Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
Episodes by Janet (4)
Latest Stories (618)
Why do tables only get one drink menu?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 15, 2024
Too many menus on the table can overwhelm guests.
Stars invest in their red carpet look with a loan from a jeweler
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 8, 2024
A stylist joined Marketplace to explain how actresses arrange to wear dazzling accessories during awards season. And yes, security is involved.
What you need to know about Nvidia and the AI chip arms race
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 8, 2024
NVIDIA’s share price has jumped several hundred dollars in the past year, rising from $242 to $875.
Wendy Williams’ guardianship case highlights the need for reforms
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 7, 2024
In 2022, Wendy Williams was placed under a temporary guardianship.
Why aren’t all gas tanks on the same side of the car?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 1, 2024
Consumer preference and safety concerns are just two of the factors that go into determining where the fuel filler is located.
This is why mocktails cost so much
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Janet Nguyen
and Tony Wagner
Mar 1, 2024
Plus: Interesting new data on Disney adults and TikTok users in this week's edition of the newsletter.
The U.S. is suing to block the $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 26, 2024
The FTC says the combination would not only lead to higher consumer prices, but set back workers’ bargaining prospects.
Why do airplanes have ashtrays on board if smoking is banned?
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Janet Nguyen
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.
Someone is trying to scam you out of $50,000. Can your bank protect you?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 22, 2024
A financial advice columnist lost $50,000 in an elaborate scam. Banks told us what they do if they think you’re at risk.
How the demand for French bulldogs has created a black market
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 21, 2024
Demand for French bulldogs has soared, leading to high prices, theft and unethical breeding practices.