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The Live-Shopping App That’s Got Some Users in Over Their Heads

P.M. Edition for Aug. 5. Seven-year-old Whatnot is gaining popularity among people drawn to its high-energy live auction sales on everything from fashion to trading cards.…

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P.M. Edition for Aug. 5. Seven-year-old Whatnot is gaining popularity among people drawn to its high-energy live auction sales on everything from fashion to trading cards. But as WSJ retail reporter Hanna Krueger discusses, some users say they’re hooked even when they feel like they should walk away. Plus, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed clinched the…

Published August 5, 2026 · 11:39