Food Network announced its 2026 Hot List of chefs and culinary content creators on February 14, 2026, according to Variety. The list includes 11 notable individuals, such as Nick DiGiovanni, Lorenzo Espada, and Tini Younger. This announcement was made public at 9:00 am PT.
The unveiling of the Hot List was one of several diverse topics covered in recent news reports. Variety also reported on prediction markets wagering on celebrity relationships, including Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. CBS News highlighted the buzz around these prediction markets, noting that users on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi were financially speculating on the likelihood of engagements and marriages. Significant sums were wagered, reflecting public fascination with celebrity relationships and the potential for financial gain.
Other news stories included in the reports were the 2026 Winter Games, featuring athletic power couples, and the FBI's increased reward for a missing person. A separate report from Variety also covered Gisèle Pelicot's memoir, FilmSharks' acquisition of "All That We Never Were," and MacKenzie Scott's philanthropic efforts. Additionally, a contentious Olympic curling match marred by cheating allegations was also reported.
In tech news, a MIT Technology Review newsletter highlighted an interview with the US deputy health secretary, Jim O'Neill, who was promoting longevity research while defending controversial vaccine schedule changes. The newsletter also explored the reality of high-tech heists, contrasting the cinematic portrayal with the actual methods used in real-world crime.
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