Inside Maura Higgins’ Love Life Before DWTS, Traitors

I’ve always been incredibly loyal in relationships, but honestly, it’s been really hard after being hurt so many times. I actually told Elite Daily a few months ago that I struggle with trust because most of my exes were unfaithful. It’s the main reason I decided to take a year off from dating altogether.

Ripple XRP: Russia’s Secret Weapon for Faster Payments?

The Bank of Russia, ever the adventurous type, decided to play with Ripple in 2018. Their Novosibirsk innovation lab, which presumably doubles as a tea shop and a place to ponder the meaning of life, evaluated XRP’s potential for cross-border settlements. Spoiler: It’s not a miracle drug, but it’s got more promise than a dachshund in a race. The results? “Pending resolution of organizational, legal, and technical barriers.” Which, in other words, means “we’ll get around to it eventually, probably.”

Gran Turismo 7 Gets Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau 964, Yangwang U9 24 in Latest Update

The Leichtbau 964 is a rare and highly-regarded Porsche 911 coming to Gran Turismo 7. Only 86 were ever built, but it’s considered one of Porsche’s best models. As the third generation of the 911, the 964 kept the classic shape of earlier versions like the 901 and 930, but with 80% of its parts completely redesigned. It’s powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six engine and will be available from Legend Cars in the game.

Gundam Creator Slams Japanese Government as “Authoritarian”

The Mobile Suit Gundam series has always explored the realities of war, initially portraying the conflict between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon. In a recent interview with Animage magazine, creator Yoshiyuki Tomino expressed his strong dissatisfaction with Japan’s current political leadership. He pointed out that authoritarian regimes can rise to power through elections, comparing the situation in Japan to historical examples like Nazi Germany, and lamenting what he sees as a lack of awareness among the public. Given Gundam’s long-standing anti-war message, it’s unsurprising that Tomino would offer such political commentary.

Almost 50 Years Later, Star Wars Still Hasn’t Mastered George Lucas’ Greatest Skill (But Will This Year Be Different?)

Movie studios are businesses, and they need to make a good profit on their films, particularly expensive ones released during peak seasons like summer or the holidays. Keeping production costs down is essential to ensure a strong return on investment. George Lucas was particularly good at this with the original Star Wars films, which consistently earned huge profits. However, since Disney acquired Lucasfilm, they haven’t been able to replicate that same success.