Your car reflects your personality, and data proves it. But America's auto obsession brings hidden downsides.

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Insider Today: Blackstone's juggernaut

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Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone, poses for a portrait at the Blackstone Group headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 18, 2023.
Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone, poses for a portrait at the Blackstone Group headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 18, 2023.

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Insider Today: America's billionaire hub

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Taylor Swift is flexing her economic muscles again with the return of her tour and a new book

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Taylor Swift performing on stage at Wembley Stadium for the London leg of "The Eras Tour."

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Netflix airing NFL games on Christmas will be the streaming giant's biggest test for its next area of growth

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An incoming 'M&A supercycle' wouldn't just be a win for dealmakers

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Space travel comes with big dreams and bigger business

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Insider Today: Robotaxi reality check

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Tesla's upcoming Robotaxi

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Insider Today: Hallways are disappearing

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As American homes shrink, many are losing hallways.

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Florida's real-estate market is on edge amid back-to-back hurricanes

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Flooding from Hurricane Helene.

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