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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.
Donald Trump clapping in front of American flag
Politics
A mystery Polymarket trader bet major money that Trump would win—and it just paid off to the tune of $40 million
By Sydney LakeNovember 6, 2024
Tesla shares soar during after-hours trading as a Trump victory appears increasingly likely
Tech
Tesla shares soar during after-hours trading as a Trump victory appears increasingly likely
By Sydney LakeNovember 6, 2024
Elon Musk, having assembled his ‘cavalry,’ says he’ll remain a big player in American politics after the presidential election
Politics
Elon Musk, having assembled his ‘cavalry,’ says he’ll remain a big player in American politics after the presidential election
By Sydney Lake and Alena BotrosNovember 5, 2024
Joe Biden wearing sunglasses standing at a podium
Politics
Search interest for ‘did Joe Biden drop out’ is spiking on Election Day even though he withdrew months ago
By Sydney LakeNovember 5, 2024
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debating
Politics
Polymarket users who bet on the presidential election might not see payouts until the inauguration
By Sydney LakeNovember 4, 2024
Mike Bloomberg standing in front of American flags
Politics
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg voted early for Kamala Harris ‘without hesitation’
By Sydney LakeNovember 1, 2024
Red Lobster CEO sitting in restaurant
Leadership
Red Lobster is on a hiring spree to replace its C-suite in the aftermath of the endless shrimp debacle
By Sydney LakeOctober 25, 2024
A cute goldendoodle dog sitting inside a delivery box against stacked cardboard boxes in the living room. House moving service. Home ownership concept. New change in lives.
Finance
This 51-year-old renter with Stage 3 breast cancer thought she’d ‘go to her grave’ without owning a home. That was until she found Divvy Homes’ rent-to-own program
By Sydney LakeOctober 25, 2024
America’s 10 richest men can’t agree who should be the next president
Politics
America’s 10 richest men can’t agree who should be the next president
By Sydney LakeOctober 24, 2024
Polymarket says one French whale is responsible for the lion’s share of bets on a Trump win, to the tune of $28 million worth of crypto
Politics
Polymarket says one French whale is responsible for the lion’s share of bets on a Trump win, to the tune of $28 million worth of crypto
By Sydney LakeOctober 24, 2024
Warren Buffett is so over AI deepfakes he forced Berkshire Hathaway to release a statement saying he would never endorse a presidential candidate: ‘It just ain’t me’
Politics
Warren Buffett is so over AI deepfakes he forced Berkshire Hathaway to release a statement saying he would never endorse a presidential candidate: ‘It just ain’t me’
By Sydney LakeOctober 23, 2024
Mike Jeffries, CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, leaves the store on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris.
Retail
Mike Jeffries was responsible for Abercrombie’s explosive popularity in the early aughts—and its hypersexualized marketing approach
By Sydney LakeOctober 23, 2024
Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries
Retail
Former Abercrombie CEO accused of coercing men into sex for a chance to model for the brand
By Sydney LakeOctober 22, 2024
Disney CEO Bob Iger with Mickey Mouse
Leadership
The four high-powered executives most likely to inherit Bob Iger’s throne at Disney
By Sydney Lake and Emma BurleighOctober 22, 2024
A handful of pro-Trump bettors have dumped more than $25 million into Polymarket, swaying election odds in his favor
Politics
A handful of pro-Trump bettors have dumped more than $25 million into Polymarket, swaying election odds in his favor
By Sydney LakeOctober 18, 2024
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