DENVER >> Colorado’s largest city is on the brink of licensing some of the nation’s first legal marijuana clubs. But Denver might not have many takers when it starts accepting applications for the bring-your-own-pot clubs by the end of the month. That’s because the city has set up elaborate hurdles for potential weed-friendly coffee shops and other gathering places. Zoning restrictions mean few areas in the city are even eligible for such a club.

McDonald’s to close 169 outlets in India

NEW DELHI >> McDonald’s India has announced it will close nearly 170 McDonald’s outlets in northern and eastern India after the American fast-food giant decided to terminate a franchise agreement with its Indian partner. McDonald’s said its partner Connaught Plaza Restaurants violated the terms of the franchise agreement, including reneging on payment of royalties.

Energy officials missed in pipeline review

WASHINGTON >> A federal appeals court in Washington says energy regulators fell short in evaluating the environmental impact of a natural gas pipeline that is carrying gas through Alabama, Georgia and Florida. The court Tuesday agreed with the Sierra Club in ruling that officials fell short in their environmental study of the Southeast Market Pipelines Project. Sierra Club attorney Elly Benson says the group is discussing its next steps.

Foxconn again touted as benefit to economy

MADISON, Wis. >> Gov. Scott Walker’s top aides offered legislators another round of assurances Tuesday that a Foxconn Technology Group plant in southeastern Wisconsin would transform the state’s economy and said the company would lose out on state incentives if it doesn’t deliver.

ON THE MOVE

>> Mauna Lani Resort has announced that Rodney Ito has been promoted to managing director. He will oversee operations for the 341-room Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Mauna Lani Spa and Sports & Fitness Club, as well as Francis H. I‘i Brown Courses and other assets. Ito has been with Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows since 2014 while serving as general manager of the hotel, spa and sports & fitness club.

>> T S Restaurants has promoted chef William Edward Bruhl to executive chef at Duke’s Waikiki from sous-chef. He has more than 40 years’ experience, including as senior training executive chef for Restaurants Unlimited; in positions at Ryan’s Grill, Kincaid’s and Palomino at Harbor Court; as well as executive chef and owner of BluWater Grill and family business Pizza in the Raw.