A Kansas girl ran off to join the circus and changed the tattoo world
One of the country's first known female tattoo artists was born on a Kansas farm. Maud Stevens Wagner ran off…
Fed expected to raise interest rates. And, board votes to close Kennedy Center
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates today for the first time in three years. And, the Kennedy Center…
EU’s Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become an associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking…
Kosovo’s ex-President Thaci convicted of war crimes, sentenced to 25 years in prison
A European Union-backed court convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence…
Senators question Trump’s picks for top health positions, including surgeon general
On Wednesday, the Senate committee on health holds a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr.…
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 3 years
The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to combat stubborn inflation. That could make it more…
Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Houthis deny they did it
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in…
Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in…
How investing is getting riskier (Two Indicators)
Margin borrowing and sports gambling “investments” are both on the rise! Today on the show, two stories from Planet Money’s…
U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
The remarkable revelation comes after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in…