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TL;DR: The DJI Mini 3 drone is down to $269 on October Prime Day. That's the lowest-ever price for this popular model.
Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 3 $269 at AmazonWe've been keeping tabs on October Prime Day deals for weeks now, and for most of the categories we cover, there have been plenty of opportunities to save long before the event officially went live. However, that was not the case with DJI drones.
We've been waiting patiently for something to drop, but we've been left empty-handed. That is until now, because the DJI Mini 3 has dropped to an all-time low price for a limited time. We were ready to give up, but DJI came through when we needed it most.
For a limited time, the DJI Mini 3 drone is down to $269 on October Prime Day. That's the lowest-ever price for this creator favorite.
The DJI Mini 3 is a great choice for content creation. It offers Dual Native ISO Fusion, enabling the capture of details in highlights and shadows, both day and night. Thanks to True Vertical Shooting, you can also capture tall landmarks like skyscrapers and waterfalls with ease. It's also important to note that FAA Registration and Remote ID are not required if you're simply flying for recreational purposes.
Get the DJI Mini 3 drone for its best-ever price at Amazon for October Prime Day.
The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping expertsFire Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $49.99 (save $32)
AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)
Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 — $319 $359 (save $40)
iPad mini — $499 $599 (save $100)
MacBook Air M5 — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)
SAVE OVER $100: As of Oct. 6, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (64GB) is back to its lowest-ever price of $519.99 at Amazon. That's $160 off its full price of $679.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 64GB $519.99 at AmazonToday marks the first day of Amazon's 48-hour Prime Big Deal Days sale, and it's already full of exciting discounts, including the retailer's own devices. Among the wide variety on sale is the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (64GB), which has returned to its lowest-ever price for a limited time.
As of Oct. 6, this Kindle model is priced at $519.99 on Amazon. Compared to its usual cost of $679.99, that means you get to keep $160 in your pocket. Plus, it looks like it's not exclusive to Prime members. So, if you're not signed up and just casually shopping around, this is a great time to grab it while it's still at its lowest price.
SEE ALSO: October Prime Day is here: We found 100+ deals on Apple, Bose, Kindle, Lego, and Samsung favoritesWhile it's on the pricier side of Kindle devices, Mashable's Samantha Mangino still had very high praise for the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, writing in her review that it's "an exceptional e-reader with strong writing capabilities." It features a slim design — 5.4mm and 400 grams — and an 11-inch glare-free Colorsoft display. Mangino's review also says it's "faster, brighter, and a lot of fun for writing, reading, and doodling."
It has quite a hefty battery life as well, offering up to eight weeks of reading power or up to two weeks if you're spending most of your time writing on it. Plus, with 64GB of storage, you have plenty of space to fill up with books, notes, and more.
Considering the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft (64GB) has a limited-time deal tag, it may only be available until the end of Prime Big Deal Days.
The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping expertsFire Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $49.99 (save $32)
AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)
Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 — $319 $359 (save $40)
iPad mini — $499 $599 (save $100)
MacBook Air M5 — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)
TL;DR: Samsung Frame TVs are hitting all-time lows on October Prime Day. Get the Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F QLED 4K TV for $697.99 or the Samsung 65-inch The Frame LS03F QLED 4K TV for $897.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F QLED 4K TV $697.99 at AmazonThere are a couple of things we keep a keen eye on over major shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday: TV deals and record-low deals.
Can you imagine how our eyes bulged when we spotted the extremely popular Samsung The Frame TVs at all-time low prices? It really doesn't get any better than that for deal seekers.
A lot of TV brands have tried desperately to produce their own dupes of the Samsung Frame TV, but for many shoppers, there's nothing like the original. In our roundup of the best art TVs, we said this TV is an "easy choice for anyone who would simply feel most comfortable investing in the OG." There are many reasons for its top spot in our breakdown, including the fact that "the Frame's best-in-class anti-glare display and higher peak brightness will fare better than the Canvas if your framed TV is going to be in a room that gets heavy direct sunlight."
If that wasn't enough, The Frame was our tech editor's most recommended TV for several years running, only "eclipsed by the S95H OLED because it copied The Frame's best features." According to Timothy Werth, this "famous art TV has a legendary anti-glare matte display that's unlike any TV you've owned before."
For a limited time, you can save up to $600 on the Samsung Frame TVs at Amazon:
Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F QLED 4K TV — $697.99 $1,097.99 (save $400)
Samsung 65-inch The Frame LS03F QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,497.99 (save $600)
There's no telling how long these record-low deals will last, so act fast to secure yours.
The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping expertsFire Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $49.99 (save $32)
AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)
Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 — $319 $359 (save $40)
iPad mini — $499 $599 (save $100)
MacBook Air M5 — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)
TL;DR: Watch Croatia vs. Spain in the Nations League for free on RTVE. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The UEFA Nations League has been tough going for Croatia. They started with a win over Czechia, but since then they've lost to Spain and England. The latter ended 7-0 after a shocking capitulation at the Stadion Riejka. Can Croatia restore some pride against the World Cup winners?
If you're interested in watching Croatia vs. Spain in the Nations League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.
When is Croatia vs. Spain?Croatia vs. Spain in the Nations League kicks off at 2.45 p.m. ET on Oct. 6. This fixture takes place at the Stadion Poljud.
How to watch Croatia vs. Spain for freeCroatia vs. Spain in the Nations League is available to live stream for free on RTVE.
RTVE is geo-restricted to Spain, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Spain, meaning you can live stream Croatia vs. Spain for free from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Croatia vs. Spain for free by following these simple steps:
Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Croatia vs. Spain without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for RTVE?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTVE, for a number of reasons:
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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.
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TL;DR: Watch England vs. Czechia in the Nations League for free on ITVX. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The UEFA Nations League has been going pretty well for England. They started with a close defeat to World Cup winners Spain, but have responded with confident wins over Czechia and Croatia. Now they face Czechia at Wembley Stadium, hoping to build on that stunning 7-0 victory at the Stadion Riejka.
If you're interested in watching England vs. Czechia in the Nations League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.
When is England vs. Czechia?England vs. Czechia in the Nations League kicks off at 2:45 p.m. ET on Oct. 6. This fixture takes place at Wembley Stadium.
How to watch England vs. Czechia for freeEngland vs. Czechia in the Nations League is available to live stream for free on ITVX.
ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can live stream England vs. Czechia for free from anywhere in the world.
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Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch England vs. Czechia without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for ITVX?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries, including the UK
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Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
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Up to 10 simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.
Live stream England vs. Czechia for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
You might not have felt ready for the holiday shopping season, which has kicked off with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days — aka October Prime Day — but we know what you are ready for: an upgraded set of headphones.
Audio and noise-cancellation technology advances so quickly that new headphone models come out thick and fast, sounding better all the time.
If you're in the market for an upgrade but you don't know where to start, Sony is arguably the best all-rounder brand, delivering the best sound you'll find in everyday headphone tech and some of the most effective noise cancellation that money can buy.
SEE ALSO: Amazon announces dates for Prime Big Deal Days, its 48-hour 'October Prime Day' saleThey don't come cheap, of course, which is why October Prime Day is a can't-miss opportunity to pick up an excellent pair of Sony cans at an also-excellent price. Price drops may continue as the 48-hour sale rolls on (it runs Oct. 6-7), but we've already spotted great deals on a selection of key Sony models, including some all-time record lows.
Standouts include flagship Sony WH-1000XM6 returning to its lowest-ever price, as well as a new record price on the earbuds. And if you're specifically wanting noise cancellation, the previous-gen Sony WH-1000XM5 gives you the most bang for your buck, with a massive $200-plus discount and ANC that's as good as the upgraded model. That's another all-time low price, by the way.
Keep checking back for updates, but for now these are the best Sony headphones deals for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.
The best October Prime Day Sony deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 $378 at AmazonThe Sony WH-1000XM6 is the latest iteration of Sony's flagship line and pretty much the best of the best. Sony's noise cancellation is a class leader, and these offer its best ever performance, adapting to external noise in real-time and ensuring you're immersed in your tunes to a level that suits you. For instance, Auto Ambient Sound Mode keeps you in tune with your surroundings, or you can adjust the ANC levels in the Sound Connect.
That noise-canceling tech combines with detailed, finely engineered audio — the signature sound that marks Sony as the standout name in consumer audio technology (for audiophile quality sound, you can get $51.99 off the Sony 1000X The Collexion headphones).
The current discounted price of $378 is the lowest the Sony WH-1000XM6 has been priced at since June. We don't expect them to drop any lower just yet, so now's the time to grab them.
Read Mashable's review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.
More Sony headphones and earbuds dealsSony WH-CH720N — $88 $179.99 (save $91.99)
Sony WH-1000XM5 — $198 $399.99 (save $201.99)
Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds — $258 $329.99 (save $71.99)
Sony 1000X The Collexion — $598 $649.99 (save $201.99)
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is officially live, and price drops are landing fast across all kinds of tech. 3D printers used to be a hassle to set up and keep running. Today's models take all the pain out of the process — they print significantly faster, auto-level, and let you go from unboxing to printing cool stuff in minutes.
If you've been waiting for a sale to start printing your own gadgets or gaming figures, now is the time. We cut through the fluff to pick the live deals that are worth your money, covering simple starter printers, high-detail resin models, and fast multi-color machines.
Best entry-level resin printer Opens in a new window Credit: Anycubic Anycubic Photon Mono 4 $179.99 at AmazonIf you want to print D&D miniatures, custom wargaming models, or ultra-detailed display pieces, standard plastic-spool printers just won't cut it — you need a resin printer. The Anycubic Photon Mono 4 packs a massive 10K resolution screen into an entry-level machine, meaning it captures microscopic details like fabric folds, sword edges, and facial expressions without any visible layer lines.
Anycubic also made this model much easier to live with: the laser-etched print plate helps models stick properly so jobs don't fail halfway through, and the simple 4-point leveling system means you set it up once and rarely have to tweak it again. For under $180, it's the most affordable way to get pro-level, crisp resin prints on your desk without overcomplicating the setup.
Best 3D Printer for beginners Opens in a new window Credit: Creality Creality SPARKX i7 $199 at AmazonThe Creality SPARKX i7 delivers impressive high-end convenience for a sub-$200 printer. It handles bed leveling automatically, runs quietly in the background, and gives you a generous 260 X 260 X 255mm build volume to tackle larger props and batch projects without feeling cramped.
The best part is how easily it removes daily workflow hurdles. The tool-free hotend lets you swap out nozzles in just five seconds, while the built-in AI camera streams live to your phone or PC so you can catch failed prints early before wasting material. Finished prints pop off the flexible PEI plate with a simple bend, and the system even supports multi-color upgrades if you decide to add Creality's optional CFS Lite module down the line.
Best 3D Printer for speed Opens in a new window Credit: Bambu Lab Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer (With AMS) $499.99 at AmazonThe Bambu Lab P1S earns our top spot because it nails the trifecta: speed, output quality, and pure convenience. It sets up in about 15 minutes, levels its own bed automatically, and reaches speeds up to 500 mm/s without turning your prints into a stringy mess. It’s approachable enough for your very first project, but powerful enough that you won't need to upgrade anytime soon.
The biggest selling point, though, is the included AMS module. It handles multi-color and multi-material printing automatically, so no sitting around waiting to swap spools by hand. Add in a fully enclosed body that keeps temperamental materials like ABS printing smoothly, and you've got a workhorse built for virtually any project.
More 3D Printer dealsFlashforge Adventurer 5M 3D Printer — $236 $299 (save $63)
Aoseed X-Maker Joy AI+ 3D Printer for Kids — $263.99 $329.99 (save $66)
Anycubic Kobra X Multicolor 3D Printer — $284.99 $359.99 (save $75)
Creality SPARKX i7 Combo 3D Printer with CFS Lite — $341 $429 (save $88)
Creality K2 Plus Combo Multi-Color 3D Printer — $1,099 $1,410.99 (save $311.99)
TL;DR: The Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD is $209.99 on October Prime Day. This record-low deal saves you $90 on list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sandisk Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD $209.99 at AmazonWe know a lot of shoppers are seeking deals on Apple tech, Sony headphones, and Switch games over October Prime Day. Savvy shoppers take advantage of these shopping events to buy treats they can't usually justify. But there's another group of shoppers right now who are seeking discounts on SSDs in the fight against RAMageddon. These deals aren't treats. They are absolutely necessary.
Fortunately, we've come across a number of deals on MicroSDs, SSDs, and hard drives to beat price hikes caused by the memory shortage. There are a number of standout deals, but the latest Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD discount is tough to beat. This powerhouse SSD was sitting around $250 before Prime Day, but that price has been cut for a limited time.
The Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD is $209.99 on October Prime Day. This record-low deal saves you $90 on list price.
This portable SSD can transfer 1,000 high-res photos in under 60 seconds at up to 2000 MB/s. It has an IP65 rating and drop protection for up to 3 meters, making it a solid option for travel and shooting on location.
Act fast to save over $190 on the Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD in Amazon's October Prime Day.
The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping expertsFire Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $49.99 (save $32)
AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)
Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 — $319 $359 (save $40)
iPad mini — $499 $599 (save $100)
MacBook Air M5 — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)
Donald Trump has promised every adult American $5,000 if the Republicans win both the Senate and the House in the upcoming midterm elections — but Jimmy Kimmel isn't buying it.
"Well, he's never lied to us before," says Kimmel in the clip above, after playing footage of the president's announcement. "Let me be very clear: Donald Trump is more likely to run a 5k than to give it to us."
Kimmel also makes the point that the money Trump is promising belongs to the American people anyway.
"That's our money," Kimmel says. "You're not giving anyone anything. That's you breaking open Eric's piggybank and going 'Hey dummy, here's your allowance.' That's what you're doing."
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TL;DR: Apple AirPods Pro (1st Gen) are down to $89.99 on October Prime Day. That's over $100 off the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro (1st Gen) $89.99 at AmazonWalmart has dominated the AirPods market around October Prime Day. Walmart's $79 deal on AirPods 4 has been really tough to beat, but Amazon has now dropped a genuine contender.
For a limited time, you can score the Apple AirPods Pro (1st Gen) for $89.99 on October Prime Day. That's over $100 off the list price and comes with a MagSafe charging case.
We didn't really expect this huge price drop. Our coverage of the best AirPods deals has largely focused on newer models. But if you want the latest AirPods Pro 3, you'll spend $179 on Amazon. That's still a good deal, but if you're trying to protect your budget and spend under $100, this is probably your best bet. We really can't see these popular earbuds dropping any further. This early price drop will likely last for the duration on Amazon's latest event.
Act fast to save over $100 on Apple AirPods Pro (1st Gen) in Amazon's October Prime Day.
The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping expertsFire Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $49.99 (save $32)
AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)
Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 — $319 $359 (save $40)
iPad mini — $499 $599 (save $100)
MacBook Air M5 — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)
A star hundreds of light-years away in space may have spawned a giant Jupiter-size planet from the gas and dust it coughed out with its dying breath.
Astronomers spotted signs of such a planet circling a white dwarf — the leftover core of a medium-size star after it burns through its nuclear fuel — called HS 0209+0832.
Though a team of researchers used data from NASA's Hubble and TESS telescopes to build a strong case for the planet, no observatory has seen the world itself. For now, it remains a candidate planet. But if the evidence bears out, its discovery would mean stars similar to our sun can launch a fresh round of planet formation after death.
The findings, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, fly in the face of what astronomers expect from dead stars. Before our sun dies, it will likely swell into a red giant and swallow up Mercury, Venus, and Earth in the process. That late-life stage would mark the end for the inner solar system planets the sun birthed long ago. The potential for a second generation raises new questions about whether planets around dead stars could support life. Until now, scientists had only linked planets like this to pulsars, a different type of collapsed star.
"Rather than the white dwarf stage being a kind of epilogue to the story of a star and its planets, this research points to the systems we are familiar with only being the first chapter of a potentially much longer tale," said Jamie Williams, a doctoral candidate at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom and the lead author, in a statement, "with some new characters showing up."
SEE ALSO: A new NASA mission plan could capture light no space telescope now seesThe clues came from debris falling onto the dead star. Between 25 to 50 percent of young white dwarfs pull in debris from nearby objects, according to an associated commentary by Zifan Lin, a planetary scientist at Washington University in St. Louis. That rubble leaves chemical fingerprints in the star's light and reveals what it contains.
The fingerprints of most white dwarfs match Earth rock or common meteorites, but this star breaks that pattern. Researchers found almost no silicon or iron, the main ingredients of rocky planets like ours. In fact, the mix matches nothing in our solar system, including Halley's comet. Instead, they detected carbon, nickel, copper, zinc, and niobium — an element that threw a major curveball at the team.
It was this element that led the scientists to the source. Stars forge most of their niobium late in life and disperse it when they molt their outer layers. Some of those cast-offs may have settled into a flat, rotating disk around the young white dwarf, allowing a gas giant planet to emerge from it. Ordinary rocky debris can't explain the niobium, the extra carbon, or the high ratio of nickel to iron, said Nicholas Stone, a University of Wisconsin theoretical astrophysicist.
"These heavy elements can only be synthesized in the exotic conditions that briefly emerge inside dying stars," said Stone, a coauthor, in a statement. "The presence of niobium is a signpost of these 'death' throes, and the expulsion of the dying star's innards into space."
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A companion star may have made the disk possible. Stars near the end of life usually push gas outward evenly in all directions, which leaves little chance for a disk to take shape. But if a small star orbited close by, the swelling giant may have swallowed it. That encounter could have flung the star's outer layers into a rich ring of material.
Scientists hypothesize that HS 0209+0832 aged into a red giant star that sloughed its outermost layers, forming a disk around its core. From this material, a planet may have formed, as the white dwarf tears away some of its atmosphere. Credit: NASA / ESA / Leah Hustak illustrationIf this planet truly exists, it could broaden the search for life beyond our solar system. White dwarfs are about the size of Earth, so a planet passing in front of one blocks a large share of its light. That makes an orbiting world's atmosphere much easier to study. For a rocky, Earth-size planet at a comfortable distance from a nearby white dwarf, the James Webb Space Telescope could detect water, carbon dioxide, and possible signs of life in just a few more passes, Lin wrote.
Right now, the gas giant candidate seems to be rapidly losing its atmosphere. Because the white dwarf is only about 5 million years old, it is still very hot and likely blasting the planet with energy that is whisking away its outer material.
Despite this erosion, the white dwarf will eventually cool and hold a steady temperature, potentially putting the planet in a stable habitable zone for millions of years, according to the research team.
"If the second-generation planet is there, I think it is likely to survive," Williams said.
"Do we care?"
That is one of the early questions posed in director Tom McCarthy’s (Spotlight) A Statement, which dramatizes a real-life 1980 meeting between scientists, policymakers, and activists about the issue of climate change. By the end of the conference, participants are expected to have prepared a statement on the problem, and what to do next.
SEE ALSO: 'I Play Rocky' review: Can this crowd-pleaser be an Oscar contender?At this point, everyone in the room is aware that the world’s rising carbon dioxide levels mean rising temperatures and global consequences. That those present ask whether they even “care” seems preposterous, especially to A Statement’s modern-day viewers, who are bombarded with rising temperatures, worsening floods and storms, and news that we’re set to cross the dangerous 1.5°C warming threshold above preindustrial levels within a few years.
Yet in 1980, few in A Statement’s conference room can fathom these catastrophic effects. Some, like meteorologist John Perry (Jason Clarke), even downplay them. He suggests that when the time comes, America can just move its seat of power to higher ground, like Denver.
The cognitive dissonance between the reality of our climate crisis and the hypotheticals floated in A Statement can at times turn the film into an infuriating experience. “Do something!” you’re tempted to yell, even as so much of what happens at the conference reflects our current moment. Through it all, McCarthy weaves an effective tale of human communication and the struggles of trying to reach consensus. Still, given its subject matter, you can’t help but wish A Statement was just a tad angrier.
A Statement turns a dry transcript into a gripping discussion.Based on journalist Nathaniel Rich’s book Losing Earth, A Statement checks us into the Don CeSar hotel in St. Pete Beach, Florida, where, for the next 36 hours, the climate change conference will take place. There, moderator Tom Jorling (Paul Rudd) frets over how best to create a constructive dialogue between differing personalities, such as passionate environmentalist Rafe Pomerance (Evan Peters) and pragmatic Department of Energy official David Slade (Paul Giamatti).
For scenes of the conference, McCarthy draws verbatim from the transcripts of the meeting, taken down in the film by stenographer Bernadette (Nina Arianda). Text from the transcripts appears onscreen at the start of each session, both to highlight the film’s accuracy and formally invite us into the official proceedings.
Much of the text is dry — conversations about limiting carbon dioxide levels, debates about specific wording for the statement. Yet McCarthy, his crew, and his star-studded ensemble bring it to intense life. Cinematographer Stuart Dryburgh’s dynamic camera work guides us around the table in an intricate dance, while editor Jane Rizzo turns lengthy scientific explanations into snappy, anxiety-inducing rides. Bryce Dessner’s drum-heavy score ups the urgency, while occasionally bringing some near-farcical levity to the sessions.
SEE ALSO: 'Godzilla Minus Zero' review: The epic monster melodrama fans have been roaring forThen there's the cast, made up of excellent heavy hitters who are as dialed in as can be. Rudd's nice-guy persona perfectly suits Jorling's mediator role, with an undercurrent of stress slowly ratcheting up by the second. Peters' Rafe is a pent-up flurry of antsy fidgeting and indignation, a perfect contrast to more curmudgeonly veterans of these types of meetings like Giamatti's Slade. While his character first seems like a tired obstacle to progress, a key scene outside the meeting room allows Giamatti to imbue Slade with a deeper humanity and a haunting resignation.
As two of the very few women in the room, Amy Ryan's public health scholar Annemarie Crocetti and Tatiana Maslany's law professor Edith Brown Weiss each get meaty speeches toward the conference's end that they deliver with aplomb, but they are otherwise mostly relegated to the margins. Still, McCarthy emphasizes their smaller presence in the transcript, often holding on their reactions or their raised hands (they are the only people in the room who do so) to emphasize the baggage of speaking up in that male-dominated space.
But the real scene stealer here is John Turturro as David Rose, a professor of nuclear engineering at MIT who's also deeply fascinated by humanity's ability to solve — or not solve — complex, life-threatening problems. Rose becomes a doomsday prophet of sorts, regaling attendees with stories of collapsed civilizations whose citizens saw the end coming and still did nothing to prevent it. Turturro delivers each anecdote with a wry laugh, summoning a darkly humorous cloud to loom over each of A Statement's sessions.
A Statement isn't angry enough.A Statement falters when it leaves its conference room and veers from the transcript. The difference between dialogue that was on the record and fabricated conversations is immediate: . There are some killer one-liners, but also several overt attempts to gesture toward Big Life Lessons that border on schmaltz. A scene where attendees crash a wedding also taking place at the hotel veers the film into cheesy territory, even if it does gift us Turturro dancing.
The wedding does serve a bigger purpose: forcing A Statement's characters to think about future generations who will be born into a world that bears the brunt of their indecision and eventual inaction. (Generations who will be watching this movie!) A Statement lays out the causes of all this inaction throughout. Reducing carbon dioxide emissions on a significant scale would cost too much. It would require the whole world to work together. It would force people to give up their creature comforts, something they will never accept. And with Ronald Reagan just days away from getting elected, many government attendees wonder whether they'll even have jobs once he's done slashing the budget.
These are all concerns that resonate today, from the arguments about why significant change will never happen right down to a U.S. president who doesn't give a damn about the environment. (President Donald Trump has twice withdrawn the U.S. from the Paris Agreement.) Knowing all this, it's frustrating when A Statement's conclusion is less of an indictment of the patterns of thinking that have kept us in this mess, and more of a shrug about how impossible solving the climate change problem is.
Yes, McCarthy has crafted an engaging deep dive into a very dense meeting, one that surely reflects the kinds of discussions being had at countless other climate change conferences. Yet in the end, like its characters, A Statement doesn't make enough of one.
A Statement was reviewed following its world premiere at the New York Film Festival. It will be released at a later date.
Saying yes to a drink is not the same thing as saying yes to sex. Yet New York's sexual assault laws draw a distinction between someone whose drink was spiked and someone who chose to drink, even if both become too impaired to consent.
That distinction is often called the "voluntary intoxication loophole," and the Cornell University sexual assault allegations have put it in the spotlight. Back in 2024, a former student, identified as Jane Doe, alleges that seven men sexually assaulted her at the Chi Phi fraternity house at the university. In explaining why they initially declined to bring criminal charges, the local district attorney pointed to how New York law treats voluntary intoxication.
Online, the loophole has become a flashpoint, with commenters arguing over whether choosing to drink changes someone’s right to say no to sex. But what the law actually says — and what it leaves out — can get lost in those debates.
Here’s how the loophole works, why it matters in the Cornell case, and what a proposed change would do.
What is New York's voluntary intoxication loophole?It comes down to what "mentally incapacitated" means under New York law, Alexander P. Wentworth-Ping, an attorney at Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP, told Mashable. The definition covers someone temporarily unable to understand or control their conduct because they were given an intoxicating substance without their consent, or because of another act done to them without their consent. But it leaves out the same impairment caused by alcohol or drugs they chose to consume.
Think of two equally impaired people: one had their drink spiked, while the other knowingly drank alcohol. Both may be unable to consent, but only the first may qualify as mentally incapacitated on that basis.
As Wentworth-Ping explained, "Because voluntary intoxication is excluded from this definition, a victim who willingly drinks or consumes substances cannot be legally deemed 'incapable of consent' under a theory of mental incapacity."
That’s the distinction advocates want lawmakers to reconsider: If someone cannot consent, why should it matter how they became intoxicated?
Can someone who voluntarily drinks still be a rape victim under New York law?Yes. The loophole limits one way prosecutors can establish incapacity. Other provisions can apply, including those involving force, physical helplessness, or a clearly expressed lack of consent, depending on the alleged conduct and evidence. Physical helplessness also extends beyond unconsciousness. It includes someone who, for another reason, is physically unable to communicate unwillingness to an act.
The gap arises when someone is conscious but too impaired to understand or control what is happening, without meeting another applicable legal standard. Voluntary intoxication alone does not place them within the law's mental incapacitation category.
How did this become an issue in the Cornell case?Jane Doe's lawsuit alleges that she was pressured into consuming drugs and alcohol and became incapacitated while fraternity members sexually assaulted her. (The allegations remain contested.)
Although Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten pointed to the intoxication distinction in defending his initial decision, reporting on Doe's police interview has raised questions about the evidence his office reviewed. Van Houten told CBS News that he had not seen the interview transcript before news outlets reported on it.
"In what world does the district attorney not even interview her, or anyone else involved, or even request the full transcript?" Gov. Kathy Hochul said at an Oct. 2 press conference, criticizing the handling of the case.
The investigation has since reopened, and Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to conduct an independent review and pursue charges if warranted. "We do not take that responsibility lightly," James said in a statement.
What are lawmakers trying to change?The proposed legislation would allow prosecutors to establish a lack of consent in specified sexual offenses based on a person's level of impairment, regardless of whether they voluntarily consumed alcohol or drugs.
Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz's proposed bill A101, for example, would cover someone temporarily unable to understand or control their conduct because of an intoxicating substance. Prosecutors would also have to establish that this condition was known, or reasonably should have been known, to someone in the accused person’s situation. The provision would apply to specified offenses, including certain third-degree rape charges.
"This shifts the legal focus away from how the victim became intoxicated and places it squarely on whether they possessed the actual capacity to consent," Wentworth-Ping explained.
Having alcohol before sex would not, by itself, make an encounter a crime. But the proposed standard concerns incapacity and what the other person knew or reasonably should have known.
Its Senate counterpart, S10632, sponsored by Sen. Nathalia Fernandez, passed 60–0 on June 4, 2026. It remains in the Assembly’s Codes Committee and has not become law. Versions of the proposal have been introduced since 2019.
Governor Kathy Hochul has also backed closing the gap. "If someone is too intoxicated to consent, it should not matter whether they chose to use drugs or alcohol," she said on Oct. 2.
What would still be difficult to prove?Changing the law would give prosecutors another route to pursue a case, but they would still have to prove the alleged offense beyond a reasonable doubt. Wentworth-Ping said that limited physical evidence, a shortage of witnesses, and fragmented memories can complicate that task, as can determining whether the accused person should have recognized someone's incapacity.
"For example, an individual might be severely impaired internally while appearing outwardly coherent, meaning a reasonable observer might not recognize their lack of capacity," he said. "While the proposed amendment lowers the statutory barrier to prosecution, it does not erase the intricate factual challenges inherent in trying intoxicated-consent cases before a jury."
A new law would also apply to conduct occurring after it takes effect, rather than retroactively changing the legal standards governing the Cornell allegations, Wentworth-Ping explained.
Will New York close the loophole?So far, the proposal has repeatedly stalled in the Assembly. Speaker Carl Heastie said his Democratic conference discussed the bill twice but did not have enough support to pass it. A working group is now reviewing the proposal and other possible changes to sexual assault laws, with recommendations due by the end of the year for the 2027 legislative session. Whether the renewed attention will translate into a change remains to be seen.
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