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Janet Nguyen

Digital Reporter

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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.

Latest Stories (618)

Stars invest in their red carpet look with a loan from a jeweler

Mar 8, 2024
A stylist joined Marketplace to explain how actresses arrange to wear dazzling accessories during awards season. And yes, security is involved.
Julianne Moore wears a Cartier necklace at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. Stylists work behind the scenes to arrange jewelry loans, explained Kate Young, a Hollywood stylist who worked with Moore to put this look together.
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What you need to know about Nvidia and the AI chip arms race

Mar 8, 2024
NVIDIA’s share price has jumped several hundred dollars in the past year, rising from $242 to $875.
The burgeoning AI market has increased the demand for the hardware underpinning AI applications. Nvidia is the GPU market leader.
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Wendy Williams’ guardianship case highlights the need for reforms 

Mar 7, 2024
In 2022, Wendy Williams was placed under a temporary guardianship.
Wendy Williams attending an awards luncheon at the New York Hilton hotel in 2019.
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Why aren’t all gas tanks on the same side of the car? 

Mar 1, 2024
Consumer preference and safety concerns are just two of the factors that go into determining where the fuel filler is located.
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This is why mocktails cost so much

Mar 1, 2024
Plus: Interesting new data on Disney adults and TikTok users in this week's edition of the newsletter.
Those drinks have the OrangeTheory logo on them but don't they look a little like shocked emojis?
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The U.S. is suing to block the $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger

Feb 26, 2024
The FTC says the combination would not only lead to higher consumer prices, but set back workers’ bargaining prospects.
The largest supermarket merger deal in U.S. history remains uncertain amid antitrust concerns.
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Why do airplanes have ashtrays on board if smoking is banned? 

Feb 23, 2024
In 2000, Bill Clinton signed a law that banned smoking on all domestic and international flights to and from the U.S.
While airline ashtrays may seem antiquated, the FAA thinks it's better to be safe than sorry.
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How the demand for French bulldogs has created a black market 

Feb 21, 2024
Demand for French bulldogs has soared, leading to high prices, theft and unethical breeding practices.
French bulldog puppies can cost between $3,000 and $10,000, one expert told us. Their high value makes them susceptible to robberies.
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