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If you wanted to play some tunes on your iPhone this afternoon, but found nothing would play, it's not just you: As of Tuesday afternoon ET, Apple Music is down.Apple's System Status website currently confirms Apple Music's downtime. As of this piece, the site shows the following status for Apple Music: Apple Music-OutageToday, 2:26 PM - ongoingSome users are affectedUsers may be experiencing intermittent issues with this service.All other Apple services, including the App Store, FaceTime, iMessage, and all iCloud services, are currently online. I first saw the news thanks to 9to5Mac's Chance Miller. Both Miller and I are personally not experiencing any issues with Apple Music. In fact, as I write this piece, I'm streaming the same Lo-Fi Breeze playlist I've been playing all afternoon. I've tested it on both my iPhone and my Mac, making sure to stream music and not to play downloaded tracks, and I've encountered zero issues. The service has definitely worked for me since 2:26 p.m., so it's not clear how widespread this Apple Music outage actually is. But if you are having trouble getting Apple Music to work this afternoon, know you aren't alone, and that it likely isn't something on your end. Apple will likely have a fix out as soon as possible for whatever is causing the outage; so, in the meantime, sit tight, and play some music on YouTube.

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Calling the groups in charge ofprofessional tennisa cartel, the players association co-founded byNovak Djokovicfiled an antitrust lawsuit against the womens and mens tours, the International Tennis Federation and the sports integrity agency on Tuesday in federal court in New York.The suit by theProfessional Tennis Players Associationsays the organizations that run the sport hold complete control over the players pay and working conditions and their setup constitutes textbook violations of state and federal law that immunize professional tennis from ordinary market forces and deny professional tennis players and other industry participants their right to fair competition.The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and wants players to gain access to more earnings, arguing that the governing bodies that oversee the four Grand Slam tournaments Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, the French Open and the Australian Open and other professional events cap the prize money tournaments award and limit players ability to earn money off the court.The WTA Tour and ATP Tour issued separate statements Tuesday saying they would vigorously defend themselves.The WTA said it has committed to a $400 million increase in player compensation in recent years and labeled the PTPA action a baseless legal case that is regrettable and misguided. The ATP touted a major increase in player compensation that created a jump of $70 million in the past five years, and called the PTPAs case entirely without merit.The PTPA has consistently chosen division and distraction through misinformation over progress, the ATPs statement said. Five years on from its inception in 2020, the PTPA has struggled to establish a meaningful role in tennis, making its decision to pursue legal action at this juncture unsurprising.The ITF and the International Tennis Integrity Agency which investigates and adjudicates doping and corruption cases declined to comment.The PTPA wasfounded by 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic and Vasek Pospisilin August 2020, aiming to offer representation for players who are independent contractors in a largely individual sport. One of the goals made clear along the way was to become a sort of full-fledged union that negotiates collective bargaining agreements like those that exist in team sports.For the past few years, the PTPA, an organization Ive worked on tirelessly since its inception, has made countless efforts to collaborate with the tours in hopes of achieving positive change for players. Despite these efforts and attempts to engage in constructive dialogue, we were met with resistance and a lack of meaningful action. It is because of this ongoing disregard for players that we were left with no alternative but to take action of our own, Pospisil posted on social media. For too long, players have been forced to accept a broken system that ignores our well-being, undervalues our contributions, and leaves us without real representation.Djokovic is not one of the players listed as a plaintiff.His support for this is already explicit. Its redundant since PTPA (is) named as plaintiff, and he is on (the executive committee), PTPA spokesman David Cooper wrote in an email. He wanted to allow others to step up since this is not just Novaks (organization).The PTPA said it met with more than 250 players women and men, and a majority of the top 20 in the WTA and ATP rankings before going to court.Tennis is broken, PTPA executive director Ahmad Nassar said in a news release. Behind the glamorous veneer that the defendants promote, players are trapped in an unfair system that exploits their talent, suppresses their earnings, and jeopardizes their health and safety. We have exhausted all options for reform through dialogue, and the governing bodies have left us no choice but to seek accountability through the courts. Fixing these systemic failures isnt about disrupting tennis its about saving it for the generations of players and fans to come.Howard Fendrich, AP tennis writer

The European Unions law enforcement agency cautioned Tuesday thatartificial intelligenceis turbocharging organized crime that is eroding the foundations of societies across the 27-nation bloc as it becomes intertwined with state-sponsored destabilization campaigns.The grim warning came at the launch of the latest edition of a report on organized crime published every four years byEuropolthat is compiled using data from police across the EU and will help shape law enforcement policy in the bloc in coming years.Cybercrime is evolving into a digital arms race targeting governments, businesses and individuals. AI-driven attacks are becoming more precise and devastating, said Europols Executive Director Catherine De Bolle.Some attacks show a combination of motives of profit and destabilization, as they are increasingly state-aligned and ideologically motivated, she added.The report, the EU Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment 2025, said offenses ranging from drug trafficking to people smuggling, money laundering, cyber attacks and online scams undermine society and the rule of law by generating illicit proceeds, spreading violence, and normalizing corruption.The volume of child sexual abuse material available online has increased significantly because of AI, which makes it more difficult to analyze imagery and identify offenders, the report said.By creating highly realistic synthetic media, criminals are able to deceive victims, impersonate individuals and discredit or blackmail targets. The addition of AI-powered voice cloning and live video deepfakes amplifies the threat, enabling new forms of fraud, extortion, and identity theft, it said.States seeking geopolitical advantage are also using criminals as contractors, the report said, citingcyber-attacksagainst critical infrastructure and public institutions originating from Russia and countries in its sphere of influence.Hybrid and traditional cybercrime actors will increasingly be intertwined, with state-sponsored actors masking themselves as cybercriminals to conceal their origin and real disruption motives, it said.Polish Interior Ministry Undersecretary of State Maciej Duszczyk cited a recent cyberattack on a hospital as thelatest examplein his country.Unfortunately this hospital has to stop its activity for the hours because it was lost to a serious cyber-attack, boosted by AI, he said.AI and other technologies are a catalyst for crime, and drive criminal operations efficiency by amplifying their speed, reach, and sophistication, the report said.As the European Commission prepares to launch a new internal security policy, De Bolle said that nations in Europe need to tackle the threats urgently.We must embed security into everything we do, said European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner. He added that the EU aims to provide enough funds in coming years to double Europols staff.Mike Corder, Associated Press

Situated in the serene expanse of Xiapu, Ningde City, Fujian Provincewhere the East China Sea meets the rugged coastlinea remarkable architectural project has taken shape. The Blue Insight Cave Space, part of the Ningde Zero Carbon Island initiative, is an innovative endeavor that reimagines public spaces. Designed by 3andwich Design in collaboration with Hewei Studio, this immersive underground structure transforms a simple viewing platform into an area that deeply connects with both the land and the sea.The core principles of the Blue Insight Cave Spaceprecipitousness, concealment, and integrationinform its design, allowing it to almost disappear into the natural environment. Inspired by the sea caves and coastal reefs characteristic of the region, the architects created a design that harmoniously blends with the surrounding landscape.Designer: 3andwich DesignThe design subtly embeds the project beneath the surface, keeping it concealed from the expansive ocean views. Strategically oriented to face the sea without overpowering it, the building remains nearly invisible, seamlessly merging with the landscape to minimize its environmental footprint. A key feature of the Blue Insight Cave Space is its organic, underground design.By embedding the building into the earth, the architects have crafted a space that is nearly invisible from above. This strategy honors the natural surroundings and also boosts sustainability by utilizing the earths natural insulation to maintain a consistent interior temperature. The reliance on energy-intensive cooling systems is also reduced.The entrance to the Blue Insight Cave Space is a unique semi-circular passage that subtly emerges from the ground on the western side of the roof. As visitors enter, they descend into a series of interconnected cave rooms, each providing a unique perspective of the landscape and offering varied spaces for different activities. Similar to the natural sea caves that served as inspiration, the building showcases an exaggerated sense of scale and intimacy, turning the journey through the space into an experience that enhances the visitors connection to the environment.The Blue Insight Cave Space functions as a vibrant venue for cultural events, exhibitions, and gatherings, providing both locals and tourists with an inviting place to engage with art, culture, and the picturesque surrounding landscape. Its unique design and immersive atmosphere establish it as a distinctive cultural hub, where creativity and natural beauty converge.The space is also equipped to accommodate catering services, offering a fresh and versatile setting for a variety of activities, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. The thoughtful integration of the structure into the landscape ensures that every event held there is blessed with a harmonious blend of architecture and nature. This seamless integration delivers a rich sensory experience, enhancing the connection between people and the natural environment, and offering a tranquil escape that is stimulating and soothing.The post Carved Event Grounds Serves As A Cultural Haven, Merging Seamlessly With An Ocean Cliffside first appeared on Yanko Design.