Vance and the white working-class myth From "Hillbilly Elegy" to "Communion," Vance's narrative is about power, not solidarity Salon · Jun 25
The weirdest things a leak revealed about Peter Thiel’s secret club The Dialog society grades its attendees on a hidden scale, tackles issues from sex to world wars, and offers matchmaking The Guardian - US · Jun 24
Key Trump allies and Musk on leaked list for secretive Peter Thiel retreat Figures including Jared Kushner and Scott Bessent named in directory of Dialog participants that was exposed online The Guardian - US · Jun 20
JD Vance, once an ‘angry atheist’, is America’s most powerful Catholic. How will he wield his faith? In his new memoir, the vice-president covers his conversion and politics – at a time when hardline Catholicism is ascendant in the US The Guardian - US · Jun 19
Inside Peter Thiel's Invite-Only Dialog Network: Secret A-B-C Grading System for Billionaires and Politicians Leaked records expose Peter Thiel's Dialog network, revealing a secret grading system and a list of influential attendees from business, politics, and technology International Business Times UK · Jun 19
Peter Thiel's Secret 'Dialog' Society Leak Exposes Elon Musk, Ted Cruz and Cory Booker Among 113 Names A coding error exposed 113 members of the secretive Dialog society, including Elon Musk and Ted Cruz, sparking debates on privacy and influence. International Business Times UK · Jun 18
UK Prime Minister's AI Adviser Named on Leaked Peter Thiel 'Dialog' Guest List A leaked attendee list from Dialog reveals influential figures, including AI strategist Matt Clifford, highlighting the private network's role in shaping global technology and policy discussions. International Business Times UK · Jun 18
The founder of Craigslist has given away half a billion dollars. He fears for an America where generosity is trolled In a world where a growing number of billionaires are lashing out against philanthropy, Craig Newmark has a message for them – and everyone else, J.R. Duren learns The Independent UK · Jun 17
Leaked Peter Thiel Retreat Agenda Included 'Build-a-Cult' and 'How's Your Sex Life?' Sessions A data breach exposed the agenda and attendee list of Peter Thiel's Dialog retreat, revealing unusual session titles and raising privacy concerns about the exclusive event. International Business Times UK · Jun 17
Most successful living immigrants in the US: Arnold Schwarzenegger leads, followed by Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and others The United States has long been described through the people who arrived there rather than only those born within its borders. That idea sits quietly behind many public lists of successful immigrants in America, where origin stories begin far from American cities but end up embedded in industries that shape… The Times of India · Jun 11
How Silicon Valley misreads The Lord of the Rings On October 30 2025, the Department of Homeland Security in the United States posted a Tolkien meme. It pictured Merry Brandybuck – one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s four hobbit protagonists in The Lord of the Rings – speaking to another hobbit Pippin at the climax of The Two Towers, the second… The Conversation · Jun 10
Clavicular 'Yacht Boy' Theory Explode Online Linking Billionaire Sugar Daddy Network and Extreme Looksmaxing Scene The internet is abuzz with speculation about influencer Clavicular's rapid rise, with theories suggesting billionaire backing. International Business Times UK · Jun 8
Milo Rau turned tribunals into theatre. Now his own moral judgment is on trial The Swiss director has staged court cases against Pussy Riot, mining companies in Congo and Gisèle Pelicot’s abusers. But after his invitation to tech billionaire Peter Thiel caused a scandal in Vienna, is Rau’s method eating itself? The Guardian - UK · Jun 7
Peter Thiel Warns AI Could 'Summon the Antichrist' as Pope Issues Shocking Vatican Decree Peter Thiel warns AI might 'summon the Antichrist,' contrasting with the Vatican's decree on AI's moral limits, highlighting a global debate on technology's role in society. International Business Times UK · Jun 6
The National (Scotland) · Jun 3 Major human rights organisation backs call to scrap NHS contracts with Palantir A major human rights organisation has backed calls to terminate NHS England's contract with US surveillance firm Palantir
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2 What newly released files reveal about Peter Mandelson, Palantir and No 10 THOUSANDS of new documents relating to Keir Starmer’s decision to give the prestigious Washington ambassador job to Peter Mandelson were released…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 Tuesday briefing: Palantir’s rise – and why so many oppose its role in the British state In today’s newsletter: Its software is used from health services to militaries. But controversies and criticism of the $375bn company are leading some to ask if Palantir is too powerful
Latin Times · Jun 1 All We Know About Peter Thiel's Move to Argentina: Is He Escaping the USA or Finding a New Land to Conquer for Palantir? Peter Thiel has spent decades selling the future. Now he appears to be buying an exit ramp, and it comes with a Buenos Aires mansion, a presidential friendship, and enough geopolitical intrigue to make Silicon Valley look almost boring.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 1 FCA’s Palantir deal could expose UK financial data to Trump’s US, critics fear Exclusive: MP and campaigners say sensitive citizen and company data could be subject to US disclosure laws
Fortune · May 31 Forget the STEM safety net. Peter Thiel warns AI is a bigger threat to technical roles than to creative thinkers A LinkedIn report supports some of the billionaire’s predictions, showing job postings mentioning “storytellers” doubled over the past year.
International Business Times UK · May 31 J.D. Vance's Billionaire Backer Peter Thiel Moves Family to Argentina While 2028 White House Bid Wobbles Peter Thiel's relocation to Argentina and J.D. Vance's reconsideration of a 2028 presidential campaign raise questions about the future of their political alliance amid shifting Republican dynamics.
TechRadar · May 29 Palantir's 'unlimited access' to patient data — everything you need to know about the US tech giant's controversial £330 million contract with the NHS While the NHS has just granted Palantir "unlimited access" to patient data, the relationship between the UK public health sector and the controversial American firm dates back to 2020. Here's how we get here, and what's at stake.
International Business Times UK · May 29 Did PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel Move Family to Argentina Amid 2026 Billionaire Tax Vote? The Facts Behind the Viral Claim Peter Thiel's relocation to Argentina sparks speculation amid California's proposed wealth tax. Despite rumours, Thiel retains US ties, with his move seen as strategic rather than permanent.
The Independent UK · May 29 The $687 million irony of Peter Thiel’s reported plan to ditch the US for Argentina ANALYSIS: With a stream of government contacts and his protégé in the White House, the billionaire is at the height of his influence in the US, writes Josh Marcus. So why head off for other shores?
Sports Illustrated · May 21 Enhanced Games Explained: Inside the Steroid-Fueled Competition Drawing Olympians Backed by investors including Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr., the “Steroid Olympics” are turning banned substances into the centerpiece of a new sports spectacle.