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Bobby Allyn

Bobby Allyn

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I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it
By Bobby Allyn

I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it

Bobby Allyn | Jun 4, 2026, 11:39 PM UTC
NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.
Minnesota becomes first state to ban prediction markets
Minnesota becomes first state to ban prediction markets
While dozens of states have taken legal action against the controversial industry, Minnesota is the first state to pass a law making it a felony for companies like Kalshi and Polymarket to operate.
Bobby Allyn | May 19, 2026, 4:28 PM UTC
New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations
New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations
The high-profile writer, who has written a forthcoming book about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is being investigated by the magazine after being called out for copying the work of other writers.
Bobby Allyn | May 17, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC
The clipping economy: How short-form video 'clippers' are overrunning
the internet
The clipping economy: How short-form video 'clippers' are overrunning the internet
Short-form clips of long interviews and shows are taking over the internet. But behind the sea of social media clips are marketplaces offering freelance clippers money per view.
Bobby Allyn | May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
NPR went looking for Polymarket's Panama headquarters. It's elusive
NPR went looking for Polymarket's Panama headquarters. It's elusive
The hugely popular prediction market was shut down by U.S. regulators in 2022 and re-opened in Panama, where it has benefited from tax and legal benefits for years.
Bobby Allyn, Eliana Morales Gil | May 5, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC
U.S. soldier charged with using classified information to bet on Maduro's removal
U.S. soldier charged with using classified information to bet on Maduro's removal
It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.
Bobby Allyn | Apr 23, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC
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