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

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

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

Oct 3, 202616m
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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

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