SUMMARY: Retired Michigan autoworker Richard Guilford lost his tri-fold leather wallet in 2014 while working on a Ford vehicle. Containing $15, IDs, $275 in gift cards, and lottery tickets, it vanished during his shift. Eleven years later, mechanic Chad Volk found the wallet lodged in the engine bay of a 2015 Ford Edge at a Minnesota repair shop. Volk contacted Guilford via Facebook, reuniting him with the long-lost family treasure. Despite exposure to harsh conditions, the wallet remained remarkably intact. Guilford, now retired, plans to preserve it as a family heirloom, cherishing the story and renewed faith in humanity.

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SUMMARY: South Korea’s Supreme Court rejected American composer Jonathan Wright’s $21,600 damage claim against Pinkfong, ending a six-year legal battle over the “Baby Shark” song. Wright alleged Pinkfong plagiarized his 2011 version, but courts ruled both versions derived from a traditional folk melody, with Wright’s lacking sufficient originality for copyright protection. The Supreme Court upheld that Pinkfong’s rendition, released in 2015, added distinct elements, confirming it as a separate work based on a public domain chant. Pinkfong’s “Baby Shark” became a global hit with over 16 billion YouTube views, generating significant revenue and spawning various media adaptations.

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SUMMARY: In Gulfport, Mississippi, children being accidentally locked in hot cars during summer is a frequent emergency, though recent deaths are rare. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan explains these incidents often occur when parents are distracted. Heatstroke is a serious risk, with 39 child deaths reported in 2024 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A child’s body heats up faster than an adult’s, making quick action vital. Firefighters assess the child’s condition and may break windows if unconscious. NHTSA advises placing essential items in the backseat, using reminders like toys, and keeping keys away from children to prevent lock-ins.

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