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.