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dnaindia.comForbes Adjusts Billionaire Wealth Rankings to Include Prior Charitable Giving
Forbes recalculated the net worth of the world's richest individuals by adding back donations to charity. The adjusted ranking shows several billionaires moving up significantly when past gifts are counted as retained wealth.
theverge.comNvidia CEO Jensen Huang Surpasses Michael Dell as World's 7th Richest Person
Huang's net worth reached $191.5 billion on May 11, 2026, after Nvidia shares rose and approached a record close. Dell's fortune fell to $191.2 billion the same day. Nvidia's market capitalization surpassed $5.3 trillion, making it the only publicly traded company to cross the $5…
news.google.comForbes Reports 390 New Billionaires Added to Global List This Year
Forbes’ 2026 World’s Billionaires list shows the United States produced the most new billionaires at 106, followed by China with 55. The newcomers include AI entrepreneurs, celebrities and heirs, with nearly two-thirds self-made. Manufacturing led sectors with 91 new billionaires…
thequint.comMet Gala 2026 Held at Metropolitan Museum
The 2026 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art featured celebrities interpreting the 'Costume Art' theme through elaborate outfits. Co-chaired by figures including Anna Wintour and Nicole Kidman, the event raised a record $42 million for the Costume Institute.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLarry Page's Net Worth Exceeds $300 Billion for First Time Amid Alphabet Earnings Rally
Larry Page's net worth has surpassed $300 billion for the first time, according to Forbes. This milestone occurred amid a rally in Alphabet's earnings. The development highlights fluctuations in tech sector valuations tied to corporate performance.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMar-a-Lago Valued at $564 Million, Highest in Portfolio
Forbes has estimated the value of Mar-a-Lago at $564 million, making it the most valuable asset in a portfolio amid rising Palm Beach real estate prices. The increase follows a recent election and attracts high-profile visitors. Revenue from the club has also grown significantly…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewForbes Adjusts Billionaire Net Worth Rankings to Include Value of Charitable Donations
Forbes recalculated the net worths of top billionaires by adding back their charitable donations, assuming retained shares and invested cash. Elon Musk remains the richest with an adjusted $858 billion, while philanthropists like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates see significant rank…