The Update- December 19th

The Update with Brandon Julien

First, do no parm. Let’s face it — we love our classic Italian-American restaurants for their complete lack of restraint. No judgments, of course, but let’s say you were trying to shed a few pounds for summer — you don’t have to refuse the next offer of dinner at your favorite red sauce local, the experts say. You just have to look at the menu in a new way — and follow a whole new set of rules according to dietitians Melissa Rifkin and Kelsey Hampton Abdullah, writing for Eat This, Not That!

In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Thursday, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said workers at seven Amazon facilities will begin a strike, an effort by the union to pressure the e-commerce company for a labor agreement during a key shopping period. A former top aide to Mayor Adams is expected in court to face corruption charges in the latest blow to an administration beset by searches, resignations and the mayor’s own indictment.

And in Washington, President-elect Donald Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations, rejecting the measure as full of giveaways to Democrats after billionaire ally Elon Musk whipped up outrage toward the bill and cheered on Republican lawmakers who announced their opposition.