August 18, 2020

Appeals court: On 2nd thought, tax bikini latex clubs

AUSTIN, Texas — A state appeals court has overturned its own ruling and decided “bikini latex clubs” are sexually oriented businesses that are subject to […]
August 18, 2020

Rule allowing LNG rail shipments in US challenged in court

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A coalition of six environmental advocacy groups asked a federal judge on Tuesday to block a new Trump administration rule to allow […]
August 18, 2020

Minneapolis nonprofit UpWorks helps folks who are starting over figure out 'next step'

Instead of the mundane “leave your name and number” voice message, Kevin Saunders sings to callers. “Keep your head to the sky,” he intones in […]
August 18, 2020

Amazon, Meritage Homes rise; Kohl's, Big Lots fall

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Tuesday: Advance Auto Parts Inc., up $1.85 to $162.85. The auto parts retailer handily beat […]
August 18, 2020

Florida felon voting law questioned by US appellate court

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An attorney representing the state of Florida told a federal appeals court Tuesday the state can legally require felons to fully […]
August 18, 2020

CEO Pay Watch: Medtronic's Omar Ishrak made $10.8 million last fiscal year

Omar Ishrak Executive chairman of Medtronic PLC Total compensation: $10,791,756 for the year ended April 30, 2020 Salary: $1,741,556 Non-equity incentive pay: $3,382,200 Other compensation: […]
August 18, 2020

Eden Prairie-based ShopHQ posts first profit in years

The parent company of Eden Prairie-based television shopping channel ShopHQ posted its first profit in years following the company restructuring and several programming changes earlier […]
August 18, 2020

Feds attempting to seize home of former pro wrestler

MADISON, Miss. — Months after his brother was indicted in one of the largest public corruption cases in Mississippi’s history, federal authorities are trying to […]
August 18, 2020

White driver denies antagonizing biracial man who shot girl

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Police heard conflicting stories of the moments that led up to a biracial man opening fire at a pickup truck on a […]
August 18, 2020

Top NBC exec Ron Meyer leaving after settlement with woman

NEW YORK — NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Ron Meyer, a Hollywood power player, is leaving the entertainment company after revealing he received threats of extortion following […]