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WNBA, Players’ Union in Marathon 12-Hour Talks as Season Start Deadline Passes

WNBA, Players’ Union in Marathon 12-Hour Talks as Season Start Deadline Passes

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and players' union representatives concluded a marathon 12-hour negotiating session early Wednesday as the league's self-imposed deadline to secure a new CBA passed without resolution. Revenue sharing remains the primary sticking point, with the union seeking 26% of gross revenue while the league counters with 70% of net revenue.

Shopaholic Saves $19K House Deposit by Having Klarna Ban Her Account

Shopaholic Saves $19K House Deposit by Having Klarna Ban Her Account

A British shopaholic who spent up to £1,000 monthly on fast fashion broke her addiction by having Klarna permanently ban her account—enabling her to save a £15,000 house deposit. Her extreme intervention highlights growing concerns about BNPL services as Klarna's user base surges to 55 million globally.

Treasure Hunter Tommy Thompson Freed After Decade Behind Bars, Still Won’t Reveal Missing Gold Location

Treasure Hunter Tommy Thompson Freed After Decade Behind Bars, Still Won’t Reveal Missing Gold Location

Deep-sea treasure hunter Tommy Thompson has been released from federal prison after nearly a decade behind bars for refusing to reveal the location of 500 missing gold coins from the SS Central America shipwreck. The 73-year-old Ohio scientist, who discovered the "Ship of Gold" in 1988, never disclosed what happened to the $2.5 million in collectible coins despite years of incarceration.