time to enjoy this masterpiece for a few delicious weeks, before the mangoes and pomegranates disappear.

Before they do… here's the recipe.

MANGO POMEGRANATE HERB SALAD

Ingredients 

 

1 bunch parsley, finely chopped

1 bunch coriander, finely chopped

1 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced

Seeds from 2 pomegranates

1 cup mango, diced

400 grams raw fish (salmon, intias or tuna), cut into small cubes*

1 small red onion, finely chopped
 

Dressing:

⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

⅓ cup olive oil

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 flat tablespoon coarse salt (used in Step 4)

 

* Fish is optional but delicious. Mint can work in place of coriander if you're a herb hater.

Directions

1: Whisk together all the dressing ingredients except the salt.

2: Combine the herbs, fruit, and vegetables then add the finely chopped red onion.

3: Sprinkle the coarse salt over the fish cubes and allow to stand for 5 minutes then add the fish to the bowl.

4: Pour the dressing over a few minutes before serving, toss gently, and serve immediately.
 

Cook's Notes

The salt 'cooks' the fish slightly, giving it that classic ceviche texture. For a milder version, you can briefly rinse the salted fish before adding it to the salad. It can be served without fish to make a dazzling fruit-and-herb salad.

Bon Appétit -  Enjoy!

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