1. Israel has delayed a cabinet vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, blaming Hamas for reneging on parts of the agreement. The group said it is “committed” to the truce. The three-phase deal is set to begin Sunday, but many of its details and the timeline remain unclear. (CNN)

2. Nearly three dozen technicians and stagehands at Portland’s State Theatre have unionized. The union will have to meet at the bargaining table with the State Theatre’s parent company to discuss what they want. (WMTW)

3. Lisbon High is looking for a new football coach following last season’s hazing scandal. The superintendent says the search for a new head coach brings an end to the investigation. (WGME)

4. The FDA has banned the use of artificial dye Red No. 3 in food, drinks and ingested drugs more than 3 decades after scientists raised alarms over its cancer risks. The color is used to give a bright cherry hue to cereals, ice cream, sodas and more. Companies have until January 15th, 2027 to reformulate their products. (CNN)

5. W.A. Bean & Sons, Maine’s last red snapper maker, is changing the recipe for its iconic hot dogs after the red dye no. 3 ban. “We’ve done test batches already and we expect to have something ready very soon,” Sean Smith, W.A. Bean & Sons’ sales director said. “We’ve survived multiple world wars and depressions and our red hot dogs aren’t going anywhere.” (BDN)

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