Growing Black Unemployment, Taxing California Billionaires, New Supreme Court Cases
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Growing Black Unemployment, Taxing California Billionaires, New Supreme Court Cases

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 3, 202616 min
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The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month, and Black unemployment spiked. California voters will decide whether the state should charge a one-time tax on billionaires, an idea that has split Democrats. The Supreme Court begins its new term on Monday, with cases involving climate change, guns and religious rights. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plu...

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This week's job numbers show that the labor market is holding steady, with a twist. Who you are in the job market matters more than usual. Lack unemployment spiked significantly. I'm Ayesha Roscoe.

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And I'm Scott Simon, and this is up first from NPR News. The sector that added the most jobs last month? Healthcare. Californians consider a one-time tax for billionaires.

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It could help close some gaping holes in the state budget, or it could drive the ultra-wealthy away for good. And the Supreme Court justices are back on the bench this fall. On the docket is a ban of AR-15 assault rifles and oil and gas companies getting sued for

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