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THe is getting rich and getting richer. This is according to the 38th annual report. forbes A list of the world’s billionaires released this week reveals that the Triple Comma Club now has 2,781 members, an increase of 141 from last year, and is worth a total of $14.2 trillion (yes, that trillion with a T). It was revealed.
Of course, women “remain grossly underrepresented” on the list, the wealth editors noted, accounting for 369 of the world’s 2,781 billionaires, or 13% of the total. This is the same percentage as last year. The richest woman in the world is once again Françoise Betancourt Meyers, heiress to the French L’Oréal fortune. Her worth is estimated at $99.5 billion.
There is an even rarer group of women who are billionaires. It’s a woman who made her ten-figure fortune on her own. These “self-made” billionaires make up just 3.6% of the list, including Spanx founder Sarah Blakely and her ABC Supply co-founder Diane Hendricks. Including entrepreneurs. And our wealth team points out that there is a bit of good news, albeit a small one. “There are more self-made female billionaires this year than ever before, almost four times as many as ten years ago.”
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Forbes featured profile: She fled Iran and became a cyber spy for Israel. She has now raised her $30 million for a security startup.
Zafran’s CEO, Sanaz Yashar, spent 15 years at the elite cyber intelligence agency Unit 8200, rising to executive rank in 2004.
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when Sanaz Yashar As a teenager, she and her family fled their home in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and immigrated to Israel. Her background helped her get hired into 8200, Israel’s equivalent of the National Security Agency. Yashar understood the Persian language and Iranian culture, both of which were useful in gathering information about her homeland. After 15 years in Israeli intelligence and seven years in the private sector, Yashar has now raised $30 million for a new venture called Zafran. Her targets are pressing issues. The average data breach costs the victim company $4.5 million, and cyberattacks cost the global economy hundreds of billions of dollars each year.
ICYMI: This week’s news
ALBANY, NY – APRIL 1: No. 22 Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes hits No. 10 Angel of the LSU Tigers during the final game of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament on April 1, 2024 at MVP Arena. Shooting the ball while being guarded by Reese in Albany, New York. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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ticket price for NCAA Women’s Final 4 And the championship game in Cleveland increased dramatically after Monday’s Elite 8 game, which featured a rematch of last year’s national championship. Iowa State and LSU Prices are reported to be higher than those for the Men’s Final Four and Championship, according to secondary market data from ticketing company TicketiQ.
Over 12 million people I was keeping an eye on the Iowa vs. LSU rematch to keep an eye on it. caitlin clarke Showdown with LSU forward angel lease—The highest-rated college basketball game in ESPN history. While his two star athletes are defying stereotypes and breaking barriers in women’s sports, Reese and his LSU teammates have faced racist and sexist comments from the media. It is a reminder that progress still needs to be made.
Even just three alcoholic drinks a week may be associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease.and this association is more pronounced in women than in menaccording to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 2024 Annual Scientific Sessions.
of Florida Supreme Court The state government ruled Monday that a 15-week ban on most abortions enacted in 2022 is constitutional, paving the way for the state to enact a six-week abortion ban. In a separate ruling, the court also decided to allow an abortion ballot initiative to move forward, clearing the way for Florida voters to decide on abortion access in the state in November. Following these decisions, Florida Congresswoman Anna Eskamani This week, we spoke with ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath to find out what this means for women in Florida and beyond.
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1. Deal with career crossroads. Are you experiencing a mid-career crisis? Maybe it’s time for a change. Here’s what you need to know:
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3. Gossip strategically to get ahead at work. Done correctly and lightly, office gossip can build camaraderie without veering into toxic territory. It can also provide mission-critical information.
