Bayesian superyacht sinking ‘not caused by storm’, says preliminary report

Aninvestigationhas found that the sinking of a Bayesiansuperyachtoff the coast ofSicily, wasnot caused by a storm as originally suspected, according to reports.

The 56-metre (184ft)Bayesian sank off the coastof theItalianisland on 19 August, 2024, killing seven people including Britishbillionaireand tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter.

Italian prosecutors have now found that a storm was not to blame for the incident, according to findings shared with Sky News.

The weather on the day of the incident amounted to “little more than a squall, a sudden increase in wind speed that precedes thunderstorms and downpours,” which should have been manageable for the crew of the ship.

Preliminary findings suggest thatthe yacht is thought to have sunkdue to improper actions on the part of the crew of the boat and their underestimation of the weather with certain safety devices not being activated properly.

The investigation is also exploring the possibility of alleged crimes including negligent shipwreck and multiple counts of manslaughter for the yacht’s captain and two of its crew members.

The yacht’s manufacturers,Italian prosecutors, British marine investigators and survivorshave all made different claimsabout why the boat sank so suddenly.

Last May, an interim report into the sinking, released by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), showed wind speeds of 63.4 knots (73.0mph) on the yacht’s beam were sufficient to tip it over.

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It was thought that the extreme winds were enough to topple the boat causing its passengers to be thrown into the sea.

The report suggested the structure may have compromised the boat’s stability in “motoring mode,” vulnerabilities that were not included in theyacht’s stability manual.

The MAIB report also challenged claims made by yacht builder The Italian Sea Group, finding that the Bayesian would capsize at a 70.6-degree heel, contrary to the builder’s assertion it could recover from 73 degrees.

Giovanni Costantino, the Chief of TISG, has described the yacht as “unsinkable” and claimed the crew must have left doors or hatches open, allowing water in.

The Bayesian was recovered from the sea ten months after its sinking in a multi-million pound operation.

At the time of its sinking, 22 people were on board. A coastguard official in Palermo said at the time thatbad weather had been expectedbut not of the magnitude witnessed, with winds of up to 90mph recorded on the day.

Subsequent investigations identified that the boat was hit by a mesocyclone, which is a type of powerful rotating thunderstorm that can produce tornadoes or extreme wind bursts.

Mr Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, was also on board the vessel and managed to escape. She told doctors that at 4am, the boat had tilted and she and her husband were woken up. Other victims included the yacht’s chef Recaldo Thomas and Morgan Stanley International chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy Bloomer.

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The 9 best game shows streaming on Netflix

Game shows are among the more enduring television programs since the medium's inception, providing the thrill of competition as contestants (typically strangers) face off to win prizes. While game shows rarely diverge from their set formula, there's a certain comfort in their predictability, with bold personalities from hosts and participants alike providing enough variety to keep them from becoming stale.

Netflix is home to numerous game shows, from light-hearted cooking contests likeThe Great British Baking ShowandNailed It!to strategy-based competitions likeThe Devil's PlanandThe Mole. The game show genre is vast and versatile, with a little something for every kind of viewer.

Ahead, we've narrowed down Netflix's offering of game shows to the nine best, each of them highly bingeable.

Blown Away(2019–2024)

It’s easy to scoff at how little reality is left in reality TV. That's not the case withBlown Away, though; the game show pits 10 glassblowers against each other for industry-specific prizes like an artist residency at the Corning Museum of Glass, and each contestant brings some major skills to the table. That emphasis on craft adds a captivating element to the competition because even if you dislike the personalities involved, it's impossible not to marvel at their amazing creations.—Chris Snellgrove

Where to watchBlown Away: Netflix

The Devil's Plan(2023–present)

The Devil's Planhas a little bit of everything. This South Korean series alternates between competitive and collaborative contests, and challenges run the gamut from board games and card games to memory tests and social deduction. There can only be one winner, though, and there's plenty of drama stemming from how players spend their "pieces" (in-game currency) and even break ties to determine who among them gets sent to a virtual jail. Of course, the couch may become your own self-imposed prison once you begin properly binge-watching.—C.S.

Where to watchThe Devil's Plan: Netflix

Floor Is Lava(2020–2022)

Most children have playfully leaped between furniture to avoid touching the ground (and, in their minds, escape certain death).Floor Is Lavabrings that imagined fantasy to life by making contestants navigate difficult obstacle courses overflowing (literally) with red goo that simulates lava. The show adds some of its own rules (like the need to snag an exit pass to complete the course), but for the most part, it's a perfectly gonzo recreation of the original game, and the whimsical design leads to some surprisingly intense competitions.—C.S.

Where to watchFloor Is Lava: Netflix

The Great British Baking Show(2010–present)

The Great British Baking Showmight be the most relaxing contest ever televised. Eschewing the bitter fighting and melodrama typical of other reality programs, this friendly competition instead features lighthearted hosts and hopefulcontestants who only fight for glory(and a coveted cake stand). There are no misleading edits or false countdowns here, just good bakers trying to do their best. Such an approach naturally elicits warm fuzzies, making for a sublime streaming pleasure.—C.S.

Where to watchThe Great British Baking Show: Netflix

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Is It Cake?(2022–present)

Is It Cake?may be the game show manifestation of a meme, but that doesn't keep it from being seriously entertaining. As the name implies, the series is all about chefs baking desserts that look like ordinary objects. Their goal is simple: to fool celebrity judges who must determine which of the objects placed in front of them is, in fact, cake. Even after watching them get made, it often feels downright impossible to believe some of these items are secretly sweet treats.—C.S.

Where to watchIs It Cake?: Netflix

The Molerevival (2022–present)

For reality TV scholars,The Molewas one of the gold standards of the reality competition boom of the early-2000s. Each season featured contestants participating in missions to acquire money for the Prize Fund, which was awarded to the winner at the game's end. The twist? The producers hired one of the contestants to act as a mole, sabotaging the missions, and the contestant who knew the least about their identity at the end of each episode was sent home. Netflix revived the beloved series in 2022 with new host Alex Wagner, with two seasons available to stream on the platform. —Kevin Jacobsen

Where to watchThe Mole: Netflix

Nailed It!(2018–2022)

Nailed It!became a viral sensation because its producers realized therealappeal of cooking competitions: watching people fail spectacularly. On this Netflix game show, (extremely) amateur chefs do their best to recreate Pinterest-worthy sweets, and the varied results inspire more belly laughs than belly rumbles. Fortunately, hostsNicole Byerand Jacques Torres keep things nice and light, and it always feels like they are laughingwiththe contestants rather than at them.—C.S.

Where to watchNailed It!: Netflix

Squid Game: The Challenge(2023–present)

The originalSquid Gamepainted an appropriately bleak portrait of capitalism by showing financially struggling contestants competing for cash, even though all but one of them will die. Eyebrows initially furled at the thought of turning the dystopian premise into a real game show, butSquid Game: The Challengeworks surprisingly well within its limitations. The game's stakes aren’t life and death like in the fictional series, butas EW's critic put it, "Producers intensify the psychological pressure...Selflessness usually isn't rewarded, nor does selfishness guarantee safety, and it’s fascinating to watch the unexpected ways these opposing sentiments come into play."—C.S.

Where to watchSquid Game: The Challenge: Netflix

EW grade:B+

Ultimate Beastmaster(2017–2018)

We were admittedly a little sad to discover thatUltimate Beastmasterhad nothing to do with the wildBeastmasterfilms from the '80s and '90s. Still, this game show has its own animalistic appeal as we watch contestants compete against one another on "the Beast," an ever-changing obstacle course meant to challenge their physical prowess. The stark aesthetic appeal of the Beast is one of the main draws, and fans ofAmerican Ninja Warriorwill likely enjoy the different tweaks this show has made to a proven reality TV formula.—C.S.

Where to watchUltimate Beastmaster: Netflix

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Adam Scott Says He Thought There Was 'No Way' He Would Land Role in “Step Brothers” Until Another Actor 'Had to Bail'

Adam Scott is sharing more about landing his role in the 2008 film, Step Brothers

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• In a new interview, Scott says another actor was originally slated for the role, but "had to bail"

• Scott plays Derek Huff, the successful and arrogant younger brother of Brennan, played by Will Ferrell

Adam Scottis pulling back the curtain on how he landed one of his most memorable early comedy roles.

Speaking on a recent episode of theBig Bro With Kid Cudipodcast, theSeveranceactor, 52, revealed that getting cast in the 2008 comedyStep Brothershit comedy alongsideWill FerrellandJohn C. Reillycame down to unexpected timing.

The film, directed by now–Oscar winner Adam McKay (The Big Short), tells the ridiculous story of two middle-aged man-children: Brennan (Ferrell) lives with his mom Nancy (Mary Steenburgen) and Dale (Reilly) is still at home with dad Robert (Richard Jenkins). The two butt heads when Nancy and Dale get married, merging the two families under one roof.

Scott plays Derek Huff, Brennan's successful and arrogant younger brother,

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“Man, that was so exciting gettingStep Brothers. Oh my god. I did not think I would get that part,” Scott said on the podcast. “And I think that's probably part of the reason I just went into the audition and just kinda went for it is because I was like, ‘There's no way.’ ”

As he explained, he wasn’t the original choice for the role.

“Someone had the role and then scheduling, they had to bail, so they had to cast it pretty quickly,” he explained. “So I got the part, and suddenly I was like, ‘Holy s----, I'm in this like Will Ferrell movie.’ ”

The comedy was a hit thanks in large part to its absurd humor and heavy reliance on improvisation — something Scott admits he was not prepared for at the time.

“And John C. Reilly and Adam McKay [were] directing, it was a big deal. It was so fun,” Scott said. “It was kind of terrifying because those guys ... they improvise a lot, and they're like the best improvisers in the world.”

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He continued: “And I didn't know what I was doing. I never really even been in a comedy before. I couldn't get auditions for like sitcoms and stuff. Like, I just had no kind of comedy credentials whatsoever.”

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Thrown into the deep end of improv comedy, Scott said he had to learn on the fly.

“So I was there, and so kind of had to learn to figure it out, figure out improvisation on the set ofStep Brothers,” he said. “So I equate it to, like, learning how to do the high jump at the Olympics. You know? It was crazy.”

Despite the initial nerves, the experience ultimately became a turning point.

“But I felt like, I went from having no idea what I was doing to, by the end of the four months or however long the movie took, I felt like I was starting to get the hang of it,” Scott shared.

He added that moment in particular felt like something of a breakthrough.

“I think it was like the dinner scene, and John Reilly and I started improvising about something — I don't think it's even in the movie, but we just started kind of going back and forth and kind of just flowing,” he recalled. “And you're not even thinking about it, you're just going.”

He added: “And towards the end of the shoot, and I remember after cut, John C. Reilly was like, ‘Alright. That was fun. Like, wasn't that cool? That was fun. Right?’ I was like, ‘Yeah, man.’”

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Bianca Censori Goes ‘Critic’ Mode With Architecture Students

Bianca Censoriis stepping into a more academic spotlight. Known for her work in design and her public profile, she recently took part in a university setting that highlighted her architectural background. The appearance has sparked fresh interest in her professional credentials, especially among those who primarily associate her with celebrity headlines. According to reports, her latest role placed her directly in conversation with the next generation of architects.

Bianca Censori serves as guest critic at Colombia University event

Bianca Censori recently appeared as a guest critic at an event hosted by Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. According todetailsshared by the institution, she participated in a semester-end review session for students enrolled in Advanced Studio IV, a key part of the school’s professional architecture program.

The session reportedly took place on Tuesday and included multiple guest critics alongside faculty members. These critics are typically invited to provide an outside perspective on student work. In this setting, Censori was said to have reviewed design submissions and offered feedback as part of the evaluation process.

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While her appearance drew attention, it also highlighted her academic background. Censori holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architecture from the University of Melbourne. Her work has included collaborative design projects for her husband, Kanye West, some of which reportedly involved significant structural changes to existing buildings.

Censori’s approach to architecture has previously sparked discussion. In a past interview withVanity Fair, she suggested that altering or even dismantling elements of a structure can be part of a creative process. She described such changes as “beautiful” and “symbolic.” Those views offer insight into the lens she may bring to critique sessions like this one.

At Columbia’s GSAPP, guest critics are expected to challenge students while also guiding them. Censori’s participation suggests she was invited to contribute that balance of critique and perspective. That said, the exact nature of her feedback during the session has not been publicly detailed.

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“Love Boat” star Jill Whelan says producer tried to trick her into losing weight

Actress Jill Whelan played young Vicki Stubing on The Love Boat between 1978 and 1987.

Key Points

• A teen at the time, Whelan recalls a producer tricking her during wardrobe fittings so she would feel pressured into weight loss.

• Whelan, who's now 59, remembers being on a 400 calorie-a-day diet around the same time.

Actress Jill Whelan treasures the relationships she formed while making classic TV seriesThe Love Boat— mostly.

But she feels differently about late producer Douglas S. Cramer, whom she remembers as "a misogynist."

She recalled a particularly cruel move that involved her and fellow actress Lauren Tewes in a resurfaced interview on Steve Kmetko'sStill Here Hollywoodpodcast.

"We would come to a wardrobe fitting at a new season," Whelan said, "to get new uniforms and new evening gowns and new loungewear, and he would call the wardrobe department and tell them to buy everything one or two sizes smaller than we are so that we would come in and be embarrassed in fittings about things not fitting."

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Cramer, one of the producers onThe Love Boat, died in June 2021. He was an accomplished producer, with credits includingDynasty,Hotel, andWonder Woman.

Whelan played Vicki Stubing, the daughter of Gavin MacLeod's Capt. Merrill Stubing, between 1978 and 1987, on the popular dramedy. During that time, she went from an 11-year-old kid to a young adult.

So, yeah, her body changed.

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"I remember one time, and at that particular time I was going through puberty, and it's, you know, things happen in puberty," Whelan said. "I had gone to a fat farm, or I guess you would say today a spa. I went to a spa in Ojai and I had lost some weight and I was also working with some crazy doctor who had me on 400 calories a day."

She looked back at another difficult moment on the ABC series earlier this month.

"I remember one time when I was just 13 and quote unquote becoming a woman, the very day of," Whelan said on thePatrick Labyor Sheaux With Patrick Labyorteaux,"and I was doing a scene with Loni Anderson, and we were in the purser's lobby, and I used to get everything in one take. I didn't mess up like that. And I couldn't get this line out. I couldn't get it out."

Shestarted to cry, but her costar Tewes, who portrayed cruise director Julie McCoy, helped her when she "admonished the director and said something to the effect of 'leave her alone, this is not helping her at all, and all you're doing is making things worse.'"

Still, Whelan, who's now 59, has often spoken highly of most of her years on the ABC series and her colleagues.

The star's later career has included appearances on shows such asCriminal MindsandThe Bold and the Beautiful.

Listen to the full conversation between Whelan and Kmetko above.

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