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The number of self-made women billionaires worldwide has doubled in the past decade, reaching 150 leaders with a combined wealth of $470 billion. Three Indian women entrepreneurs rank among the global top 50, showcasing the growing power of women-led innovation.
Two British philanthropists each donated £150 million to London's National Gallery last September, marking the largest gifts ever given to a museum worldwide. A new wave of self-made billionaires is fueling a golden age of charitable giving in the UK, with average donations from top givers jumping from £53 million in 2015 to £126 million in 2025.
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.
Chinese automaker BYD just became the only car company in the world with complete control over its self-driving technology, launching China's first homegrown 4nm smart driving chip. The breakthrough puts advanced autonomous driving within reach while slashing costs.
A licensed psychologist is debunking the wellness industry's expensive version of self-care, revealing that true self-care often involves saying no and setting boundaries instead of spa days and shopping sprees. Her advice is resonating with thousands who thought they were failing at wellness.
Two British billionaires donated £150 million each to London's National Gallery in the same day, marking the largest museum gifts ever recorded worldwide. A new wave of self-made philanthropists is fueling a golden age of charitable giving, with top donors now averaging £126 million annually.
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.
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is coming back for another season despite serious health challenges that had him considering retirement. The two-time national champion announced he's ready to chase another title with the Jayhawks.
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.
A cutting-edge self-driving system just achieved an unprecedented six-win streak in China's toughest autonomous driving competition. The victory marks a major milestone in making fully automated cars safe and reliable for everyday drivers.
After years running a weight-loss platform fueled by self-criticism, New Zealand influencer Ellie Fitzgerald changed one letter in her brand name and transformed her entire life. Her journey from "Losing Ellie's Belly" to "Loving Ellie's Belly" is inspiring thousands to embrace body confidence.
Ethiopia's fourth Made in Ethiopia Expo is showcasing the nation's industrial achievements and growing manufacturing capacity. President Taye praised the locally-made products for their quality and potential to boost economic independence.
MIT researchers just solved a major problem that's kept lidar sensors bulky and expensive. Their breakthrough could bring safer, more affordable self-driving cars to our roads within years.
Women in Uganda who self-inject contraceptives gained more control over their family planning decisions within six months, a new study finds. The research shows that giving women the option to manage their own reproductive health at home strengthens their confidence and sense of autonomy.
Tesla owners in the Netherlands just got the green light to use Full Self-Driving features, making it the first European country to approve the technology after 18 months of rigorous safety testing. The breakthrough could soon expand across all EU member states.
Waymo just launched its most advanced self-driving system yet, bringing safer autonomous rides to more cities while cutting costs. After nearly 200 million fully autonomous miles, the tech is getting better and cheaper at the same time.
A physician who turned to writing after a career-ending injury has published a rhythmic children's book teaching kids they're "perfectly perfect from birth." Dr. Tiffanie Tate's new story uses three friends to explore confidence, kindness, and self-image in ways young readers can understand.
A 1994 attack survivor told her friend "had I known this, my ordeal would never have happened," sparking a self-defense program that's now trained 16,000 women across South Africa. On March 18, 1,000 people will break boards together to fund training for 2,500 more women in 2026.
The Netherlands just became the first European country to approve Tesla's supervised self-driving technology after 18 months of rigorous safety testing. Dutch regulators say the system could dramatically improve road safety by reducing human error on highways and city streets.
When mean girls told 5-year-old Emmie they didn't like her, she responded with a powerful message about self-worth that's inspiring millions. Her mom caught it on video, and parents everywhere are taking notes.
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