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Why MrBeast’s New Video Became the Second Most Watched in 24 Hours in YouTube History

Y ouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known to most as MrBeast , recently uploaded a new video that racked up 47 million views in 24 hours to become the second most watched non-music YouTube video within that time frame. In the video, titled “$1 vs $1,000,000,000 Yacht,” the 25-year-old compares a sinking boat worth one dollar to various luxury boats and a billion-dollar yacht. It also features surprise celebrity appearances from comedian Pete Davidson and recently retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady .

MrBeast, the third most subscribed YouTuber, who is known for his generous giveaways, tweeted the news of his second ranking on June 11. The only video that ranks higher is The Guardian’s Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars slap snafu video , which had 50 million views in its first day last year. MrBeast actually bumped his own video out of second place: Prior to the yacht video, his video recreation of the popular Netflix series Squid Game held the second position. His latest video beat the Squid Game one, which currently has 438 million views and is his most viewed video, by 5 million views within the 24-hour timeframe.

Beat Squid Games by 5 million views. Second most viewed video in YouTube history in 24 hours right behind Chris rock slapping Will smith lol pic.twitter.com/2N1LKyVVCX — MrBeast (@MrBeast) June 11, 2023

The 15-minute video features MrBeast showcasing seven different boats, ranging from $1 (which sinks within the first few minutes of the video); to a $300 million boat that contains luxurious furniture, a movie theater, and helipad landing onboard; to a $1 billion cruise liner that holds “a floating city.” Viewers witness MrBeast peruse the exclusive sites alongside a handful of his crew members, and toward the end of the video with a handful of lucky subscribers.

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If you’re new to the world of MrBeast, it might not immediately compute why a video about yachts would be such an immediate hit on the platform.

“What Jimmy has done here is take a luxury lifestyle item like a yacht or a cruise, something that the average American has aspirations for, and he’s able to contextualize them in a very fun and silly way,” says Jack Appleby, the creator of Future Social , a newsletter teaching social strategy to over 45,000 marketers.

You don’t get nearly 50 million views within 24 hours by chance. This video was so successful, Appleby tells TIME, because of the strong digital strategy of the YouTuber, who uploaded his first video as a tween in 2012 and became widely popular in 2017. “This is a guy who has meticulously studied YouTube content for a decade now and understands what we want to see.” Like the rest of MrBeast’s successful videos, this one includes helpful YouTube video elements: an eye-grabbing thumbnail, a catchy title, helpful subtitles, as well as graphics, video hooks, and transitions that keep viewers engaged. Appleby believes this video’s billion-dollar boat price tag and surprise celebrity appearances make it “way over the top compared to his other videos.”

So @MrBeast ’s new video hit 47 million views in 1 day—the 2nd highest 24 hour view count in YouTube history. I analyzed the video minute-by-minute, detailing 25 storytelling tactics he uses to pull you in + keep you engaged for a full 14 minutes. A content breakdown 🧵: pic.twitter.com/PkiJC8EhlX — Jack Appleby (@jappleby) June 12, 2023

And he isn’t simply showcasing the luxury items, like other successful formats have done (see, for example, mega YouTuber Casey Neistat , whose most viewed YouTube videos features him vlogging his experience on the world’s most expensive plane rides). In fact, it isn’t until the last three minutes of the video that he tours the billion-dollar yacht, after the majority of the video has been spent on showing cheaper boats and random anecdotes with his friends as they explore all the boats have to offer. “He uses constant tactics to keep you engaged,” says Appleby. “In this video, he used screen watermarks that remind you which boat you’re looking at and what you have to look forward to in the video.”

Another significant element of the new video are the cameos. MrBeast doesn’t often have celebrities in his videos, and despite not advertising them in the video thumbnail or title, the inclusion of Davidson and Brady as surprise guests works to broaden his reach to the sports and comedy fandoms. “I think it’s the nicest boat in the world,” said Brady in the video of the $300 million offering. Brady also says in the video that his children won’t stop eating MrBeast’s chocolate line Feastibles , serving as an endorsement of MrBeast’s other entrepreneurial efforts. His videos are largely successful with the children and teen demo groups .

It was clear even before his latest video that MrBeast is in a league of his own, with his biggest competition being himself. “The snowball effect is going to be larger and larger,” says Appleby of MrBeast’s future successes. “I think we’re at the beginning of how big this guy’s gonna be.”

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Jul 11, 2023 | 3:48 PM EDT

Be it jaw-dropping stunts or humble activities, philanthropic feats, or gaming ventures, one name that gets stuck in the mind is, Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast . And it’s not new that he interacts with a number of people.

Recently Daniel Mac, a renowned YouTuber, had a humorous chat with MrBeast in a luxurious $50 Million yacht. So, how did things go between these two? Let’s find out in this article.

MrBeast: The Man of Many Talents

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Daniel Mac is famous for his iconic question, “What do you do for a living?” This is the question with which he starts conversations with people who have super-deluxe cars or other luxurious possessions.

Talking to the biggest YouTuber in the world, Mac didn’t make an exception. He started the interaction with his legendary question. To which Beast absolutely didn’t hesitate to reply. He said, “I make YouTube videos; I sell chocolate; I sell burgers.”

It’s worth mentioning that Mr. Beast’s YouTube channel has a staggering 116 million subscribers, which makes him the No. 1 YouTuber in the world. His chocolate company is known as ‘Beastables’ which makes chocolates purely from organic cocoa. And last but not least, he runs a virtual burger chain across the US and Europe named ‘MrBeast Burger.’

A Yacht Fit for the Elite

The whole interaction was going on a $50 million yacht. Although the yacht was not owned by MrBeast, he was just using this one for shooting one of his many spectacular videos. Daniel asked if he can own that yacht. In turn, Beast asked what he would get in return from Mac.  He replied, “Friendship”

And Beast didn’t seem pretty interested in the return gift from Mac.

Here’s the video:

After this Mac was kicked out of the boat by the assistants of MrBeast. Don’t take it too seriously though as this was all a playful act between Beast and Mac and done purely in a sarcastic and humorous way. And this funny and light-hearted incident marked the end of a short but entertaining interview.

This humorous interaction between MrBeast and Daniel Mac is a treat to watch for all the Beast fans out there. This interaction proves Beast’s humbleness and modesty, despite being one of the biggest philanthropists and Youtubers in the world.

Read More: Elon Musk Extends a Negotiable Offer to YouTube Star MrBeast to Bring His Epic Videos to the Twitter World

This short but entertaining interaction made all of us chuckle. Didn’t it?

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MrBeast maritime adventure: YouTuber gives insight on $1B Royal Caribbean cruise ship

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: MrBeast , a well-known YouTube celebrity and philanthropist known for his thrilling challenges and deeds of kindness, did a new voyage at sea. The video blogger shows his viewers a variety of boats, each one grander and more expensive than the last, before arriving at the magnificence of a $300 million yacht.

But the good times don't end there. As the grand finale, MrBeast takes his subscribers on a voyage on the $1 billion dollar Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships in the world. The video received a staggering 62 Million views on Youtube in its first two days of availability.

MrBeast's maritime adventure

In his most recent video, MrBeast took to the sea. The incredibly well-known YouTuber started an unheard-of journey that elevated his quality of video creation. The Harmony of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, is one of the world's largest cruise ships and the subject of MrBeast's most recent investigation.

The adventure started out with MrBeast amusingly spending time on a $1 yacht. The novelty of this little craft was immediately eclipsed by its inability to withstand the elements as it began to sink, leading to a humorous, hasty escape by MrBeast and his friends. A tour of a $1 million yacht was the next stop on the voyage. With many bedrooms and a sizable living space, this more roomy vessel delivered unexpected luxury.

MrBeast and his companions continued their opulent cruise by traveling to a $10 million boat. They were impressed by its increased size and its first-rate amenities, which included more bedrooms and luxurious seating places.

The excess didn't end there. MrBeast and his crew appreciated the extra novelty of getting pizza delivered by helicopter while sailing a $25 million boat. When they explored a stunning $50 million boat, the thrill was amplified even more. But this was when things started to get interesting.

The superyacht portion ended with a stunning $300 million vessel. MrBeast and his companions toured the ship's many decks, opulent cabins, state-of-the-art gym, movie theater, and even a helipad while being catered to at all times by a crew of 50 people.

Harmony of the Seas

MrBeast embarked on the Harmony of the Seas in the big climax of the video. With a gross tonnage of 226,963, this cruise ship is among the biggest in the entire world.

The video by MrBeast started with a tour of the ship without any passengers, showing off all of its facilities, and it ended with him doing what has made him famous: giving back to his subscribers. The $1 billion cruise ship offered a free cruise to all 400 of his subscribers.

A total of 6,687 passengers can board Harmony of the Seas, including 5,479 double occupancy passengers who will be looked after by 2,200 devoted staff members. There are 2,747 stateroom options available to passengers, including 1,957 balcony cabins, 448 inside rooms, 266 outside rooms, and more.

The ship has 16 guest decks and a total of 18 decks. Highlights include Splashaway Bay, a children's water park, The Perfect Storm, a trio of water slides, and the Ultimate Abyss, a 10-story drop. She launched her first trip on May 29, 2016, after being constructed at the St. Nazaire, France-based Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard.

Yachts MADSUMMER & UTOPIA IV Featured in MrBeast Video

If you’re a fan of luxury yachts, you may have already seen MrBeast’s latest YouTube video featuring two stunning vessels: Lurssen Yacht MADSUMMER and Rossinavi Yacht UTOPIA IV. These two yachts are indeed a sight to behold, and it’s no wonder they caught the attention of one of YouTube’s biggest stars.

First up is  Lurssen Yacht MADSUMMER , a 95-meter beauty launched in 2019. This yacht is the epitome of luxury, with a sleek and modern design that will turn heads. MADSUMMER can accommodate up to 20 guests in 10 cabins and features a range of amenities, including a spa, gym, and cinema. The yacht also boasts a stunning infinity pool on the main deck, the perfect spot to relax and take in the views.

Next is  Rossinavi Yacht UTOPIA IV , a 63-meter yacht launched in 2018. This yacht is an actual work of art, with a unique and eye-catching design that sets it apart from other vessels in its class. UTOPIA IV can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins and features a range of amenities, including a Jacuzzi, gym, and beach club. The yacht also has a spacious sundeck, the perfect spot to soak up the sun and enjoy the views.

Both of these yachts are truly impressive, and it’s no wonder they caught the attention of MrBeast. Whether you’re a fan of luxury yachts or appreciate beautiful design, MADSUMMER and UTOPIA IV are worth checking out. So why not take a virtual tour of these stunning vessels and see what all the fuss is about?

• Jun 13, 2023

Tom Brady Hits Drone Off Top Deck of MrBeast’s $300 Million Yacht

Some of the biggest boaters in the biz are making headlines again.

We've long followed the boating journey of NFL great Tom Brady , who signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and immediately picked himself up a sweet ride -- a Dutch-built Wajer 55 .

Tom apparently dove headlong into the #BoatLife , because he not only brought the boat to his own Super Bowl parade , he quickly came down with 'footitus' and upgraded to a Wajer 77 .

If you're unfamiliar with the burgeoning Dutch brand, Wajer yachts are about the sleekest thing on the water. They're not cheap, either. Price isn't a huge detractor for Brady, who signed a $50 million contract with Bucs when he first moved to Florida, but you're not gonna see many Wajers down at your local launch ramp.

Then there's MrBeast , beloved YouTuber and millenial influencer. MrBeast, real name James Donaldson, had modest beginnings to his boating career -- most notably hosting a hysterical competition with his pals to give away a 1985 Bayliner Ciera . Hey, we all start somewhere.

But the Beast has also come down with footitus recently. It started last week with a video depicting him and his friends touring yachts ranging from $1 to $1 billion . Honestly, we had high hopes for the $1 yacht, it seemed like a bargain. Until it sank. But it also explains where Donaldson's footitus kicked into high gear -- because he turned up this week with Tom Brady aboard a $300 million superyacht.

During their hangout, MrBeast gave Brady a challenge.

“I want to see if you can hit my drone out of the sky with a football,” MrBeast challenged. No way a 7x Super Bowl champion is backing down from that.

“If I hit the drone on the first try, maybe I should come out of retirement,” Brady offers. We wouldn't say no, maybe it'll help him afford another boat.

Brady’s daughter Vivian, however, was not as optimistic about his father’s chances, and Brady agreed, saying “I probably will miss.”

Such humility. But it's like tossing to Gronk on a slant into the corner of the end zone. Brady isn't going to miss.

As you would expect, Brady drilled the drone from the aft deck with a perfect spiral on his first throw. He then hits one of MrBeasts friends on a PWC with a perfect long ball. It's not the first time he's tossed a ball from the back of a yacht. Classic Brady.

Come out of retirement, Tom.

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World’s Biggest YouTuber Takes Over $1 Billion Cruise Ship

MrBeast, the widely acclaimed YouTube superstar and philanthropist famed for his exhilarating challenges and acts of goodwill, has embarked on a new adventure at sea.

The video blogger takes his audience on a tour of various yachts, each more luxurious and expensive than the last, culminating in the grandeur of a $300 million yacht.

However, the fun doesn’t stop there. As the ultimate finale, MrBeast takes his subscribers on a cruise onboard one of the biggest cruise ships in the world, Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas . During the first two days that the video has been live, it has racked up a massive 62 Million Views on Youtube.

MrBeast Embarking on a Humorous Sea Adventure

MrBeast has gone maritime in his latest video . The extremely popular YouTuber has embarked on an unprecedented adventure that has taken his content creation to a new level. MrBeast’s latest endeavor is an exploration of luxury yachts and cruise ships, including one of the world’s largest, Royal Caribbean International ’s Harmony of the Seas .

The journey commences with MrBeast humorously purchasing a $1 yacht. The novelty of this tiny vessel was quickly overshadowed by its lack of seaworthiness as it started to sink, prompting a comical, quick escape by MrBeast and his companions.

The next step in the maritime journey is a tour of a $1 million yacht. This more spacious vessel offers surprising luxury, with several bedrooms and a sizeable living area.

Continuing the luxurious maritime tour, MrBeast and his friends proceeded to a $10 million yacht. They admire its larger size and the superior amenities it offers, such as additional bedrooms and plush seating areas.

The extravagance doesn’t stop there. On a $25 million yacht, MrBeast and his crew enjoy the added novelty of having pizza delivered by helicopter. The excitement increases even further when they tour an impressive $50 million yacht. However, this is where it starts getting interesting.

The conclusion of the superyacht section is a jaw-dropping $300 million yacht. With an onboard crew of 50 members attending to their every need, MrBeast and his friends explore numerous decks, extravagant suites, a state-of-the-art gym, a movie theater, and even a helicopter pad. 

In a surprise twist, NFL legend Tom Brady even makes a guest appearance, adding more fun and games to the nautical experience.

MrBeast Setting Sail on Harmony of the Seas

The video’s grand finale sees MrBeast setting sail on the Harmony of the Seas . This cruise ship is one of the world’s largest in the world at 226,963 gross tons.

MrBeast’s video begins with a tour of the ship without any guests onboard, touring all the amenities onboard, and concludes with him showing what he has become famous for, giving back to his subscribers. Four hundred of his subscribers are all given a free cruise onboard the 1 billion dollar cruise ship.

MrBeast has undoubtedly shown his audience the full spectrum of maritime experiences, ranging from a modest $1 yacht to the colossal Harmony of the Seas . The popular YouTuber’s video provides a unique, entertaining perspective on the differences between private yachts and massive cruise ships.

Harmony of the Seas is currently sailing from Miami, Florida, to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Stops include Perfect Day at Coco Cay in the Bahamas, Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, and Roatan in Honduras in the western Caribbean. On eastern Caribbean cruises, the ship visits Perfect Day, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and St. Kitts.

The third-largest Oasis-class cruise ship stretches an impressive 1,188 feet in length and spans 215.5 feet in width. Although not the largest cruise ship in the world, she is the longest by about eight cm or three inches over her sister, Wonder of the Seas .

Harmony of the Seas can accommodate a total of 6,687 guests, with 5,479 guests in double occupancy supported by 2,200 dedicated crew members. Guests have a choice of 2,747 staterooms, including 1,957 balcony rooms, 448 inside rooms, 266 outside rooms, and more.

The ship features 16 guest decks and 18 total decks, highlights include attractions such as the Ultimate Abyss, a 10-story slide, The Perfect Storm, a trio of water slides, and Splashaway Bay, a kids’ water park. Built by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France, she sailed on her maiden voyage on May 29, 2016.

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Mr. Beast Runs Into Tom Brady on His $300 Million Yacht, Makes YouTube History

Ashish Priyadarshi | Published Jun 11, 2023

Tom Brady, Mr. Beast Credit: Tom Brady’s Twitter

Tom Brady and Mr. Beast had a crazy week, meeting each other on a $300 million yacht, of all places. Their meetup was so crazy that it even created some YouTube history.

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Mr. Beast always has wild ideas for YouTube videos, and his latest one involved taking a trip across a bevy of yachts and even running into the GOAT of football.

In the video, Brady has a great time showing Mr. Beast around the crazy yacht which goes for $300 million. The video has 47 million views and is number 3 on trending currently . Per Mr. Beast’s Twitter, the only faster-viewed video on YouTube was Chris Rock slapping Will Smith, where he probably meant to say Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.

Beat Squid Games by 5 million views. Second most viewed video in YouTube history in 24 hours right behind Chris rock slapping Will smith lol pic.twitter.com/2N1LKyVVCX — MrBeast (@MrBeast) June 11, 2023

Mr. Beast and his crew were entertained, and they also had a great session throwing the football around with Brady. It was during this throwing session that Mr. Beast floated his idea of Brady unretiring around. Brady claimed that if he could hit one of Mr. Beast’s drones out of the sky on his first attempt, he might just consider coming back to the game.

The ever-accurate quarterback was money as always, knocking down the drone on his first pass attempt. Of course, Brady was joking around, but if you watched his throw, you can’t help but wonder if the old guy has some juice left in him.

Brady Makes Headlines Everywhere He Goes

While Mr. Beast is a big enough content creator on his own to generate such massive numbers, bringing in the greatest quarterback of all time on a video definitely gave him a massive boost. Brady’s presence is legendary now, especially after his retirement.

He’s cemented as the greatest quarterback of all time, and so in some ways, he has that “Michael Jordan” aura around him. Recently, his presence at the 24 hours of Le Mans was highlighted by the fact that his “Brady brand” was a sponsor for one of the teams racing.

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What is known about the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily and those aboard

P ORTICELLO, Sicily (AP) — Specialist cave divers working in 12-minute underwater shifts were searching Tuesday for six missing passengers and crew, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, believed to be in the submerged wreck of a luxury yacht that was slammed by a powerful storm and swiftly sank off Sicily.

The sleek yacht, named the Bayesian, was carrying a crew of 10 people and 12 passengers when it suddenly sank near the Mediterranean island that is part of Italy at about 4 a.m. on Monday. One body has been recovered and 15 people survived.

Fire rescue officials have said the six believed to remain in the sailboat's hull will be considered missing until they are located in the wreckage.

Here's what we know so far about the sinking and those who were on board.

What happened?

Italian civil protection officials believe a sudden and fierce storm that battered the coast of Sicily in the early hours of Monday whipped up a waterspout in the exact spot where the 56-meter (184-foot) British-flagged Bayesian was moored.

Karsten Borner, the captain of another yacht moored nearby, said he saw the Bayesian during the storm but when the wild weather passed it was gone and he saw only a red flare lighting the night sky, the Italian news agency ANSA and the Giornale di Sicilia newspaper reported.

Borner and one of his crew boarded their tender and found a lifeboat carrying 15 people, some of them injured. They took them aboard their yacht and alerted the coast guard.

Rescue authorities said the wreck was resting at a depth of 50 meters (163 feet) about a half mile offshore of the picturesque fishing village of Porticello.

Who was on board?

Among the missing is 59-year-old tech tycoon Mike Lynch , sometimes described as the British Bill Gates. Lynch was acquitted in June of all charges in a U.S. fraud trial linked to the $11 billion sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard in 2011.

Lynch still faced a potentially huge bill stemming from a civil case in London that HP mostly won during 2022. Damages haven’t been determined in that case, but HP is seeking $4 billion. Lynch made more than $800 million from the Autonomy sale.

A Cambridge-educated mathematician, Lynch made his name running Autonomy, which made a search engine that could pore through emails and other internal business documents to help companies find vital information more quickly.

Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter Hannah was reportedly among the missing. His wife, Angela Bacares, and 14 other people survived.

Among others still missing Tuesday, according to the civil protection agency, were one of Lynch’s U.S. lawyers, Christopher Morvillo of Clifford Chance, and Morvillo’s wife, Neda. Morvillo was regarded as an elite defense lawyer and was also a federal prosecutor in New York after 9/11.

Also missing was Jonathan Bloomer, the non-executive chairman of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife, Judy. He is the former head of the Autonomy audit committee and testified for the defense at Lynch’s trial.

Bloomer was also chair of the Hiscox Group, an insurer that does business on the Lloyd’s of London market.

“We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event,” Hiscox CEO Aki Hussain said in a statement.

Among the survivors was Charlotte Golunski, who said she momentarily lost hold of her 1-year-old daughter Sofia in the water, but then managed to grab her and hold her up over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were both pulled to safety, ANSA reported. The father, identified by ANSA as James Emslie, also survived.

The Dutch foreign ministry said a Dutch man survived. The ministry, citing privacy, did not release his identity.

One body was recovered on Monday, identified as the on-board chef.

What is the Bayesian?

The Bayesian was a luxury yacht built in 2008 by the Italian firm Perini Nav. It was known for its single 75-meter (246-feet) aluminum mast — one of the world’s tallest. Online charter sites listed it for rent for up to 195,000 euros (about $215,000) a week.

Its registered owner is listed as Revtom Ltd., based on the Isle of Man, according to online maritime database Equasis. Lynch’s wife is listed as Revtom’s sole owner, according to corporate registration documents from the Isle of Man.

The yacht's name is an apparent reference to “Bayesian inference,” one of the two main approaches to statistical machine learning and the one that was used by Autonomy.

What is a waterspout?

Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water and can happen when a storm moves across warm water.

According to the U.S. National Ocean Service, there are two types of waterspouts — fair-weather and tornadic.

Tornadic waterspouts “have the same characteristics as a land tornado. They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail, and frequent dangerous lightning,” the service says on its website.

While scientists haven’t attributed the specific event to climate change, average monthly surface temperatures have been at record highs for months . Hotter air can hold more moisture, making heavier storms more likely.

Sicily has been baking under intense heat this summer , and the United Nations’ panel of climate change experts notes the Mediterranean Sea is particularly vulnerable to climate change, with warming rates roughly 20% higher than the global average.

How rare is it for a huge sailboat like this to capsize?

Experts say it is extraordinarily rare for a luxury sailboat of this size to capsize due to weather events.

“This just doesn’t happen. You know, boats sink because things like keels fall off, or they run aground and breach the hull ... whereas just from a weather angle, a boat that big being pushed over on its side is absolutely extraordinary,” said Skip Novak, a lifelong sailor who has taken part in multiple round the world yacht races and written books about sailing.

Novak said he believed that strong gusts likely pushed the yacht over 90 degrees to its side, and the vessel did not recover because of the weight of the huge mast and because it was anchored. He suggested that internal doors were likely not closed, and water quickly poured in to sink the vessel.

“When you’re at anchor, even if it’s blowing with a storm in the Mediterranean, you rarely shut the whole boat down because nobody expects something like this to happen," Novak told The Associated Press. “So if the boat wasn’t completely watertight at the deck, you’d have flooding going in. It would take a couple minutes and that would be it."

What happens next?

As the search for the missing continues, authorities already have begun trying to piece together exactly what happened.

Prosecutors from the Sicilian town of Termini Imerese have opened an investigation, as is normal in such events even when no suspects are identified. To date, they have not commented publicly.

The British Marine Accident Investigation Branch said four of its inspectors were being deployed to Palermo.

Corder reported from The Hague, Netherlands. Associated Press writer Sylvia Hui in London contributed to this report.

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Russia said it repelled a drone attack against Moscow yesterday, as Ukraine presses on with its offensive in Russia’s southern Kursk region. The Russian authorities did not report any damage or casualties, saying 10 Ukrainian attack drones were destroyed by the capital’s air defenses.

A Washington-based think tank said Ukraine was making marginal advances within Russia. Footage showed that Ukrainian troops had entered the outskirts of Korenevo, a town of about 5,000 people, and pushed into two more villages. Russian forces are trying to install pontoons to cross a section of the Seym River after Ukraine destroyed several bridges.

President Vladimir Putin has promised a decisive response to Ukraine’s incursion, but so far there has been more focus on containment than retaliation. Russian forces have slowed Ukraine’s advance and hardened the front line, setting up the next phase of a battle with high stakes for both sides. Instead of weakening the Kremlin, the invasion may eventually cause more Russian citizens to rally around the flag , some analysts said.

Context: Drone assaults away from the front lines have become a feature of the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine also said it had intercepted 50 Russian drones over its territory overnight.

Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes with talks stalled

The Israeli military and Hezbollah traded cross-border strikes yesterday, as months of diplomatic efforts have failed to ease hostilities.

Israel said that it had struck weapon-storage facilities used by Hezbollah. The strikes killed at least one person and injured 30 others, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said. Hezbollah said it had responded by targeting an Israeli base in the Golan Heights, which Israel said had caused at least one injury.

Diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the war in Gaza are at a standstill, despite hopes from the U.S. that a new proposal could break the deadlock. In broad terms, the U.S. proposal appears to conform to demands by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israeli troops continue to patrol part of Gaza along the border with Egypt. Here’s what we know about the proposed deal .

An Israeli strike on a school turned shelter in Gaza City killed at least two people, according to Gazan emergency services. Here are other key developments in the war .

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Israeli men clashed with the police outside a conscription center over a court-ordered military draft.

🇺🇸 U.S. ELECTION 2024

The presidential election is less than 80 days away. This is what we’re watching.

Changing the message on Trump

Kamala Harris and her allies are crafting a new approach to Donald Trump. Democrats have portrayed him as a dangerous villain, a racist and a threat to democracy. Now, they’re trying something else — deflating him.

Harris and her allies have argued at the Democratic National Convention that Trump is a meanspirited fraud who is playing a long con on the American people. They are depicting him as a fake working man’s populist and an anti-union “scab.”

The strategy is designed not just to earn applause but to win votes, eroding Trump’s support among the undecided and mostly white middle-class voters in three states that are likely to decide the election: Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.

On Day 3 of the convention, taking place on Wednesday night in the U.S., the jovial, blunt-spoken Tim Walz, Harris’s running mate, will speak to the largest audience of his political career, as he formally accepts the nomination for vice president. Bill Clinton is also expected to take the stage.

Here’s what else to know:

Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, are in North Carolina for Trump’s first outdoor rally since an assassination attempt. He will be shielded by bulletproof glass .

The ascension of Harris has unleashed a gusher of political donations to Democrats .

Michelle Obama’s militaristic sleeveless outfit suggests this election will be a fight , our fashion critic writes.

Do you have questions about the election? Send them to us, and we’ll find the answers.

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MORE TOP NEWS

Economy: The U.S. added far fewer jobs in 2023 and early 2024 than previously reported.

Italy: Divers recovered the bodies of four passengers from a yacht that sank near Sicily.

Thailand: A former deputy prime minister slapped a female reporter , prompting demands for an investigation.

Iran: At least 28 religious pilgrims from Pakistan were killed when their bus overturned.

U.S.: Bird flu is poised to gain a firm foothold in cattle, raising the odds of an outbreak among people .

Bosnia: A school employee fatally shot three people in a town in the northwest.

Science: Rain may have been an essential ingredient for the origin of life , according to a new study.

Cricket: The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup has been moved from Bangladesh to the Emirates because of political instability.

Baseball: The World Baseball Classic has released its 2026 tournament formats, brackets and schedule. Check it out.

Field hockey: Erin Matson has carved herself a place in women’s athletics. Can field hockey, which exists in the margins of U.S. sports, capitalize on her fame?

MORNING READ

A “speedy little star” — either a low-mass star or a brown dwarf — is traveling through the Milky Way at about a million miles an hour . That could be fast enough to break free from the gravitational clutches of our galaxy, and may shed light on the oldest, and some of the fastest, stars in our skies.

CONVERSATION STARTERS

Between the sheets: Sex therapists shared the advice they repeat constantly. For starters, don’t get so hung up on how often you have, or want, sex.

Online hate: Several people in Britain were arrested over posts they made during recent anti-immigrant riots, raising questions about the limits of free speech.

Hacking shoppers’ psyche: More than 100 million people visit the retail juggernaut Costco for everything from groceries and gas to gold bars and pet coffins.

ARTS AND IDEAS

Meet china’s ‘road-trip auntie’.

Four years ago Su Min left home, an abusive marriage and started a solo road trip across China. Since then, she’s become an internet sensation and an accidental icon of women’s awakening across the country.

But she never filed for divorce — until a month ago. Her husband refused at first, and a legal fight loomed. Judges in China often deny petitions or force couples into mediation that disadvantages women, studies show, and domestic violence claims are often ignored. Her husband gave in only after she agreed to pay him more than $22,000 .

“It’s all I have — how could I not be upset?” Su, 60, said in an interview. Still, she said, “even though money is very important, freedom is more important.”

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That’s it for today. See you tomorrow. — Justin

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Justin Porter is Times editor working on the Newsletters desk. More about Justin Porter