The word "Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Something is loading.Loading...A series of new text messages appear to show Sen. Ted Cruz's wife, Heidi Cruz, talking to neighbors about a getaway to Cancún, Mexico, this week as Texas endured freezing temperatures and widespread power outages.The text messages do not mention Cruz's stated explanation for the trip, which he pinned to his daughters' request for a getaway during a school break. The New York Times the messages' authenticity through communications with...…The word "Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Something is loading.Loading...A series of new text messages appear to show Sen. Ted Cruz's wife, Heidi Cruz, talking to neighbors about a getaway to Cancún, Mexico, this week as Texas endured freezing temperatures and widespread power outages.The text messages do not mention Cruz's stated explanation for the trip, which he pinned to his daughters' request for a getaway during a school break. The New York Times the messages' authenticity through communications with...WW…

The word "Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Something is loading.Loading...A ghost.The mayor of a Texas city resigned after telling people it was their own fault if they were suffering from the vast loss of electricity in the state this week amid a historic cold snap.Tim Boyd, the mayor of Colorado City, accused his constituents of looking for a "handout" as power went out across the state. He encouraged residents with no water to "think outside the box to survive."The outburst came in a since-deleted Facebook...…The word "Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Something is loading.Loading...A ghost.The mayor of a Texas city resigned after telling people it was their own fault if they were suffering from the vast loss of electricity in the state this week amid a historic cold snap.Tim Boyd, the mayor of Colorado City, accused his constituents of looking for a "handout" as power went out across the state. He encouraged residents with no water to "think outside the box to survive."The outburst came in a since-deleted Facebook...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Something is loading.Loading...President Donald Trump is starting his last full day in office hiding from the public and with his lowest approval ratings ever.President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration is due to take place Wednesday , making him the first president since 1869 to buck the tradition.Trump has largely vanished from public life in the final days of his presidency.Since some of his supporters staged a deadly riot at the US Capitol on January 6, the...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Something is loading.Loading...President Donald Trump is starting his last full day in office hiding from the public and with his lowest approval ratings ever.President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration is due to take place Wednesday , making him the first president since 1869 to buck the tradition.Trump has largely vanished from public life in the final days of his presidency.Since some of his supporters staged a deadly riot at the US Capitol on January 6, the...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump decided at short notice to abandon his Mar-a-Lago club before a lavish New Year's Eve party.They're scheduled to leave Florida at 11 a.m. and set to spend Thursday night at the White House. They had previously planned to leave Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Day, ., citing three people familiar with the matter, that guests had already started gathering at the resort and had been told that Trump would be attending....…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump decided at short notice to abandon his Mar-a-Lago club before a lavish New Year's Eve party.They're scheduled to leave Florida at 11 a.m. and set to spend Thursday night at the White House. They had previously planned to leave Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Day, ., citing three people familiar with the matter, that guests had already started gathering at the resort and had been told that Trump would be attending....WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump on Tuesday night in the COVID-19 relief package to $2,000 per person from $600.Democrats his demand, piling pressure on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and leaving him in a no-win situation.Trump criticizing the $900 billion coronavirus relief package that congressional lawmakers passed on Monday and demanding they increase the checks.—Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) Democratic leaders , saying they supported $2,000 checks...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump on Tuesday night in the COVID-19 relief package to $2,000 per person from $600.Democrats his demand, piling pressure on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and leaving him in a no-win situation.Trump criticizing the $900 billion coronavirus relief package that congressional lawmakers passed on Monday and demanding they increase the checks.—Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) Democratic leaders , saying they supported $2,000 checks...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Republicans are signaling that they won't support the $908 billion bipartisan COVID-19 stimulus package, which was intended to be a compromise as Democrats and Republicans remained stuck on the size and scope of a relief plan.Talks on a new round of stimulus have been going on for months with little progress, prompting a group of bipartisan lawmakers to propose a $908 billion deal that Democratic leaders have embraced but top Republicans, particularly Senate...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Republicans are signaling that they won't support the $908 billion bipartisan COVID-19 stimulus package, which was intended to be a compromise as Democrats and Republicans remained stuck on the size and scope of a relief plan.Talks on a new round of stimulus have been going on for months with little progress, prompting a group of bipartisan lawmakers to propose a $908 billion deal that Democratic leaders have embraced but top Republicans, particularly Senate...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump's latest bid to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election relies on legal arguments that are full of holes and glaring errors.The president and 17 Republican state attorneys general have backed a lawsuit filed to the Supreme Court by Texas' attorney general, Ken Paxton, which argues that votes in four battleground states won by President-elect Joe Biden were "tainted."The Trump campaign on Wednesday filed a motion to the...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump's latest bid to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election relies on legal arguments that are full of holes and glaring errors.The president and 17 Republican state attorneys general have backed a lawsuit filed to the Supreme Court by Texas' attorney general, Ken Paxton, which argues that votes in four battleground states won by President-elect Joe Biden were "tainted."The Trump campaign on Wednesday filed a motion to the...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The mayor of Denver apologized for traveling to Mississippi for Thanksgiving after asking his city's residents to stay at home for the holiday."I fully acknowledge that I have urged everyone to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel," Mayor Michael Hancock, a Democrat, tweeted Wednesday.He said he decided to travel to see his wife and his daughter in Mississippi on the grounds that "it would be safer for me to travel to see them than to have two family...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The mayor of Denver apologized for traveling to Mississippi for Thanksgiving after asking his city's residents to stay at home for the holiday."I fully acknowledge that I have urged everyone to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel," Mayor Michael Hancock, a Democrat, tweeted Wednesday.He said he decided to travel to see his wife and his daughter in Mississippi on the grounds that "it would be safer for me to travel to see them than to have two family...WW…

The White House is considering lifting its restrictions on inbound travel to the US from Brazil and most of Europe, Reuters reported early Wednesday. The news comes with the US continuing to report the most daily coronavirus cases of any country. Reuters cited five US government and airline officials saying an end to the ban was close. It reported that the plan was supported by members of the White House's coronavirus task force and other federal agencies. But it said that President Donald Trump had not yet decided whether he supported it. There is no clear date for when an easing might...…The White House is considering lifting its restrictions on inbound travel to the US from Brazil and most of Europe, Reuters reported early Wednesday. The news comes with the US continuing to report the most daily coronavirus cases of any country. Reuters cited five US government and airline officials saying an end to the ban was close. It reported that the plan was supported by members of the White House's coronavirus task force and other federal agencies. But it said that President Donald Trump had not yet decided whether he supported it. There is no clear date for when an easing might...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Most of President Donald Trump's closest advisors are "avoiding his lawyers" as they try to distance themselves from his legal challenges to the presidential election results, .Those advisors are only pretending to support the idea that Trump has a chance to overturn his presidential election loss because they are still employed to work for Trump, according to Axios.But they are privately saying that Trump's legal strategy, spearheaded by his personal...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Most of President Donald Trump's closest advisors are "avoiding his lawyers" as they try to distance themselves from his legal challenges to the presidential election results, .Those advisors are only pretending to support the idea that Trump has a chance to overturn his presidential election loss because they are still employed to work for Trump, according to Axios.But they are privately saying that Trump's legal strategy, spearheaded by his personal...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.270 to win51 to control218 to controlPresident Donald Trump celebrated , news that broke on the first business day after he lost the US presidential election.Trump tweeted on Monday morning: "STOCK MARKET UP BIG, VACCINE COMING SOON. REPORT 90% EFFECTIVE. SUCH GREAT NEWS!"—Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) His tweet came after Pfizer announced that its vaccine, which it is producing with the German company BioNTech, was found to be more than 90% effective...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.270 to win51 to control218 to controlPresident Donald Trump celebrated , news that broke on the first business day after he lost the US presidential election.Trump tweeted on Monday morning: "STOCK MARKET UP BIG, VACCINE COMING SOON. REPORT 90% EFFECTIVE. SUCH GREAT NEWS!"—Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) His tweet came after Pfizer announced that its vaccine, which it is producing with the German company BioNTech, was found to be more than 90% effective...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.US spies and diplomats are accusing the Trump administration of refusing to properly investigate mysterious illnesses that have affected officials in Cuba, China, and Russia, and some are suggesting a cover-up, .In 2016, US and Canadian diplomats in Cuba started hearing strange sounds and reporting symptoms like nerve damage and headaches. Doctors said they were caused by mild traumatic brain injuries.In 2018, several US officials in Guangzhou, China, also...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.US spies and diplomats are accusing the Trump administration of refusing to properly investigate mysterious illnesses that have affected officials in Cuba, China, and Russia, and some are suggesting a cover-up, .In 2016, US and Canadian diplomats in Cuba started hearing strange sounds and reporting symptoms like nerve damage and headaches. Doctors said they were caused by mild traumatic brain injuries.In 2018, several US officials in Guangzhou, China, also...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that it would be "irresponsible and dangerous" to push forward with a hearing for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick after two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee tested positive for COVID-19."We now have two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee who have tested positive for COVID, and there may be more. I wish my colleagues well," Schumer wrote. "It is irresponsible and dangerous to move forward...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that it would be "irresponsible and dangerous" to push forward with a hearing for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick after two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee tested positive for COVID-19."We now have two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee who have tested positive for COVID, and there may be more. I wish my colleagues well," Schumer wrote. "It is irresponsible and dangerous to move forward...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, has attacked Facebook over its handling of posts by his Republican rival, President Donald Trump, and argued that the platform is not keeping its promises to fight misinformation. a three-page later by Biden's campaign manager, Jen O'Malley Dillon, to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.It said the platform had failed to stop misinformation about the election and had actually gotten worse since making public...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, has attacked Facebook over its handling of posts by his Republican rival, President Donald Trump, and argued that the platform is not keeping its promises to fight misinformation. a three-page later by Biden's campaign manager, Jen O'Malley Dillon, to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.It said the platform had failed to stop misinformation about the election and had actually gotten worse since making public...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump has boasted that Nevada's governor "failed" to stop him from holding multiple indoor events, including a large rally, that breached the state's COVID-19 rules.Trump tweeted on Monday night: "We had great rallies this past weekend, after the Governor of Nevada worked very hard to cancel all of our venues. Despite the fact that he controls the state, he failed, but would have rather done rally outside.", in defiance of the state's rules...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump has boasted that Nevada's governor "failed" to stop him from holding multiple indoor events, including a large rally, that breached the state's COVID-19 rules.Trump tweeted on Monday night: "We had great rallies this past weekend, after the Governor of Nevada worked very hard to cancel all of our venues. Despite the fact that he controls the state, he failed, but would have rather done rally outside.", in defiance of the state's rules...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.A woman from Wuhan, China, says she is suing the Chinese government, saying it covered up facts about COVID-19, which killed her father.Zhao Lei, 39, accused authorities of hiding the reality of the virus when it began to spread about January 2020.She said that meant people didn't limit their movements earlier in the year, before the virus outbreak turned into a pandemic."I think the government covered up some facts," she said. "Because of this, Wuhan people...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.A woman from Wuhan, China, says she is suing the Chinese government, saying it covered up facts about COVID-19, which killed her father.Zhao Lei, 39, accused authorities of hiding the reality of the virus when it began to spread about January 2020.She said that meant people didn't limit their movements earlier in the year, before the virus outbreak turned into a pandemic."I think the government covered up some facts," she said. "Because of this, Wuhan people...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Tokyo has installed two see-through bathroom facilities in public parks, allowing people to see how clean they are before deciding to use them, at which point they turn opaque.The bathrooms are made of colored "smart glass," which turns opaque when the stalls are locked, , the architect behind the designs.You can see how it works here:"This allows users to check the cleanliness and whether anyone is using the toilet from the outside," he said. "At night, the...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Tokyo has installed two see-through bathroom facilities in public parks, allowing people to see how clean they are before deciding to use them, at which point they turn opaque.The bathrooms are made of colored "smart glass," which turns opaque when the stalls are locked, , the architect behind the designs.You can see how it works here:"This allows users to check the cleanliness and whether anyone is using the toilet from the outside," he said. "At night, the...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump said he did not raise confront Russian President Vladimir Putin over Russia paying the Taliban to kill US troops, suggesting instead that the practice is "fake news."on Tuesday, Trump was asked if he raised the issue with Putin. He replied: "I have never discussed it with him."Asked why he didn't mention it on a call with Putin on Thursday, he said: "That was a phone call to discuss other things, and frankly that's an issue that many...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump said he did not raise confront Russian President Vladimir Putin over Russia paying the Taliban to kill US troops, suggesting instead that the practice is "fake news."on Tuesday, Trump was asked if he raised the issue with Putin. He replied: "I have never discussed it with him."Asked why he didn't mention it on a call with Putin on Thursday, he said: "That was a phone call to discuss other things, and frankly that's an issue that many...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.A hospital in Starr County, Texas, is so overrun with coronavirus cases that officials there said it would choose which patients to use its resources on and send those most likely to die back home to their families. that Dr. Jose Vasquez — the health authority for Starr County — said the county was creating guidelines to help health workers decide how to use resources on patients with the best chance of survival.Vasquez added that a committee would decide...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.A hospital in Starr County, Texas, is so overrun with coronavirus cases that officials there said it would choose which patients to use its resources on and send those most likely to die back home to their families. that Dr. Jose Vasquez — the health authority for Starr County — said the county was creating guidelines to help health workers decide how to use resources on patients with the best chance of survival.Vasquez added that a committee would decide...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The head of the World Health Organization said that too many nations are going in the "wrong direction" in the fight against the coronavirus, warning the pandemic could keep getting worse if countries don't take steps.Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO director general, said on Monday: "Let me be blunt, too many countries are headed in the wrong direction, the virus remains public enemy number one."Tedros said measures such as social distancing, hand...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The head of the World Health Organization said that too many nations are going in the "wrong direction" in the fight against the coronavirus, warning the pandemic could keep getting worse if countries don't take steps.Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO director general, said on Monday: "Let me be blunt, too many countries are headed in the wrong direction, the virus remains public enemy number one."Tedros said measures such as social distancing, hand...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The scientist behind Sweden's controversial no-lockdown coronavirus strategy has said he would have recommended tighter restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus if he knew what he now knew about the illness.The country has been under heavy scrutiny for its approach to the coronavirus, which largely relied on asking people to observe social distancing while .Only a handful of rules were actually enforced, including a ban on gatherings of more than...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The scientist behind Sweden's controversial no-lockdown coronavirus strategy has said he would have recommended tighter restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus if he knew what he now knew about the illness.The country has been under heavy scrutiny for its approach to the coronavirus, which largely relied on asking people to observe social distancing while .Only a handful of rules were actually enforced, including a ban on gatherings of more than...WW…

The White House is testing its staff for coronavirus using a device that has been criticized for giving false negatives. that the White House is using the ID Now rapid testing system, which can give results in less than 13 minutes.However, one study in late April found that it was — a result .Abbott Laboratories, the test maker, said around the same time that its tests can indeed produce false negatives in certain conditions.It said that false negatives can occur when used with samples which are dissolved in liquid. It said the tests work properly when a swab with the sample is put directly...…The White House is testing its staff for coronavirus using a device that has been criticized for giving false negatives. that the White House is using the ID Now rapid testing system, which can give results in less than 13 minutes.However, one study in late April found that it was — a result .Abbott Laboratories, the test maker, said around the same time that its tests can indeed produce false negatives in certain conditions.It said that false negatives can occur when used with samples which are dissolved in liquid. It said the tests work properly when a swab with the sample is put directly...WW…

 Some doctors are trying to use ventilators less frequently as some areas have reported high death rates among coronavirus patients who were on them, .Ventilators, machines used to bring oxygen into a person's lungs, are typically used only for the patients worst affected by respiratory diseases.Experts have said that some 40% to 50% of patients with severe respiratory issues die while on ventilators, the AP reported.New York City officials have said at least 80% of coronavirus patients who were put on ventilators there ultimately died, the AP reported. New York state has the most confirmed...… Some doctors are trying to use ventilators less frequently as some areas have reported high death rates among coronavirus patients who were on them, .Ventilators, machines used to bring oxygen into a person's lungs, are typically used only for the patients worst affected by respiratory diseases.Experts have said that some 40% to 50% of patients with severe respiratory issues die while on ventilators, the AP reported.New York City officials have said at least 80% of coronavirus patients who were put on ventilators there ultimately died, the AP reported. New York state has the most confirmed...WW…

Thousands of Americans after President Donald Trump abruptly announced a ban on travel from European countries in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus.The ban — which came into effect on Friday night for 26 European countries, and on Monday at midnight — does not stop  from entering the country from Europe.As an , and airlines issued warnings of reduced flights, many Americans rushed to fly home, in some cases .But once they reached the US, they faced long lines and densely packed crowed as they waited for hours to go through customs and get health screenings.This was among the many...…Thousands of Americans after President Donald Trump abruptly announced a ban on travel from European countries in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus.The ban — which came into effect on Friday night for 26 European countries, and on Monday at midnight — does not stop  from entering the country from Europe.As an , and airlines issued warnings of reduced flights, many Americans rushed to fly home, in some cases .But once they reached the US, they faced long lines and densely packed crowed as they waited for hours to go through customs and get health screenings.This was among the many...WW…

Italy is scrambling to counter a COVID-19 outbreak after a sharp spike in cases and deaths made it the country worst infected by the novel coronavirus outside Asia.As of Monday afternoon, five people in Italy had died from the disease and 215 cases had been reported.The country has put at least a dozen towns on lockdown with the hope of containing the spread.The coronavirus had spread to more than six regions in the country as of Monday morning, the Associated Press reported.The two most infected regions are Lombardy and Veneto in the north of Italy, home to the major cities of Milan and...…Italy is scrambling to counter a COVID-19 outbreak after a sharp spike in cases and deaths made it the country worst infected by the novel coronavirus outside Asia.As of Monday afternoon, five people in Italy had died from the disease and 215 cases had been reported.The country has put at least a dozen towns on lockdown with the hope of containing the spread.The coronavirus had spread to more than six regions in the country as of Monday morning, the Associated Press reported.The two most infected regions are Lombardy and Veneto in the north of Italy, home to the major cities of Milan and...WW…