Vicky Nguyen

New York

Chief Consumer Investigative Correspondent and Anchor at NBC News

NBC News Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent & NBC News DAILY Anchor. Always looking to tell stories that help people. Ideas? [email protected]

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Three from Orange County named California Classified School Employees of the Year

2 weeks ago | newsroom.ocde.us | Vicky Nguyen

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced nine California Classified School Employees of the Year for 2025 — a group that includes a head custodian, a nutrition operations supervisor and a painter from Orange County. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Orange County has been represented by at least one statewide honoree. In total, 13 of the last 45 recipients recognized through the state’s annual program have served at schools and districts in Orange County.
2025 AP in the OC Summer Institute opens for teacher registration

2 weeks ago | newsroom.ocde.us | Vicky Nguyen

The Orange County Department of Education is inviting Advanced Placement educators to participate in the 2025 AP in the OC Summer Institute, a 30-hour hybrid training experience taking place online from July 21 through July 25. Endorsed by the College Board, the annual summer institute is a professional learning opportunity designed to support both new and experienced AP teachers.
Weekly roundup: Inclusive Sports Day celebrates students in Huntington Beach, Fullerton students shine in K-pop competition, and more

2 weeks ago | newsroom.ocde.us | Vicky Nguyen

More than 200 students from three Huntington Beach Union High School District campuses gathered at Edison High School on April 10 for a day of sports, camaraderie and inclusion, thanks to a continuing partnership with Westcliff University and the Inclusive Sports Foundation.
Orange County schools and districts recognized with 2025 California Green Ribbon Awards

3 weeks ago | newsroom.ocde.us | Vicky Nguyen

Framed by coastal hills and just steps from the Pacific Ocean, the campuses of the Laguna Beach Unified School District are well positioned to connect students with nature. But it’s the district’s purposeful commitment to sustainability, wellness and environmental education that has earned it the state’s highest honor in the 2025 California Green Ribbon Schools awards.
Inside the Outdoors celebrates Earth Month with community events

3 weeks ago | newsroom.ocde.us | Vicky Nguyen

Inside the Outdoors, the Orange County Department of Education’s hands-on environmental education program, is once again embracing the spirit of Earth Day by inspiring action in classrooms and communities across Orange County.
APD Shares Annual Military Equipment Report

3 weeks ago | newsbreak.com | Vicky Nguyen

AlamedaBy Vicky Nguyen,17 hours ago Alameda Police Department ( APD ) released its 2024 military equipment report during a community engagement meeting at Mastick Senior Center on Wednesday, April 9. “Our equipment is your equipment,” Sergeant Alan Kuboyama said.
Parents are worried about day cares giving their kids melatonin

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Kayla Steinberg |Vicky Nguyen

Laura Putnam never thought her sons would receive melatonin supplements at day care. She enrolled them at Apple Blossom Childcare in Falmouth, Maine, when they were 1 and 2 years old. She said she hasn’t given them melatonin and hasn’t granted anyone else permission to give them the supplement, which mimics a hormone produced in the brain that makes people sleepy.
Libby's Most Anticipated April Releases

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Olivie Blake |Vicky Nguyen

With the new month comes a new list of books to get excited about, and our friends at Libby have compiled a list of the books coming out in April that they’re most looking forward to. The list comes courtesy of Madison Stoneburner Simon, who discussed her most anticipated April books on the Professional Book Nerds podcast with cohost Joe.
It doesn’t take much for microplastics to leach into food, researchers warn

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Kayla Steinberg |Vicky Nguyen

Scientists are finding microplastics everywhere from brain tissue to arteries and warning of the health risks posed by their buildup inside our bodies. They’re also discovering just how easily the tiny particles get there. Microplastics don’t just shed off of plastic items from overuse, like when a water bottle breaks down over weeks or months of being washed and refilled. They also leach into our food and drinks with even the brief use of a product with plastic components, alarming scientists.
Scammers use Al Roker's image in a recent deepfake video — how to know what's real

1 month ago | today.com | Anna Kaplan |Vicky Nguyen

/ Source: TODAYTODAY's Al Roker got a message from a friend with a link to a video of himself promoting a solution to hypertension, or high blood pressure. The problem is that Al doesn't have hypertension — and the video was fake. "A friend of mine sent me a link and said, 'Is this real?'" Al told TODAY's senior investigative consumer correspondent Vicky Nguyen.