Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
Episodes by Janet (4)
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Why are bagels sold at the grocery store only partially sliced?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 12, 2024
It keeps the bagel intact and ensures that it stays fresh.
What passengers need to know about the Boeing Max 9 safety issues
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 10, 2024
A door plug recently blew off a Max 9 plane, prompting concerns about whether fliers should board these planes.
Why do we still use paper checks?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 5, 2024
Their use is waning, but not everyone is sold on digital payments.
Why the earliest version of Mickey Mouse is entering the public domain
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 2, 2024
You can now use elements from Disney's 1928 short films “Steamboat Willie” and “Plane Crazy” in your own work.
Streaming, housing, gas: How much did prices change in 2023?
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Janet Nguyen
Dec 29, 2023
Your monthly streaming bill and mortgage payment might have gone up, but gas and egg prices cooled down.
What happens to your Christmas tree after the holidays?
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Janet Nguyen
Dec 22, 2023
They're anything but trash. Recycled, they can strengthen soil, feed goats and shelter fish. But first remove the ornaments.
Why does it sometimes take so long to manufacture and ship action figures?
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Janet Nguyen
Dec 22, 2023
You might have to get approval from another company if you're making an entertainment-related toy, and bigger figures entail a more sophisticated manufacturing process.
What is the economic impact of lost and stolen packages?
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Janet Nguyen
Dec 15, 2023
$6 billion worth of packages were stolen over the past year, according to one estimate.
How does Shohei Ohtani's $700 million deal actually work? It's complicated
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Janet Nguyen
Dec 15, 2023
MLB player Shohei Ohtani recently signed a record-breaking $700 million dollar deal with the Dodgers, but there is a catch.
What you should know when you’re buying olive oil
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Janet Nguyen
Dec 8, 2023
There are different varieties of the kitchen staple, so olive oil experts joined us to break down the basics.