An appeals court hears arguments Wednesday on the future of Philly's landmark tax on sweetened drinks. The money is funding preschool for low-income kids, but the soda industry says it's losing jobs. Allison Aubrey/NPR hide caption
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Bottles of Fanta are displayed in a food truck's cooler in 2014 in San Francisco. The city is one of several in California that have a soda tax on the ballot this November. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption
Sodas and energy drinks are stacked and line the shelves of a grocery store. Seth Perlman/AP hide caption
Philadelphia's new tax will hit thousands of products containing sugar or artificial sweetener. Seth Perlman/AP hide caption
Audience members cheer after Philadelphia City Council passed a tax on sugary and diet beverages. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption