Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.
LATEST
Tesla Recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 Units Over Fire Risk
The company has remotely discharged affected Powerwall 2 systems that are online to prevent overheating until replacements are installed.
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US Credit and Debit Card Spending Posts Largest Increase Since Early 2024
Typically, more than 20 percent of purchases, including electronics, clothing, and jewelry, are made during November and December.
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Google Sues China-Based Hackers Over Text Message Phishing Scams
Fake ads, emails, or text messages alerted unsuspecting consumers to some type of problem with a delivery, an unpaid toll, or an e-commerce website.
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Target to Cut Prices on 3,000 Items Ahead of Holiday Season
The retailer will also offer the Target Thanksgiving Meal at its lowest price ever.
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Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants
The company said the closures are part of its turnaround plans to improve profitability and reverse a decline in domestic sales.
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Federal Judge Rejects Capital One’s $425 Million Settlement With Depositors
The judge ruled that the payout was insufficient.
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Peloton Recalls 833,000 Bikes Over Possible Fall and Injury Risks
Peloton has received three reports of the seat post breaking and detaching from the bike while in use, including two injuries from a fall.
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Homeowner Exodus in Flood-Prone Regions for First Time in 6 Years: Redfin
In 2024, coastal areas in Florida, Texas, New York, and Louisiana led the national net outflow of residents.
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Toyota Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Because of Rearview Camera Display Issue
The automaker reported that a software error could cause the camera image to freeze or go blank when the vehicle is in reverse.
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Median Age of US First-Time Homebuyers Hits All-Time High: NAR
Meanwhile, the share of first-time homebuyers has declined to just 21 percent—a record low.
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Tesla Recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 Units Over Fire Risk
The company has remotely discharged affected Powerwall 2 systems that are online to prevent overheating until replacements are installed.
|
US Credit and Debit Card Spending Posts Largest Increase Since Early 2024
Typically, more than 20 percent of purchases, including electronics, clothing, and jewelry, are made during November and December.
|
Google Sues China-Based Hackers Over Text Message Phishing Scams
Fake ads, emails, or text messages alerted unsuspecting consumers to some type of problem with a delivery, an unpaid toll, or an e-commerce website.
|
Target to Cut Prices on 3,000 Items Ahead of Holiday Season
The retailer will also offer the Target Thanksgiving Meal at its lowest price ever.
|
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants
The company said the closures are part of its turnaround plans to improve profitability and reverse a decline in domestic sales.
|
Federal Judge Rejects Capital One’s $425 Million Settlement With Depositors
The judge ruled that the payout was insufficient.
|
Peloton Recalls 833,000 Bikes Over Possible Fall and Injury Risks
Peloton has received three reports of the seat post breaking and detaching from the bike while in use, including two injuries from a fall.
|
Homeowner Exodus in Flood-Prone Regions for First Time in 6 Years: Redfin
In 2024, coastal areas in Florida, Texas, New York, and Louisiana led the national net outflow of residents.
|
Toyota Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Because of Rearview Camera Display Issue
The automaker reported that a software error could cause the camera image to freeze or go blank when the vehicle is in reverse.
|
Median Age of US First-Time Homebuyers Hits All-Time High: NAR
Meanwhile, the share of first-time homebuyers has declined to just 21 percent—a record low.
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