Bottom of the News

He “dominates fan attention, preys on smaller competitors, and colludes with other superstars for his own gain. Regulators must break up this monopoly while they still can.” The Ringer: Drake Is Too Big to Fail.

+ “Both Zagat and Consumer Reports surveys have found that excessive noise is the top complaint diners have, ahead of service, crowds, or even food issues.” Julia Belluz: Why restaurants became so loud — and how to fight back.

+ “According to a recent study, it takes 90 hours to make a new friend.

+ Reminder: NextDraft will be off on Friday as I head home from Tel Aviv. Back at you on Monday.