Getting on the Forbes 400 this year? You need a cool $4.4 billion—up from $3.5 billion last year and way more than a decade ago. AI, data centers, and soaring stocks are fueling the boom, while nearly 600 American billionaires still miss the cut. The 400 are sitting on $8 trillion combined—up from $6.6 trillion last year. Elon Musk tops the list with net worth nearly doubled thanks to SpaceX’s IPO, followed by Jeff Bezos and Larry Page. In Massachusetts, Abigail Johnson leads with over $40 billion at Fidelity. Some past stars like Phillip T. Ragon and Alan Trefler have fallen off—the game keeps changing. Forbes calculates net worth by crunching every asset: stocks, real estate, company stakes. It’s a jaw-dropping snapshot of who’s winning in today’s economy—and how wealth is concentrated at the very top.

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Massachusetts is leading a coalition of states in a bold legal fight against a new federal rule that threatens to cut off Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Attorney General Andrea Campbell calls the mandate an overreach that harms low-income minors and undermines state authority over healthcare. As providers consider halting hormone treatments and puberty blockers under federal pressure, activists are pushing for stronger action—some even staging protests and sit-ins, with nine arrested—while Campbell insists litigation is the most effective way to protect care and encourage providers to resume services.

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Three hikers from Massachusetts got stranded on New Hampshire trails over Labor Day weekend, sparking separate rescue ops — one woman injured on Mount Monadnock, another man critically hurt on Mount Osceola with head, neck, and limb injuries. Aerial support from the National Guard saved the man’s life, avoiding a grueling ground carryout, as winds threatened the helicopter’s landing. These dramatic rescues underscore the risks of hiking during busy weekends and the lifesaving work of dedicated rescue teams.

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New Hampshire’s big primary just wrapped up, setting the stage for November’s general election with high-stakes races across the board. The Senate showdown pitted Republican John Sununu—backed by Trump—against Scott Brown, Trump’s former ambassador, while Democrat Chris Pappas faced off against scientist Karishma Manzur. In the First Congressional District, Pappas’ seat is now contested as his daughter Stefany Shaheen joins Democrats and Republicans battle for the nomination. Governor Kelly Ayotte seeks re-election against fellow Republicans, while Democrat Cinde Warmington cruised to victory unopposed. Plus, primaries decided key congressional, state senate, representative, and executive council races—all shaping New Hampshire’s political future.

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A horrific crash in Manchester, New Hampshire, left a one-year-old critically injured and a 24-year-old driver, Brianne Gonzalez, arrested on charges of aggravated DUI and endangering a child. The collision at Hanover and Belmont streets ejected Gonzalez from her SUV, which also carried two other women — both with minor injuries — and the infant, who was airlifted to Boston Children’s Hospital. The other vehicle’s 49-year-old driver is hospitalized, though his condition remains undisclosed. Authorities believe Gonzalez was impaired, and while she’s still recovering, the investigation continues — a sobering reminder of how fast tragedy can unfold on the road.

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Build your own magical broom in Salem, handcrafted from start to finish with no machines involved. Choose your handle, dye the broomcorn to symbolize love, healing, or power, and add charms that reflect your personal intentions. Led by Samantha, a master of traditional craft with roots in New Orleans, the workshop blends history, intention, and hands-on creation. Participants connect deeply with the process, often choosing handles that “call to them,” and finish by setting a personal intention before crafting their unique, one-of-a-kind broom—a tangible piece of Salem’s magic, made by your own hands.

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Kids are snacking more than ever — and most of it’s junk food. Experts urge parents to shift the game: aim for three meals and two smart snacks daily, stocked with fruits, veggies, nuts, or cheese instead of candy and chips. One mom swapped her kids’ “cabinet snacks” for a fridge tray of healthier picks — and it worked. The American Academy of Pediatrics backs this, saying snack time is key to boosting nutrition — pair fruit with dairy, watch portions (about the size of a child’s fist), and time snacks right to avoid mindless munching.

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