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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Alex Mayyasi, the author of Planet Money's new book, "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life."

Also: Jobless claims drop; Greek government reaches austerity deal; new nuclear reactors likely in Georgia.

The European Union accused Meta on Wednesday of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the bloc's digital rules that require sites to protect minors.

Also: NSA is searching "vast amounts" of Americans' emails, New York Times reports; winning tickets for huge Powerball jackpot sold in Minnesota and New Jersey; rare Sumatran tigers born at Washington's National Zoo.

Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White was accused of lying about his home address on voter registration forms in order to continue receiving a stipend for serving on his town's council.

Leprechauns, parades and green beer—at least in this country they're the trappings of a successful St. Patrick's Day. But the soul of Ireland is found in its music. Belfast-born flutist Sir James Galway picks his Top-5 favorite songs for the holiday.

The marksman's commanding officer says the bullet hit a suspected militant who was wearing a vest rigged with explosives. The subsequent blast killed a group of men in Afghanistan.

Video game makers are rolling out their new titles — with a wide range of creativity and style — just in time for the holiday shopping season. Jamin Warren, founder of Kill Screen magazine, shares his top picks.

After Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan moved to shut down the social media service to quiet opposition, the country's president tweeted his objection to the ban.

Also: U.S. aims more sanctions at Russian officials; Army general gets no jail time in sexual misconduct case.

Vancouver, Canada, is laying claim to the most expensive hot dog in the world. Chef Dougie Luv of DougieDog Hot Dogs is serving a $100 Dragon Dog. The hot dog features a foot-long bratwurst, which is infused with 100-year-old Louis XIII cognac. That cognac costs more than $2,000 a bottle.

Also: Army general agrees to plea deal in sexual assault case; winter storm wallops the mid-Atlantic; mayors and Guinness pull out of St. Patrick's Day parades because of bans on gay marchers.