The Wrap-Up for November 24, 2025
From an unusual downsizing at Apple to a massive AI infrastructure investment by Amazon — here are some of the most-read news stories on LinkedIn today.
Apple announces job cuts to its sales division
Apple confirmed Monday it had cut "dozens" of positions following a restructuring of its sales division, Bloomberg reports, citing anonymous sources. A rare move for the tech giant, the extent of the layoffs wasn't immediately clear, though affected parties have been notified. See more...
Amazon commits $50B to AI infrastructure for US government
Amazon will invest $50 billion in artificial intelligence and supercomputing infrastructure for the U.S. government, the company revealed Monday. The project, which is set to break ground next year, is one of the largest cloud infrastructure commitments aimed at the public sector, Reuters reports. See more...
Record 187M shoppers expected for Black Friday weekend
Americans may feel grim about the economy, but they're still shopping: A record 186.9 million are expected to turn out for Black Friday weekend, per the National Retail Federation. In November and December, retail sales are expected to grow 3.7% to 4.2% — slower than last year, though still topping $1 trillion. See more...
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Pretty amazing
Pretty amazing that that many people will potentially be out shopping for Black Friday. I went a few times many years ago, just to be part of the hype, but now with all of the online shopping options, I’m kind of surprised that people would still brave the chaos.