Top stories around the world: Wednesday April 8, 2015
Here are the top stories around the world including a report by the Financial Times that says Japan needs to shorten the number of hours people work.
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SportsYahoo SportsFormer NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33
Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.
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The FDIC change that leaves wealthy bank depositors with less protection
Affluent Americans may want to double-check how much of their bank deposits are protected by government-backed insurance. The rules governing trust accounts just changed.
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls Jamal Murray's heat-pack toss on court 'inexcusable and dangerous'
Murray made a bad night on the court worse during a moment of frustration on the bench.
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Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says he’s not voting for Trump : 'Character is too important'
Ryan says he would be writing in a Republican candidate instead of voting for Donald Trump.
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Post-draft NFL fantasy power rankings: Offenses we love, like and want to stay away from
With free agency and the draft behind us, what 32 teams look like today will likely be what they look like Week 1 and beyond for the 2024 season. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski reveal the post-draft fantasy power rankings. The duo break down the rankings in six tiers: Elite offensive ecosystems, teams on the cusp of being complete mixed bag ecosystems, offensive ecosystems with something to prove, offenses that could go either way, and offenses that are best to stay away from in fantasy.
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Cardinals lose C Willson Contreras after left arm fractured by J.D. Martinez's swing
The Cardinals' nightmare season continues.
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Ranking the best situations for the rookie quarterbacks: Start with Michael Penix in Atlanta at No. 1
It’s key to note that we’re not saying the “best team” or “best roster.” Instead, we’re talking about the best confluence of factors that can outline a path for survival and then success.
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These 3 stocks are poised to benefit from the massive energy transition
The energy transition will benefit companies providing electrical needs for surging demand. Analysts point to these three stocks as a Buy.
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Blockbuster May trade by Padres, MVP Ohtani has arrived, Willie Mays’ 93rd birthday & weekend recap
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the Padres-Marlins trade that sent Luis Arraez to San Diego, as well as recap all the action from this weekend in baseball and send birthday wishes to hall-of-famer Willie Mays.
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Phil Mickelson on the majors: 'What if none of the LIV players played?'
Phil Mickelson hints that big changes could be coming to LIV Golf's rosters, and the majors will need to pay attention.