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Hasan Piker celebrates America being ‘closer than ever’ to socialism as he backs NYC candidates
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Controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker threw his support behind two far-left candidates running for Congress in New York City, arguing their victories would help push the country closer to socialism.
«For the longest time, I thought we were so far away from socialism, and we might still be far away from socialism, but we do have an opportunity right here right now, more than ever before,» Piker said Thursday at a Brooklyn rally for candidates endorsed by the New York chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America ahead of the state’s June 23 primary.
Leading the DSA-backed slate are State Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, D-N.Y., and activist Darializa Avila Chevalier, whom Piker praised as «giants» of the socialist movement.
«We must seize that opportunity, and you all must continue your own disciplined organizing for that to happen,» Piker told the crowd. «That is the challenge.»
NYPD officers arrest New York City Council member Tiffany Caban and New York Assembly member Claire Valdez (right) along with protesters after they refused to leave the lobby of Sen. Chuck Schumer’s office in Manhattan on Aug. 1, 2025. (Barry Williams/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service)
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Both candidates are socialists who want to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), raise taxes on the wealthy and advance the Palestinian cause in Congress. If they win their contested primaries for deep-blue districts, they would almost certainly pad the ranks of the Democratic caucus’ far-left flank.
«I’ve rarely ever seen such tremendous ideological representation at such an important level,» Piker said, referring to Valdez and Avila Chevalier. «I mean, a congressional seat is a tremendous amount of power.»
«What an honor it is to be joined by Darializa on stage,» Valdez jokingly said, referring to a cardboard cutout of Avila Chevalier. «[It’s the] honor of my life to be on a slate with her, with so many of my other socialist comrades.»
Valdez is running for a seat vacated by retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., that spans progressive bastions in Queens and Brooklyn.
Meanwhile, Avila Chevalier is running as a formidable leftist challenger to Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., the chairman of the influential Congressional Hispanic Caucus, in a district covering Upper Manhattan and the West Bronx.
The leftist duo is backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Justice Democrats, the progressive group that helped launch New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s insurgent House campaign in 2018.
Controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker threw his support behind House candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, arguing their election to Congress would help advance socialist policies. (Hasan Piker Twitch/@HASANABI)
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Avila Chevalier has sparked controversy over since-deleted social media posts in which she asserted «Israel doesn’t exist,» voiced literal support for open borders and claimed «all deportation is wrong,» CNN first reported.
The Mamdani ally has also faced scrutiny over calling former President Joe Biden «a rapist» and writing «F— Kamala Harris» in 2021 after the former vice president told Guatemalan nationals not to illegally cross the border.
Piker predicted a wave of socialist victories in New York City would soon eclipse the significance of Mamdani’s mayoral win last year.
«By the end of these midterms, Zohran will seem unremarkable. Because by then, we will have elected so many brilliant fighters into legislative offices throughout New York City and the state,» Piker said, referring to the slate of socialist candidates.
«These are your comrades, these are your fighters,» he continued.
Thursday’s rally comes as Piker, who has sparked widespread backlash over comments saying, «America deserved 9/11,» and Hamas is «a thousand times better» than Israel, has interviewed and campaigned with proudly socialist candidates across the country.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking to flex his political muscle by sending Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier to Congress. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)
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Several Piker allies have lost their primaries, including former Ocasio-Cortez chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti, who launched a failed bid to succeed former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. However, the socialist streamer did score one notable victory with progressive surgeon Adam Hamawy’s primary victory for a Democratic-heavy New Jersey House seat.
Fox News Digital reached out to spokespersons for Valdez and Avila Chevalier for comment.
Fox News’ Matthew Donnell contributed to this report.
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The race to become America’s next economic heavyweight may already have a frontrunner.
The latest Internal Revenue Service (IRS) migration data show billions of dollars in taxpayer wealth flowing into Texas, while Census figures show the state’s largest metropolitan areas continue to outpace much of the country in population growth, strengthening a decades-long shift in America’s economic center of gravity.
What’s more, Texas isn’t relying on a single boomtown. Dallas-Fort Worth added more residents than any metropolitan area in the country over the past year, while Houston, Austin and San Antonio also ranked among the nation’s fastest-growing metros.
That unusual breadth gives Texas multiple engines of economic growth, providing businesses with larger labor pools, diversified industries and a broader customer base than states anchored by a single dominant city.
Critics have argued that Texas’ economic success is mostly a numbers game. But the latest federal data suggest there’s more to it. (Mike Lawrie/WireImage/GettyImages)
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The population boom has been accompanied by an influx of wealth. IRS migration data analyzed by the Tax Foundation show the Lone Star State gained more than $5 billion in adjusted gross income from interstate movers, while California and New York recorded multibillion-dollar losses.
«Capital follows where there is confidence,» Texas Association of Business Chief Policy Officer Gabriela von zur Muehlen previously told Fox News Digital. «And right now there is a tremendous amount of confidence in Texas.»
Von zur Muehlen said Texas’ tax structure and predictable regulatory environment continue to attract businesses and investment from other states, helping reinforce the state’s economic momentum.
While Florida attracted the nation’s largest influx of taxpayer wealth and South Carolina posted the strongest inbound migration rate, Texas stood out by combining billions in new taxable income with rapid growth across Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.
Economists say that combination matters because higher-income households bring spending, investment, entrepreneurship and tax revenue that can accelerate job creation, fuel commercial development and attract even more businesses. Over time, those forces can transform fast-growing metros into some of the nation’s most influential economic hubs.
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Unlike simple population counts, adjusted gross income offers a glimpse into the economic resources newcomers bring with them. Higher-income households can contribute disproportionately to consumer spending, investment and local tax collections, making income migration an important measure of a region’s long-term economic strength.
The migration data are only part of the story.
Earlier federal estimates showed Texas wasn’t just adding residents — it was becoming wealthier on a per-person basis. Despite adding roughly 419,000 residents in 2025, more than any other state, Texas’ economic output climbed to about $2.9 trillion, while per-capita GDP continued to rise, suggesting the state’s economy was becoming more productive rather than simply larger.
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As businesses leave high-cost states, Texas has become the undisputed top destination. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News/Getty Images)
Business leaders say those trends are creating a self-reinforcing cycle. As more workers and higher-income households relocate to Texas, companies gain access to a larger labor pool and customer base, encouraging additional hiring, investment and expansion. That growth, in turn, creates more jobs and opportunities that can attract even more residents.
The migration has coincided with years of corporate relocations and business investment across the state, particularly in technology, finance, manufacturing and energy. The influx has also fueled new housing developments, logistics hubs, manufacturing projects and expanding commercial corridors across many of Texas’ fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
Supporters of Texas’ economic model argue its lack of a state income tax, relatively affordable cost of living and business-friendly climate continue attracting both employers and workers, reinforcing the state’s long-term growth.
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California and New York remain among the nation’s largest and most influential economies.
But the latest Census, IRS and federal economic data suggest Texas continues gaining ground by attracting people, taxpayer wealth and economic output simultaneously, an uncommon combination that could reshape where businesses invest, jobs are created, and economic influence grows over the coming decade.
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Incendios en el sur de Europa: hay más de 330.000 personas evacuadas en España, Italia y Francia
España comenzó este domingo a contener los grandes incendios que afectan al centro del país, mientras Francia mantiene su principal preocupación en el fuego de la Gironda, que sigue fuera de control y amenaza con agravarse por la llegada de una nueva ola de calor.
Los fuegos arrasaron 77.000 hectáreas en España y otras 42.000 en el departamento francés de la Gironda. En conjunto, los incendios obligaron a evacuar o desalojar a cerca de 330.000 personas entre ambos países.
Mientras tanto, más de 400 personas fueron evacuadas por mar en el sur de Italia y otras más serán transportadas próximamente a causa de un incendio forestal en la costa adriática, informó la guardia costera.
“Más de 400 turistas y bañistas han sido evacuados por mar, la única ruta de evacuación viable”, informó la institución en su canal de WhatsApp.
Los evacuados fueron rescatados de la zona cercana a la ciudad de Peschici, en la región de Puglia.
Qué está pasando en España
En España, más de 100.000 personas se vieron afectadas por las llamas entre evacuados, desalojados y confinados, mientras que en Francia el incendio de la Gironda mantiene evacuadas a 220.000 personas, que no podrán regresar a sus hogares hasta que el fuego quede completamente perimetrado.
La evolución de los incendios españoles fue favorable tras varios días de intensa propagación de las llamas. Las llamas amenazan a San Martin de Valdeiglesias,en Avila (Foto: REUTERS/Ana Beltran)
El incendio de Ávila, con unas 50.000 hectáreas calcinadas, se convertió en el mayor registrado en el país desde que existen registros, mientras que otras 25.000 hectáreas corresponden a la Comunidad de Madrid y unas 2000 a la provincia de Toledo.
Pese a esa mejoría, las autoridades mantienen que aún quedan focos activos y no descartan nuevas evacuaciones, especialmente en el oeste de la Comunidad de Madrid, mientras el operativo continúa centrado en estabilizar los incendios y evitar reactivaciones.
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En las labores de extinción trabajan miles de efectivos, apoyados por la Unidad Militar de Emergencias (UME), cuyo jefe, Javier Marcos Arribas, señaló que quedan pocas cabezas activas, aunque los equipos siguen actuando sobre un perímetro de unos 280 kilómetros.
El Gobierno mantiene el nivel de emergencia nacional en los incendios del centro del país y reforzó el dispositivo con seis aviones de extinción enviados por Grecia, Italia y Turquía, además de un contingente portugués integrado por 129 efectivos y 41 vehículos.
El presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez, anunció además que el próximo martes declarará zonas gravemente afectadas por una emergencia de protección civil los territorios castigados por las llamas.
Sánchez recordó también que los incendios calcinaron unas 150.000 hectáreas en España desde comienzos de año.
La campaña dejó episodios especialmente graves, como el de Almería, donde murieron 13 personas y ardieron 7000 hectáreas, o el de la Sierra Norte de Guadalajara, donde el fuego devoró 32.000 hectáreas en el segundo mayor incendio registrado en el país desde que existen datos.
Francia mantiene la alerta por la Gironda
En Francia, el incendio originado el miércoles en la bahía de Arcachón, en el departamento de la Gironda, continúa siendo el principal foco de preocupación tras arrasar 42.000 hectáreas y obligar a evacuar a 220.000 personas.
Las autoridades descartaron por ahora el regreso de los vecinos y advirtieron que la llegada de temperaturas próximas a los 40 grados a partir del martes podría complicar aún más las labores de extinción.
Ante esta situación, el presidente Emmanuel Macron presidirá este lunes una célula de crisis interministerial para coordinar la respuesta al mayor episodio de incendios registrado este año en el país. Bomberos combaten las llamas en el área de Gironda, en Francia (Foto: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)
Uno de los factores que más preocupa a los servicios de emergencia es la aparición de pirocumulonimbos, un fenómeno que genera tormentas de fuego impredecibles y que, según las autoridades, nunca antes se había observado en Francia.
En la Gironda trabajan unos 2500 bomberos, 1500 militares y 1200 policías y gendarmes, apoyados por 18 aeronaves y un avión militar A400M adaptado para combatir incendios.
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El balance provisional asciende a 75 bomberos heridos y unas 240 viviendas destruidas.
El incendio mantiene además importantes alteraciones en las comunicaciones, con cierres parciales de la autopista A63, que conecta Burdeos con España, e interrupciones del tráfico ferroviario, mientras las autoridades distribuyeron mascarillas por la elevada concentración de partículas de humo.
Francia mantiene también activos otros grandes incendios en Las Landas (igualmente en el sudoeste), donde la situación mejora progresivamente, y en el departamento de Var, además de otros focos en los de Córcega y Altos Alpes.
(Con información de EFE y AFP)
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A Jewish-owned bakery chain in Toronto, Canada, was targeted in two separate incidents on Sunday morning, including one location that was struck by gunfire, authorities said.
No injuries were reported and investigators are working to determine whether the incidents are connected, Toronto Police said.
One store location was struck by gunfire, while a second store sustained damage to a window, police said.
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Daytime view of the downtown Toronto skyline from Riverdale Park. Urban cityscape overlooking the financial district on May 25, 2026. (Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Police said investigators are working to identify those responsible for the acts.
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The department’s Hate Crime Unit and the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force are investigating.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
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