‘Cassandro’ changed lucha libre for queer wrestlers

Gael García Bernal was a lucha libre fan, and once he agreed to play Saúl Armendáriz (aka Cassandro), he heavily researched the real-life man, watching endless YouTube videos and documentaries. Photo courtesy of Amazon Prime Video.

Exoticos, wrestlers who dressed in drag and served as comic relief in lucha libre, won over audiences thanks to Saul Armendariz (aka Cassandro). He’s the subject of a new biopic.

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states are suing Amazon, alleging that it holds a monopoly on online retail. This comes after the DOJ sued Google recently.

Some 13,000 UAW workers are off the job, demanding better pay and more job security. Their key issue: the shift from gas powered-vehicles to electric. 

New furniture is often made with cheap, flimsy materials, even those from West Elm and Restoration Hardware. Where can consumers find reliable, affordable options?