Forbes Releases 2024 World’s Billionaires List, Showcasing Youngest Billionaires
Forbes has released its 2024 World’s Billionaires list, revealing the 25 youngest billionaires, all 33 or younger, with a collective net worth of $110 billion. The list highlights the rise of inherited wealth among billionaires under 30, signaling the ‘great wealth transfer’ as self-made entrepreneurs age into their 30s. The youngest billionaire, Livia Voigt, aged 19, has amassed $1.1 billion through her stake in WEG, co-founded by her late grandfather. The Mistry brothers, aged 25 and 27, have each accumulated $4.9 billion through their inherited stakes in Tata Sons. These young billionaires represent the evolving landscape of wealth accumulation, with a growing number of heirs making their mark on the global billionaire rankings.
Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition as Most Common Form of Malnutrition Worldwide
Obesity has become the most common form of malnutrition, affecting over one billion people globally. The alarming rise in childhood obesity and the significant health risks associated with excess weight are highlighted in a recent study published in The Lancet. The research underscores the global challenge in addressing the escalating obesity crisis, emphasizing the concerning trajectory of this prevalent form of malnutrition.