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Right‑wing candidate Keiko Fujimori led exit polls after Peru's troubled presidential election on Sunday, as police raids and claims of fraud cast a shadow over a race now heading to a runoff.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

US congressman Eric Swalwell has dropped out of California's governor race following growing pressure over sexual misconduct allegations.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Swalwell has not withdrawn from the race, but within hours of the allegations top supporters withdrew endorsements of the East Bay Area congressman, including Sen. Adam Schiff, campaign co-chairs Reps.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

While the race to the bottom has eroded profits for Chinese companies, the low prices are attractive to buyers abroad—especially since the war in Iran broke out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“I’m not even sure if I want to race against you.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison