NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing the operators of LA Fitness over allegations that they make it “exceedingly difficult” for consumers to cancel gym memberships and other related services offered in their clubs nationwide. In a complaint, the FTC accused Fitness International and its subsidiary Fitness & Sports Clubs of [...]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and the European Union issued a joint statement last week that frames the ongoing deal between the trading partners and solidifies some trade commitments. “This Framework Agreement will put our trade and investment relationship — one of the largest in the world — on a solid footing and will [...]
A Franklin County Appeals Court panel determined that a Columbus man convicted of drug trafficking and related offenses in 2013 missed his opportunity to appeal a 2014 resentencing when he failed to raise the issue in a direct appeal at the time. The Tenth District Court of Appeals panel affirmed the Franklin County Common Pleas [...]
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick this week confirmed the federal government is vying for a 10 percent stake in Silicon Valley pioneer Intel in a deal that would deepen the Trump administration’s financial ties with major computer chip manufacturers. The ambitions that Lutnick confirmed in a televised interview with CNBC came [...]
NEW YORK (AP) — Target is counting on a company veteran to revive its magic as it struggles to compete with rivals such as Walmart. The Minneapolis-based retailer earlier this week said that Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke, who has been with Target for 20 years, will become CEO Feb. 1. He succeeds Brian Cornell, [...]
A United States appeals court has temporarily blocked the transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a pair of international companies that plan to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America. The transfer was scheduled for Tuesday, but a panel of judges with the 9th U.S. District Court of Appeals issued [...]
Nexstar Media Group is buying broadcast rival Tegna for $6.2 billion, which will help strengthen its local news offerings. The transaction, if approved, will bring together two major players in television and the country’s local news landscape. Nexstar oversees more than 200 owned and partner stations in 116 markets nationwide and also runs networks such [...]
Lowe’s is buying Foundation Building Materials, a distributor of drywall, insulation and other products, for approximately $8.8 billion as the home improvement retailer intensifies its focus on professional builders. FBM also provides metal framing, ceiling systems, commercial doors and hardware, and other products that serve large residential and commercial professionals in both new construction and [...]
Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states — including Ohio — because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Walmart to pull three lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp from stores after federal officials detected Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in shipping [...]