Janet Nguyen

Digital Reporter

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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.

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Where you can get free N95 masks and COVID tests

Jan 25, 2022
With the help of USPS, tests can be ordered directly from the government. N95 masks will be available to pick up at pharmacies and grocery stores.
A view of an N95 respirator. Pharmacies throughout the U.S. will provide these masks for free.
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Why high-fashion brands are releasing anime collaborations

Jan 19, 2022
Spanish luxury house Loewe just released its second anime-based collection, featuring characters from the film “Spirited Away.”
A view of the Japanese animated film "Spirited Away," which was released in Japan back in 2001.
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What is the price of a COVID-19 test now?

Jan 14, 2022
Prices can vary, but the government is planning to send out free tests and will offer a reimbursement option.
Abbott's BinaxNOW take-home test sells for up to about $24 at major nationwide stores.
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Buy now, pay later services replace layaway

Jan 10, 2022
Services like Affirm and Klarna charge interest for allowing consumers to pay for their purchases in installments.
Layaway has become a relic of retail's past.
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Will movie fans eventually flock back to big screens?

Jan 7, 2022
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” performed well, but adult dramas with smaller budgets have opened to little fanfare.
Sixty-one percent of Americans have not seen a movie in a theater during the past year, according to a new Gallup report.
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How does Honey Baked Ham stay open year round?

Dec 23, 2021
While the restaurant chain is known for its holiday meals, some of its customers treat it as a casual lunch spot.
A view of one of Honey Baked Ham's signature spiral-cut hams and its turkey breast.
The HoneyBaked Ham Co.