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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.
Rupert Murdoch demanded his kids give him $100 million each as a sign of respect
Leadership
Rupert Murdoch demanded his kids give him $100 million each as a sign of respect
By Sydney LakeSeptember 13, 2024
MacKenzie Scott just donated $10 million to help small businesses—but the staffer receiving the offer thought it was spam
Success
MacKenzie Scott just donated $10 million to help small businesses—but the staffer receiving the offer thought it was spam
By Sydney LakeSeptember 11, 2024
Steve Jobs told Bob Iger not to stay too long at Disney so that he would still have time to enjoy life
Leadership
Steve Jobs told Bob Iger not to stay too long at Disney so that he would still have time to enjoy life
By Sydney LakeSeptember 9, 2024
Canva says its new AI features justify raising subscription prices by 300%
Tech
Canva says its new AI features justify raising subscription prices by 300%
By Sydney LakeSeptember 3, 2024
Top Truth Social execs—including the CEO—are shedding stock before Trump even can
Finance
Top Truth Social execs—including the CEO—are shedding stock before Trump even can
By Sydney LakeAugust 30, 2024
Ross Stores’ CEO made a whopping 2,100 times as much as her typical employee in 2023
Retail
Ross Stores’ CEO made a whopping 2,100 times as much as her typical employee in 2023
By Sydney LakeAugust 29, 2024
Millionaire Gen Z influencer Alix Earle said she was given ‘wrong advice’ on racist posts
Lifestyle
Millionaire Gen Z influencer Alix Earle said she was given ‘wrong advice’ on racist posts
By Sydney LakeAugust 27, 2024
The average American drops $330,000 on rent before becoming a homeowner
Finance
The average American drops $330,000 on rent before becoming a homeowner
By Sydney LakeAugust 26, 2024
Jamie Dimon has now been floated for a Treasury role by both parties
Politics
Jamie Dimon has now been floated for a Treasury role by both parties
By Sydney LakeAugust 23, 2024
There are 3 major theories as to why Mike Lynch’s Bayesian yacht sank so fast
Environment
There are 3 major theories as to why Mike Lynch’s Bayesian yacht sank so fast
By Sydney LakeAugust 22, 2024
Why new parents are whining about a $1,700 smart bassinet
Lifestyle
Why new parents are whining about a $1,700 smart bassinet
By Sydney LakeAugust 22, 2024
McDonald’s Barbie and Shrek adult Happy Meal toys are going for $100 on eBay
Lifestyle
McDonald’s Barbie and Shrek adult Happy Meal toys are going for $100 on eBay
By Sydney LakeAugust 19, 2024
Women are using ChatGPT to catch men in lies about their height on dating apps
Lifestyle
Women are using ChatGPT to catch men in lies about their height on dating apps
By Sydney LakeAugust 16, 2024
Bill Gates ‘terrified’ employees at his foundation, book claims, where meetings felt like a king holding court
Leadership
Bill Gates ‘terrified’ employees at his foundation, book claims, where meetings felt like a king holding court
By Sydney LakeAugust 16, 2024
Housing affordability is so strained that teachers would need to double their pay to buy the typical house
Finance
Housing affordability is so strained that teachers would need to double their pay to buy the typical house
By Sydney LakeAugust 14, 2024
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