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News of a skyscraper that may be a mile tall. Makes me wish I lived in a time when certain forms of human progress were still inspiring, not so gross. . . . The Morning News' Tournament of Books starts up soon. Always fun. . . . There's not a ton I didn't know in Ryan Lizza's piece about John McCain in The New Yorker, but it's worth a read. . . . A few poker tips from a friend. . . . Rejoice: The Hold Steady is wrapping up a new album.