Crypto Volatility Spills Over, Dow Futures Point to Potential Decline

Black Monday, October 19, 1987, was a global stock market crash. It started in Asian markets (excluding Japan), then spread to Europe and the US, finally impacting Japan. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 508 points (22.6%), the largest percentage drop in its history. The crash wasn't linked to banking issues; there were no deposit runs or similar problems in the financial sector. Within two years, US stock markets recovered and surpassed their pre-crash highs.

Star Académie is a major televised music phenomenon. During the week, "La Quotidienne" follows the journey and training of the academy students. On Sunday evenings, there's a live performance broadcast.

Dow futures are likely influenced by the volatility of cryptocurrency prices due to external factors like financial news, regulations, and political events.

Ruth Ellen Brosseau was born in Ottawa and lived in Hudson, Quebec before moving to Kingston, Ontario. In 2011, she won a surprise victory as a federal New Democrat and became known for the "Orange Wave" that made the NDP the Official Opposition. This followed an incident during the campaign where she flew to Las Vegas for her birthday. In January 2018, newly elected NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named her as the NDP House leader. In August 2021, Brosseau announced her candidacy in Berthier-Maskinongé, the riding she previously held.

In game two of a WHA series, Gordie Howe assisted on a goal while Gretzky and Mark Howe each scored one. A middle school in British Columbia is named after Gordie and Colleen Howe. Additionally, a traffic bridge, campground, football stadium in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan are named for Gordie Howe. An arena bears his name in Traverse City, Michigan where he resided from 1987 to 1999. The Gordie Howe Bridge in Saskatoon was named in June 2016. Canadian actor Michael Shanks portrayed Howe in the television film "Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story". Howe played internationally once at the 1974 Summit Series.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the son of Baseball Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr..Born in Montreal, Guerrero was signed by the Blue Jays as an international free agent in 2015. Guerrero became part of the first father-son duo to win the Derby, with his father Vladimir Guerrero having won the contest in 2007. Vladimir Guerrero Jr...Son of nine-time All-Star and 2004 AL MVP Vladimir Guerrero, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018 with Vladimir Jr. in attendance...Nephew of former Major Leaguer Wilton Guerrero...Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays as a 16-year-old on July 2, 2015...Ranked 4th on MLB.com’s Top 30 International Prospects list at the time...Ranked as the 3rd-best prospect by both Baseball America and MLB prior to the 2018 season...Ranked fourth by Baseball Prospectus...Listed as the top overall prospect heading into the 2019 season by MLB, Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus...Was rated with an 80 hit tool for the second straight year, the highest ever given out by MLB Pipeline...Took part in the Toronto portion of the 2023 Blue Jays Winter Tour. Among AL rookies, ranked 1st in hits (126), T-1st in doubles (26), T-3rd in extra-base hits (43), 3rd in walks (46), 3rd in RBI (69) and T-7th in home runs (15)...His .272 batting average was the highest by a qualified Toronto rookie since Eric Hinske hit .279 in 2002...Recorded 12 three-hit games, the most among AL rookies and 3rd most by a Blue Jays rookies all-time (Bob Bailor - 15 in 1977; Alfredo Griffin - 14 in 1979)...His 69 RBI for the season were 3rd most by a rookie in franchise history and 3rd most by a Canadian-born player while with the Blue Jays (Russell Martin - 77 in 2015 and 74 in 2016) Hit .381 across his 95 Minor League games during the 2018 season, 32 points better than the next qualified full-season player...Was named Player of the Week on three occasions (April 15-NH, May 6-NH, Aug. 12-BUF)...At the end of the season, was named Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year, MiLB.com Organizational All-Star, Post-Season All-Star, and was dubbed as the minors’ Top Third Baseman in MiLB.com’s Toolshed 2018 edition...Played for the Surprise Saguaros in the Arizona Fall League where he batted .351 (27-for-77) with seven doubles and 17 RBI over 19 games.

The Nikkei 225 is a stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), measuring the performance of 225 highly capitalized and liquid publicly owned companies across various sectors. It's also traded as a future on the Osaka exchange (OSE). The Nikkei 225 tracks companies in industries like air transport, automotive, banking, chemicals, communications, construction, electric machinery, electric power, fishery, foods, gas, glass & ceramics, insurance, land transport, machinery, marine transport, mining, nonferrous metals, other financial services, other manufacturing, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, precision instruments, pulp & paper, real estate, retail, rubber, securities, services, shipbuilding, steel, textiles & apparel, trading companies, and warehousing.

The second annual AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event will take place on April 6, 2025, at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This marks AEW's first PPV event held in Pennsylvania. The event will feature the AEW International Championship Eliminator Tournament.

A British woman, Rebecca Burke, has returned to the UK after being detained in the US for three weeks due to a visa issue. Burke, a graphic artist from Monmouthshire, was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while traveling through North America. Her father, Paul Burke, previously described the detention conditions as "horrendous" and stated that she lacked access to legal representation. Canadian authorities instructed Burke to return to the US and complete new paperwork before rejoining her travels.

Belinda receives upsetting news and Armond retaliates. Feeling neglected in her marriage, Rachel confides in Nicole. New arrivals at the White Lotus spark conflict between staff and guests. Tanya consults a tarot reader. Tanya and Portia spend time with engaging expats Quentin and Jack.

Brooks & Dunn is an American country music duo made up of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. They are both vocalists and songwriters. After releasing their album, they began touring extensively. Their albums were co-produced by Tony Brown with additional production from Mark Wright on the track "My Heart's Not a Hotel". Beyond studio albums, Brooks & Dunn have contributed to soundtracks and compilation albums. They also created fictional cowboy characters, Slim & Howdy, featured in the liner notes of each album.

Cole Caufield and Patrik Laine scored in the second period, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators.

Nicklas Backstrom signed a 10-year contract extension with the Capitals worth $67 million shortly after their season ended. Backstrom's mother, Catrin Bäckström, played handball professionally in both Sweden and Finland during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Backstrom focuses on the mental side of the game. He is sometimes confused with former Finnish goalkeeper Niklas Bäckström due to their similar names.

Dow futures indicate a potential opening decrease due to the volatility of cryptocurrency prices which can influence broader financial markets.

Rebecca Burke, a 28-year-old graphic artist from Monmouthshire, was detained in the US for three weeks due to a visa issue. She was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and reportedly experienced "horrendous conditions" without access to legal representation. After being released, she was instructed by Canadian authorities to return to the US and complete new paperwork. Burke eventually returned to the UK and was welcomed at Heathrow Airport by loved ones.

Star Académie is a popular Quebec television music competition. It follows the journey of aspiring singers as they train at the Academy and compete in weekly challenges. The show airs multiple times a week, showcasing their progress and culminating in a grand finale on Sundays. The program has faced criticism for its connection to Quebecor, a media conglomerate, and allegations of promoting capitalist and integrated strategies for publicity and profit. Star Académie highlights the musical journey of contestants through various stages: * **Initial Gala:** 20 candidates perform; 14 are selected based on judges' decisions without performances. * **Weekly Performances:** Contestants showcase their skills, with public voting influencing eliminations alongside judge evaluations. The show features guest performers and notable alumni from previous seasons.

The Valero Texas Open, established in 1922, is the third oldest PGA TOUR tournament in North America. It's consistently held in San Antonio, Texas, marking it as the oldest professional golf tournament to remain in the same city throughout its history. All 84 tournaments have taken place there. Tickets are digital-only; physical tickets are unavailable. General Admission grants access to the tournament grounds from Thursday, April 3rd to Sunday, April 6th. The ULTRA Club, situated between the 16th tee and 11th tee, offers a close viewing experience. The Presidential Pass provides access to three venues for an all-inclusive hospitality experience but has sold out on Friday and Saturday.

Match between Marseille and Toulouse in Ligue 1. Marseille aiming for victory after a recent loss while Toulouse seeking their first win of the season. Both teams have key players returning from injuries, making for a competitive match.