Is Meta going MAGA?

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Read in browser The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Thu Jan 9 2025 Daniel de Visé |  Personal Finance Reporter Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money. Is Meta going MAGA? Two weeks ahead of the inauguration, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has named Donald Trump ally and Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White to its board of directors. Zuckerberg also pulled a page from Trump ally Elon Musk, turning over content moderation to users and loosening restrictions on hate speech on his company's social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Are these moves a nod to free expression, or a political maneuver? (Or both?) Medicare's priciest drugs Popular diabetes medications such as Ozempic and Trulicity are among 25 drugs Medicare has spent the most on but hasn't yet selected for price negotiation, Ken Alltucker reports. A report from AARP Public Policy Institute said average list prices on the 25 drugs have nearly doubled since they hit the market and collectively cost Medicare ‒ and therefore American taxpayers ‒ nearly $50 billion in 2022. Here's how prescription drug prices affect older Americans. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 • USA TODAY's 50 top picks for CES 2025 • Tax guide for new parents • Insurance tips for wildfire victims • Dock workers avert strike • How to maximize 401(k) growth 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔 What's going on with the price of eggs? More specifically, have you recently entered your local grocery store on the hunt for eggs, only to find they're noticeably more expensive − if you can find them at all? It's not just your local shop. Egg prices have increased nationwide by around 38% in the last year, bringing the average cost of one dozen up to $3.65 in November, Mary Walrath-Holdridge reports. Here's why. About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money  delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you. Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA Today. Why Meta went MAGA: Will Zuckerberg's Trump bet pay off? With Republicans back in control of both chambers of Congress and calling for new regulation of Big Tech, the Meta CEO is realigning with Trump. READ MORE These 25 drugs cost taxpayers, Medicare the most AARP said average list prices on 25 drugs collectively cost Medicare nearly $50 billion in 2022. READ MORE Why are eggs so expensive? Is there a shortage? What to know Egg price are up yet again. What is it this time? READ MORE Dock workers say they've reach tentative deal, avoiding strike The union representing 45,000 dock workers on the East and Gulf Coasts and their employers said they reached a tentative deal averting a strike. READ MORE Tips for insurance claims after Southern California wildfires Hundreds of structures have been destroyed by wildfires in Southern California. Consumer advocates share tips for homeowners making insurance claims. READ MORE Maximize 401(k) savings growth in 2025 with these tips It's not always easy to figure out where you should focus your attention when trying to grow your 401(k) wealth. READ MORE Top 50 tech gadgets at CES 2025 These are tech expert Marc Salzman's top CES picks for USA TODAY after his hands-on with future gadgets and gear in Las Vegas. READ MORE A tax guide for new parents: Child Tax Credit, EITC, more If you had or adopted your first child in 2024, your taxes are about to get more complicated. Here's a guide to help you through it. READ MORE $1m is the new retirement benchmark -- in these 15 states, at least The million-dollar retirement states include Arizona, California and (of course) Hawaii. READ MORE Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback