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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.
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AI
As billionaires bail, Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on California with $50 million donation
By Sydney LakeFebruary 9, 2026
Bill Gates is shedding houses that are part of his $132 million Xanadu 2.0 compound—a reversal from his feelings about downsizing
Personal Finance
Bill Gates is shedding houses that are part of his $132 million Xanadu 2.0 compound—a reversal from his feelings about downsizing
By Sydney LakeFebruary 8, 2026
How much will the winners (and losers) of Super Bowl LX get paid?
Arts & Entertainment
How much will the winners (and losers) of Super Bowl LX get paid?
By Sydney LakeFebruary 8, 2026
AI can make anyone rich: Mark Cuban says it could turn ‘just one dude in a basement’ into a trillionaire
AI
AI can make anyone rich: Mark Cuban says it could turn ‘just one dude in a basement’ into a trillionaire
By Sydney LakeFebruary 7, 2026
Rocket CEO says U.S. mortgage industry is a ‘tale of two cities.’ His booming business shows a broader reality for American homebuyers
Real Estate
Rocket CEO says U.S. mortgage industry is a ‘tale of two cities.’ His booming business shows a broader reality for American homebuyers
By Sydney LakeFebruary 5, 2026
Bill Gates ‘has to answer’ for Epstein files mentions, Melinda French Gates says, weeks after record $8 billion donation in divorce settlement
North America
Bill Gates ‘has to answer’ for Epstein files mentions, Melinda French Gates says, weeks after record $8 billion donation in divorce settlement
By Sydney LakeFebruary 4, 2026
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Big Tech
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative cut 70 jobs as the Meta CEO’s philanthropy goes all in on mission to ‘cure or prevent all disease’
By Sydney LakeFebruary 1, 2026
Walmart doubles down on health, promoting 3,000 pharmacy workers and upping earning potential—with no college degree required
Workplace Culture
Walmart doubles down on health, promoting 3,000 pharmacy workers and upping earning potential—with no college degree required
By Sydney LakeJanuary 29, 2026
JPMorgan, BofA will match the $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for employees’ children. Here’s how to open an account
Banking
JPMorgan, BofA will match the $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for employees’ children. Here’s how to open an account
By Sydney LakeJanuary 28, 2026
Jeff Bezos capped his Amazon salary at $80,000: ‘How could I possibly need more incentive?’
C-Suite
Jeff Bezos capped his Amazon salary at $80,000: ‘How could I possibly need more incentive?’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 28, 2026
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Real Estate
Ryan Serhant thinks the American Dream was just a ‘slogan created by banks,’ but it was really about FDR, the Great Depression, and an economic crisis
By Sydney Lake and Nick LichtenbergJanuary 26, 2026
The $1,000 night out: Authentic Live is all-in on Gen Z’s obsession with the experience economy, hosting events with celebrities in tentpole moments
Arts & Entertainment
The $1,000 night out: Authentic Live is all-in on Gen Z’s obsession with the experience economy, hosting events with celebrities in tentpole moments
By Sydney LakeJanuary 26, 2026
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
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He worked 100-hour weeks to save a nearly bankrupt boat company. At 83, he’s just turned down $400 million for it—and gave it all to charity insteadplaceholder alt text
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By Sydney LakeJuly 29, 2026
Big Tech
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