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Sydney Lake is an associate editor at Fortune, where she writes and edits news for the publication's global news desk covering generational dynamics, billionaire philanthropy, housing, real estate, luxury, and wealth. Before joining Fortune, Sydney served as the assistant editor of Virginia Business magazine and worked on the production desk at CQ Roll Call. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and leadership studies from the University of Richmond and her master's degree in digital media management from the University of Southern California.
Silicon Valley talent keeps getting recycled, so this CEO uses a ‘moneyball’ approach for uncovering hidden AI geniuses in the new era
AI
Silicon Valley talent keeps getting recycled, so this CEO uses a ‘moneyball’ approach for uncovering hidden AI geniuses in the new era
By Sydney LakeJanuary 25, 2026
Meet Bad Bunny, Super Bowl headliner: Son of a truck driver and English teacher used to work at a grocery store before becoming a SoundCloud superstar
Arts & Entertainment
Meet Bad Bunny, Super Bowl headliner: Son of a truck driver and English teacher used to work at a grocery store before becoming a SoundCloud superstar
By Sydney LakeJanuary 24, 2026
Winter Storm Fern is about to slam 230 million Americans. Here’s what stores and restaurants typically stay open during severe weather
Environment
Winter Storm Fern is about to slam 230 million Americans. Here’s what stores and restaurants typically stay open during severe weather
By Sydney LakeJanuary 23, 2026
Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates
North America
Gates Foundation plans to give away $9 billion in 2026 to prepare for the 2045 closure while slashing hundreds of jobs
By Sydney LakeJanuary 23, 2026
Match Group says a ‘readiness paradox’ is crippling Gen Z in dating: Fear of hard-launching on Instagram is making it worse
Success
Match Group says a ‘readiness paradox’ is crippling Gen Z in dating: Fear of hard-launching on Instagram is making it worse
By Sydney LakeJanuary 21, 2026
Inside Davos’ pricey power club: Why executives spend up to $1 million a year for access
Politics
Inside Davos’ pricey power club: Why executives spend up to $1 million a year for access
By Sydney LakeJanuary 20, 2026
Woman and man sitting surrounded by cardboard boxes
Real Estate
If you want to be financially independent at a young age, don’t buy a house, serial investor says. Home ownership is just an ‘expensive indulgence’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 18, 2026
The head of marketing at Slate posted on LinkedIn requesting cleaning services as a benefit at her company. The next day, HR answered her call
Health
The head of marketing at Slate posted on LinkedIn requesting cleaning services as a benefit at her company. The next day, HR answered her call
By Sydney LakeJanuary 15, 2026
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Success
MacKenzie Scott is using her $26 billion philanthropy push to rescue organizations in danger after the Trump administration’s funding cuts
By Sydney LakeJanuary 13, 2026
‘Something big’ just happened in the U.S. housing market, real estate CEO says. And it could mean the difference of being able to buy a home or not
Real Estate
‘Something big’ just happened in the U.S. housing market, real estate CEO says. And it could mean the difference of being able to buy a home or not
By Sydney LakeJanuary 12, 2026
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Success
Jeff Bezos tells Gen Z entrepreneurs to gain work experience before launching new companies: ‘I started Amazon when I was 30’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 12, 2026
A major factor in Gen Z and millennial divorce is ‘financial future faking.’ It’s like long-term partner catfishing about money
Personal Finance
A major factor in Gen Z and millennial divorce is ‘financial future faking.’ It’s like long-term partner catfishing about money
By Sydney LakeJanuary 11, 2026
Sarah Jessica Parker says she only has work-life balance because of the people supporting her: ‘I’m making choices differently than I used to’
Success
Sarah Jessica Parker says she only has work-life balance because of the people supporting her: ‘I’m making choices differently than I used to’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 9, 2026
Michael Bloomberg and Warren Buffett agree on advice to Gen Z: Choose vibes over money in your job search
Success
Michael Bloomberg and Warren Buffett agree on advice to Gen Z: Choose vibes over money in your job search
By Sydney LakeJanuary 8, 2026
Jensen Huang sports black leather jackets worth thousands of dollars — ‘It’s the revenge of the nerds’
Lifestyle
Jensen Huang sports black leather jackets worth thousands of dollars — ‘It’s the revenge of the nerds’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 8, 2026
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