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September 11, 2026
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thecancunsun.comCancun Airport Unveils Massive $400 Million Upgrade Across All 4 TerminalsCancun International Airport is undergoing a five-year, $400 million overhaul of all four terminals, runways, and vehicle roadways to address overcrowding and infrastructure strain from record tourism. Construction is timed during a temporary lull in traffic, with completion targeted before peak win✦ Read ad free and get the full MichaelFilter · $5.50
highsnobiety.comWhy Nike Paid This Artist to Build a Bootleg Chanel StoreTom Sachs created an unauthorized replica of Chanel's Paris flagship inside his studio, filled with handmade sculptures of luxury goods crafted from plywood, cardboard, and LEGO. Commissioned by Nike's NikeCraft imprint, the installation deliberately exposes construction marks and imperfections to f✦ Read ad free and get the full MichaelFilter · $5.50
bookriot.comAI Updates, Remembering Dolly Parton, and More News for Library WorkersA weekly roundup for library workers covering AI firms bulk-ordering books for training data, publishing industry shifts toward shorter middle-grade books with more visuals, and the death of literacy advocate Dolly Parton. Also includes news on manga imprints, book adaptations, and a $300,000 donati✦ Read ad free and get the full MichaelFilter · $5.50
404media.coAutomattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Put on 'Leave of Absence'Automattic CEO and founder Matt Mullenweg was placed on paid leave by the board, with CFO Mark Davies named interim CEO. Mullenweg, who founded WordPress.com's parent company, has faced recent controversies including a legal battle with WP Engine, mass employee buyouts after an 'Alignment Offer,' an✦ Read ad free and get the full MichaelFilter · $5.50
✎ Essay · Personal Notes
The Laboratory: What I’m Actually Building
Four websites, a book, and a teaching studio that all do one thing — and what that thing is.
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