Forbes Debuts New Billionaire Ranking Based on Giving
Forbes has created a new way to rank billionaires that celebrates generosity instead of just wealth. The "True Net Worth" ranking rewards the ultra-rich for giving money away, not hoarding it.
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Forbes Unveils 'True Net Worth' to Track Billionaire Giving
Forbes just launched a groundbreaking ranking that measures billionaires not just by wealth, but by how much they give away. The new "True Net Worth" system reveals surprising heroes like MacKenzie Scott, who's donated over $26 billion since 2019.
South African Entrepreneur, 30, Makes Forbes Africa List
Rayhaan Survé earned a spot on Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 list for empowering young people through entrepreneurship and innovation. His work includes a youth accelerator program helping high school students in Cape Town build their own businesses.
South African Entrepreneur, 30, Named Forbes Africa Winner
Rayhaan Survé just earned a spot on Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 list for his work empowering young entrepreneurs across South Africa. His youth accelerator program is creating pathways for high school students to build businesses and transform their futures.
Forbes Ranks Top HBCUs for Graduate Success
A new Forbes ranking celebrates historically Black colleges and universities excelling at launching graduates into successful careers. The list highlights schools with strong graduation rates and alumni earning six-figure salaries mid-career.
Indonesian Girl Group No Na Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia
Just one year after their debut, Indonesian pop group No Na has landed on Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 Asia list. The quartet is bringing Indonesian culture to global stages with music that blends modern pop and traditional elements.
South African Innovator Wins Forbes Award for Impact
Anita Nel just won Forbes Woman Africa's Innovation Catalyst Award for turning university research into real businesses that create jobs and solve problems. At Stellenbosch University, she's built programs that have launched dozens of companies across the continent.
Football's First Female Super Agent Makes Forbes List
Rafaela Pimenta represents some of football's biggest stars and just earned a spot on Forbes' prestigious '50 over 50' list. The Brazilian trailblazer is changing the game for women in sports and fighting for fairer treatment of players.
Mt. Vernon Hospital Named Top in Nation by Forbes
A southern Illinois hospital just earned a spot on Forbes' first-ever list of America's best hospitals. SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon stood out for exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes.
Forbes Spotlights Costa Rica Oxcart Painting Workshop
A hands-on workshop where visitors paint traditional Costa Rican oxcart designs has earned recognition from Forbes as one of 10 must-try craft experiences worldwide. The experience lets travelers create their own colorful mandala while learning about a UNESCO-recognized tradition from a local artist.
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Mexico's Billionaires Hit Record $267B in Combined Wealth
Twenty-four Mexicans made Forbes' 2026 Billionaires List with a combined fortune of $267.3 billion, up 61% from last year. The surge reflects growing prosperity among Mexico's business elite, led by telecom titan Carlos Slim.
Xavier University Ranks #4 Among Private HBCUs
Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation's only Catholic HBCU, just earned the #4 spot in Forbes' first-ever ranking of private historically Black colleges for graduate success. The New Orleans university stands out for producing more African American medical school students than any other school in America.
Thai Students' ViaBus App Saves 7.7 Billion Wait Minutes
Three college friends turned a missed campus shuttle into Thailand's first real-time public transport app, now used by 2 million people across 70 provinces. Forbes named them among Asia's top 30 innovators under 30 for solving one of urban life's most frustrating problems.
K-Pop Star IU Donates $200K on Birthday to 5 Charities
Korean singer-actor IU turned her birthday into a gift for others, donating 300 million KRW (about $200,000) to help sick patients, elderly citizens, single mothers, and children in need. It's just the latest in a years-long pattern of giving that earned her a spot on Forbes' philanthropy heroes list at age 26.
Woman Wins Two Open Shearing Titles Months After Injury
A 32-year-old Australian shearer who couldn't put on her own socks just months ago made history by becoming likely the first woman ever to win two open shearing titles on the same day. Nicki Guttler's comeback from a debilitating back injury to triumph at the Forbes Show is inspiring a new generation of women in the male-dominated sport.
Prosthetic Leg Lost at Sea Returns 10 Months Later
A woman's custom prosthetic leg, swept away by a wave during her first sea swim, washed back to the same beach nearly a year later. A fossil hunter spotted it and reunited it with its grateful owner.
Australia Opens First Eating Disorder Recovery Village
A Queensland couple who helped their own daughters survive eating disorders just opened Australia's first recovery village with eight tiny homes for people transitioning back to everyday life. The village will support 60 families each year, filling a critical gap between hospital care and going home.
Hartford HealthCare Volunteers Revitalize Manchester Home
Healthcare workers and community volunteers joined forces in Manchester, Connecticut, to transform a local resident's home with repairs that prove health care extends far beyond hospital walls. The partnership between Hartford HealthCare, Rebuilding Together, and the Manchester Road Race committee shows how communities can literally build wellness.
Red Cross Volunteers Keep Nebraska Air Base Running
At Offutt Air Force Base, 12 Red Cross volunteers handle daily pharmacy operations while providing emergency support to military families. Their work keeps medical services running smoothly and connects service members with loved ones during crises.
AI Workers Donate $40M to Help Factory-Farmed Animals
Tech employees inspired by a single podcast are pouring millions into animal welfare, with one fundraiser reaching its $250,000 goal in under two days. The movement shows how young tech workers are reshaping philanthropy by giving early and giving big.
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