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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Scientists Pack More Data Into Single Photons
Physicists have learned to shape light at the quantum level, cramming far more information into individual photons and opening doors to ultra-secure communication networks. The breakthrough transforms quantum technology from theory into tools we can actually use.
Red Cross Volunteers Keep Offutt Air Force Base Running
Twelve Red Cross volunteers are keeping an Air Force base pharmacy running smoothly while helping military families through emergencies. Their work shows how civilian volunteers can make military life easier for thousands of service members.
Grayling High Bowlers Raise Funds With Community Event
A Michigan high school bowling team brought their community together for their first-ever fundraiser, drawing 40 local supporters to the lanes. The event raised money for the Vikings while strengthening connections between students and neighbors.
Filipino Stars Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual Fight Poverty
Filipino celebrities are using their fame and resources to tackle poverty through disaster relief, health advocacy, and education programs. Their efforts are making a real difference alongside government initiatives in reducing poverty across the Philippines.
Prosthetic Leg Lost at Sea Returns After 10 Months
A fossil hunter discovered a swimmer's £3,000 prosthetic leg washed up on a beach 10 months after it was swept away by waves. Social media helped reunite the limb with its grateful owner, who can finally return to the water she loves.
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Mexico Hits Record Exports, First Trade Surplus in 4 Years
Mexico just turned four years of trade deficits into a $771 million surplus, with exports climbing to an all-time high of $664.8 billion in 2025. The export boom didn't just break records—it kept the entire economy out of recession.
Billionaire Femi Otedola, 63, Returns to School in London
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola just completed an executive leadership program at London Business School, proving it's never too late to learn. The move is especially meaningful for the $1.5 billion entrepreneur who built his empire without a university degree.
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