Apple Forecasts Big December Behind iPhone 17 Demand; Amazon’s Stock Rises
Following its quarterly report release on Thursday, which beat analysts’ expectations by bringing in $102.5 billion in revenue, Apple is already looking ahead to a strong December. CEO Tim Cook projects year-over-year revenue growth of 10% to 12%, fueled by robust demand for the iPhone 17. Meanwhile, Amazon also exceeded expectations in its third-quarter report on Thursday, thanks to its strong AWS business, sending its stock up as high as 14% in after-hours trading.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne Headline 2026 Women’s Basketball HOF Class
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Cheryl Reeve lead the 2026 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class, announced Thursday. They’ll be inducted on June 27 alongside international stars Isabelle Fijalkowski and Amaya Valdemoro, coach Kim Muhl, former player Barbara Kennedy-Dixon, and ESPN announcer Doris Burke.
Rare Game-Worn Michael Jordan Shoes Up for Auction at JOOPITER
Pharrell Williams’ digital platform JOOPITER will auction five exclusive pairs of Nike Air Jordans made for Michael Jordan from Nov. 6-18. Dubbed “Jordan’s Jordans,” the collection includes rare and game-worn shoes such as 1985 Signed Player Sample Air Jordan 1s, dual-signed and game-worn Air Jordan 11s, 1993 Playoff Air Jordan VIIIs, and even a game-worn Air Jordan IX baseball cleat from Jordan’s baseball stint.
Government Shutdown Inflicts $12B Blow to Federal Contractors
A report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that businesses contracting with the federal government have lost about $12 billion during the first four weeks of the government shutdown. Around 65,500 small businesses nationwide are losing roughly $3 billion per week, affecting industries from high-tech machinery to office supplies and landscaping. The hardest-hit states are Maryland and Virginia, though Alabama, California, Florida, and Texas have also seen major losses since the shutdown began on Oct. 1.
Dodgers–Blue Jays World Series Game 3 Loses Viewership to ‘MNF’
Game 3 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays averaged 11.31 million U.S. viewers, down 17% from last year’s third game. The broadcast was beaten by Monday Night Football, which drew 17.6 million viewers for the Washington Commanders–Kansas City Chiefs matchup, the biggest Week 8 MNF audience since 2014. It marked only the fifth time a World Series game directly competed with MNF on network TV and the second time in three years that football beat baseball in Monday night ratings.
Warner Bros. Working on ‘Conjuring’ Prequel
Warner Bros. and New Line are developing a Conjuring prequel focused on the early years of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Short film director Rodrigue Huart is in talks to direct, with Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg — writers of previous Conjuring films — handling the screenplay. The project follows the success of The Conjuring: Last Rites, which earned $487 million worldwide. It’s unclear if Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson will return, as the story will likely feature new actors. Additionally, HBO is also developing a Conjuring TV series, written and led by Nancy Won.
Allen Iverson Teams Up with Guess on T-Shirt Collection
Guess Jeans has launched a limited-edition capsule with Hall of Famer Allen Iverson, celebrating 1990s streetwear. The five-piece T-shirt line features imagery from Iverson’s 1993 Sports Illustrated photoshoot, where he wore a Guess shirt as a teenager. The collection is available at select Guess Jeans stores, online, and on Amazon, with each shirt priced at $44.
Rap Absent from Top 40 of Billboard Hot 100 for First Time Since 1990
For the first time in over 35 years, there were no rap songs in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of Oct. 25. After Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s long-running No. 1 hit “Luther” fell off the chart, the highest-charting rap track was YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s “Shot Callin” at No. 44, followed by Cardi B’s “Safe” at No. 48 and BigXthaPlug’s “Hell at Night” at No. 49. The last time this happened was Feb. 2, 1990, when Biz Markie’s “Just a Friend” sat at No. 41 before it rose into the top 40 and began a streak that lasted more than three decades.
John Wall Returns to Wizards as Studio Analyst
Five years after leaving the Washington Wizards, John Wall is returning to the team in a new role as a studio analyst for Monumental Sports’ Wizards pregame and postgame shows. Terms are still being determined, but The Athletic writes the retired five-time All-Star will work about 15 games. Wall is scheduled to make his debut on Nov. 8 when the Wizards play the Dallas Mavericks.
Taylor Sheridan, Peter Berg Join Forces for Live-Action ‘Call of Duty’ at Paramount
Paramount is developing a live-action Call of Duty movie, teaming up with A-list filmmakers Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg. Berg will direct and co-write with Sheridan, while both will produce alongside their teams. The film aims to thrill existing fans of the game’s military shooter campaigns while reaching new audiences. Sheridan and Berg, longtime collaborators, previously worked together on acclaimed films like Hell or High Water and Wind River.
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