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Peter Thiel Dishes Out $1.5M to Support a New Dating App for Conservatives
'The Right Stuff' app is set to launch this summer as a way for conservatives living in large, liberal-leaning cities to connect with one another.
Peter Thiel Backing GOP Midterm Candidates Could End up Hurting Republicans
Thiel's net worth is estimated at $2.6 billion but political scientists have told Newsweek he is not likely to donate "game-changing amounts" to GOP contenders.
How Peter Thiel's Money Could Shape the Midterms for Donald Trump
The billionaire and PayPal founder is reported to be leaving Facebook's parent company to back candidates who follow the former president's views and polices.
PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel Stepping Down From Meta's Board
Thiel will reportedly focus his energy on supporting conservative political candidates for the 2022 midterm elections.
Arizona GOP Senate Candidate Rails Against 'Anti-White Racism'
Blake Masters, who is reportedly backed by billionaire tech mogul Peter Thiel, made the comments at a rally where he was addressing critical race theory .
What Is Palantir? Mysterious CIA-Linked Company Money Makes Market Debut
Palantir, tech billionaire Peter Thiel's mysterious data analysis company, completed its first day as a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
Peter Thiel Donates $101,700 to GOP Ahead of Midterms
Thiel's donation may be a sign of the PayPal co-founder's continued support for Republican causes after months of being quiet amid the midterm campaigns.
Peter Thiel Launching Fox News Rival?
Thiel reportedly circled former Fox News chief Roger Ailes before his death.
Can Gawker Rise From the Dead?
Former employees are looking to reboot the legendary gossip blog. Can it succeed?
Unethical Herpes Vaccine Trial May Cost University $15M
An initial investigation determined that "serious noncompliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies and procedures occurred" during its trial.
Netflix Movie Examines the Rise and Fall of Gawker
Hulk Hogan, Peter Thiel and the sex tape that brought down the gossip site are part of a larger story about freedom of the press.
Peter Thiel Will Pay You to Drop Out of College
The famous disruptor says overpriced universities hold back innovation, and wants to rewire education to his liking.
Tech Tycoon Sparks Debate Over New Zealand Citizenship
Thiel was granted citizenship despite not meeting the normal requirements.
Facebook's Fake News Scandal Deepens
The site faces allegations that the spread of false news stories impacted the U.S. election.
What a Trump Win Means for Tech and Cybersecurity
Where does Trump stand on issues ranging from net neutrality to encryption?
Univision to Buy Gawker for $135 Million
Univision outbid Ziff Davis, which had made an initial offer of $90 million for Gawker.
Peter Thiel to RNC: 'I Am Proud to Be Gay'
The last time a gay speaker addressed the RNC was in 2000. But then Arizona representative Jim Kolbe didn't mention his sexuality.
Will Tech Join Peter Thiel in Supporting Trump?
Peter Thiel is in for Trump. But is anyone in the tech elite circle going to follow?
After Gawker Takedown, Thiel Remains on Facebook Board
The billionaire who was secretly financing lawsuits against Gawker is staying put on Facebook's board.
Peter Thiel Will Stay on Facebook's Board
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg says that Thiel acted independently and was not speaking for the social network.
Nile Crocs, 'Brain Bugs' & More: 5 Things We Learned
The finances behind Hulk Hogan's suit against Gawker and AI's ability to "create" art are among the things we learned in Tech & Science this week.
Thiel vs. Omidyar: Silicon Valley's Slugfest
Billionaire Peter Thiel is backing lawsuits against Gawker Media, which is being supported by billionaire Pierre Omidyar's First Look Media.
Gawker Owner Writes Open Letter to Peter Thiel
Gawker's owner called out Peter Thiel as a "thin-skinned billionaire" who was "redefining [him]self as a comic-book villain."
Inside the 'Outings' of Peter Thiel
Why the Silicon Valley billionaire helped Hulk Hogan sue Gawker.
Peter Thiel Funded Anti-Gawker Lawsuit: Report
Peter Thiel bankrolled Hulk Hogan in his defamation lawsuit against Gawker, according to Forbes.
Is Facebook—and Zuckerberg—Liberal or Conservative?
Amid allegation that Facebook suppressed conservative news topics, political donation data shows that Facebook donated more money to Republicans than Democrats.
Anyone Can Take Y Combinator's New Stanford Class
The Silicon Valley accelerator will share its curriculum with Stanford students and online
Peter Thiel Accuses Twitter Management of 'Pot-Smoking'
The venture capitalist also has strong feelings about Apple, Uber, and Google in a CNBC interview.