dumps

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Welcome to this weekend’s edition of the Surge, a politics newsletter that, in light of the hantavirus outbreak, sadly will be canceling all of our future vacations to rat-infested garbage dumps.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Consumers—long the engine of the U.S. economy—feel solidly in the dumps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The Environment Agency, which is responsible for dealing with the largest and most hazardous waste dumps, said it dealt with 98 incidents last year.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

But it shows that while consumer confidence may be in the dumps, investors have reason to be optimistic.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Connor dumps soy sauce over his rice with a splash.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day