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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.
Renters finally get some good news as power begins to swing away from landlords
Finance
Renters finally get some good news as power begins to swing away from landlords
By Sydney LakeJuly 18, 2024
U.S. real estate is so expensive it’s even keeping out wealthy foreign homebuyers
Finance
U.S. real estate is so expensive it’s even keeping out wealthy foreign homebuyers
By Sydney LakeJuly 17, 2024
Bernie Sanders on the mic, looking angry
Retail
Bernie Sanders says Amazon warehouse workers get injured at an ‘outrageous level’ during Prime Day season
By Sydney LakeJuly 16, 2024
Shrinkflation is hitting homes: Expect ‘the death of the hallway’ and other Tetris-like designs to cut construction costs
Finance
Shrinkflation is hitting homes: Expect ‘the death of the hallway’ and other Tetris-like designs to cut construction costs
By Sydney LakeJuly 15, 2024
builders standing outside new apartment building
Finance
Builders are pumping the brakes on new apartment construction—but landlords will keep ‘jacking up’ rental prices
By Sydney LakeJuly 10, 2024
‘Longlegs’ star Nicolas Cage is terrified about AI’s influence on Hollywood: ‘They’re just going to steal my body and do whatever they want with it’
Tech
‘Longlegs’ star Nicolas Cage is terrified about AI’s influence on Hollywood: ‘They’re just going to steal my body and do whatever they want with it’
By Sydney LakeJuly 9, 2024
Pup prenups: An overwhelming number of people say they support proactively deciding the fate of their pets should they divorce
Lifestyle
Pup prenups: An overwhelming number of people say they support proactively deciding the fate of their pets should they divorce
By Sydney LakeJuly 6, 2024
‘Barbie’ star Margot Robbie says selling her own alcohol brand was easier than selling her $1.4 billion movie idea
MPW
‘Barbie’ star Margot Robbie says selling her own alcohol brand was easier than selling her $1.4 billion movie idea
By Sydney LakeJune 28, 2024
Bosses are lying to burned-out employees by posting fake jobs to give false hope that help is on the way
Success
Bosses are lying to burned-out employees by posting fake jobs to give false hope that help is on the way
By Sydney LakeJune 26, 2024
AI could kill creative jobs that ‘shouldn’t have been there in the first place,’ OpenAI’s CTO says
Tech
AI could kill creative jobs that ‘shouldn’t have been there in the first place,’ OpenAI’s CTO says
By Sydney LakeJune 24, 2024
Pets make for the best financial advisers and motivators. They force you to be more mindful about your spending, study shows 
Finance
Pets make for the best financial advisers and motivators. They force you to be more mindful about your spending, study shows 
By Sydney LakeJune 23, 2024
Walmart is replacing its price labels with digital screens—but the company swears it won’t use it for surge pricing
Retail
Walmart is replacing its price labels with digital screens—but the company swears it won’t use it for surge pricing
By Sydney LakeJune 21, 2024
Selling a home is expensive too: Homeowners spend $55,000 on average to sell their properties
Finance
Selling a home is expensive too: Homeowners spend $55,000 on average to sell their properties
By Sydney LakeJune 20, 2024
Daniel Radcliffe made $110 million as a child star—and now he’s defying the negative stereotypes at 34
Success
Daniel Radcliffe made $110 million as a child star—and now he’s defying the negative stereotypes at 34
By Sydney LakeJune 17, 2024
A young woman opening a gift at her bridal shower
Lifestyle
Brides and grooms are cracking down on wedding guests and publicly shaming those who don’t comply with their gift registries and dress codes
By Sydney LakeJune 15, 2024
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