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About 1,100 workers at Toledo, Ohio, Jeep plant face layoffs as company tries to reduce inventory
Read full article: About 1,100 workers at Toledo, Ohio, Jeep plant face layoffs as company tries to reduce inventoryAbout 1,100 workers at the Stellantis Jeep factory in Toledo, Ohio, are facing layoffs early next year as the company takes further steps to cut high inventory at dealers.
Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in case linked to corruption scandal
Read full article: Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in case linked to corruption scandalPeru’s former President Alejandro Toledo has been sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison in a case involving Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht, which became synonymous with corruption across Latin America, where it paid millions of dollars in bribes to government officials and others.
US Marshals arrest suspected driver in DUI that killed motorcyclist on I-75
Read full article: US Marshals arrest suspected driver in DUI that killed motorcyclist on I-75Dillard was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and lodged in Toledo before being extradited to Michigan, where he was charged with OWI causing death and driving with license suspended causing death.
Huge payout expected for a rare coin bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades
Read full article: Huge payout expected for a rare coin bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decadesThree sisters from Ohio who inherited a dime kept in a bank vault for more than 40 years knew it had some value.
Teacher faces multiple sexual contact charges with student on school property in Monroe County
Read full article: Teacher faces multiple sexual contact charges with student on school property in Monroe CountyChristopher Wilhem, 38, of Toledo, was charged in the First District Court of Monroe on four counts of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree, and one count of the use of a computer in the commission of a crime.
Police chase with truck stolen out of Ohio ends with arrest in Michigan
Read full article: Police chase with truck stolen out of Ohio ends with arrest in MichiganThe suspect was lodged at the Monroe County Jail on charges of fleeing and eluding, possession of stolen property and narcotics violations.
Fuel tank explodes in Michigan after emergency drop by fighter jet from Toledo
Read full article: Fuel tank explodes in Michigan after emergency drop by fighter jet from ToledoA tank of jet fuel exploded and another landed in a parking lot after they were dropped by a fighter jet flying over Michigan from Toledo.
Scorching temperatures, humidity making life miserable for millions from Midwest to Maine
Read full article: Scorching temperatures, humidity making life miserable for millions from Midwest to MaineA blistering heat wave stretching from the Midwest to the tip of Maine is leaving millions of people sweltering through the Juneteenth holiday.
U-M awarded $6.5M grant to study harmful algal blooms, human health across Great Lakes
Read full article: U-M awarded $6.5M grant to study harmful algal blooms, human health across Great LakesSchool officials said harmful algal blooms are increasing due to increased precipitation, more powerful storms and warming Great Lakes waters.
1 killed, 4 hurt in head-on crash involving 3 cars on Telegraph Road
Read full article: 1 killed, 4 hurt in head-on crash involving 3 cars on Telegraph RoadOne person was killed and four others were injured when a driver crossed the center line of Telegraph Road and caused a three-car crash, police said.
Toledo Zoo to monitor animal behavior during 2024 solar eclipse
Read full article: Toledo Zoo to monitor animal behavior during 2024 solar eclipseCertain animals, such as brown bears, tigers, cougars, polar bears, sea lions, bald eagles, and specific bird species, may receive more attention due to their habitat.
Boxing star ‘The Real Big Baby’ Jared Anderson faces charges of evading Huron Township police
Read full article: Boxing star ‘The Real Big Baby’ Jared Anderson faces charges of evading Huron Township policeProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged professional boxer Jared Davon "The Real Big Baby" Anderson, 24, of Toledo, Ohio, with fleeing Huron Township police.
How Michigan kind of, sort of, illegitimately became a state on Jan. 26, 1837
Read full article: How Michigan kind of, sort of, illegitimately became a state on Jan. 26, 1837Happy 187th birthday, Michigan! You look great. Honestly, you don’t look a day over 125. What’s your secret? Pilates? Whatever it is, keep it up. It’s working.
EU grapples with its African army training dilemma as another coup rocks the continent
Read full article: EU grapples with its African army training dilemma as another coup rocks the continentThe European Union is growing increasingly concerned about “domino effects” as yet another military coup rocks Africa.
2 Ohio men bound over for trial in murder of unidentified Texas man found dead in Michigan in 1997
Read full article: 2 Ohio men bound over for trial in murder of unidentified Texas man found dead in Michigan in 1997Two Ohio men will face trial on murder charges in the death of a man found decapitated in Lenawee County nearly 26 years ago. The victim still hasn’t been identified.
Watch out: ‘Algal blooms’ common on Michigan waters in summer can cause illness
Read full article: Watch out: ‘Algal blooms’ common on Michigan waters in summer can cause illnessMichigan health officials are reminding residents and visitors to avoid harmful algal blooms that may be present in lakes, rivers, and ponds in the summer.
Alycia Baumgardner gets sweet revenge in hometown rematch against Christina Linardatou
Read full article: Alycia Baumgardner gets sweet revenge in hometown rematch against Christina LinardatouAlycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner defended her undisputed crown and avenged her only professional loss over the weekend in a dominant unanimous decision victory over Christina Linardatou.
Peru ex-leader Toledo loses bid to stop extradition from US
Read full article: Peru ex-leader Toledo loses bid to stop extradition from USA United States federal court has denied an appeal by former Peruvin President Alejandro Toledo Manrique to stop his extradition to his native country to face corruption charges.
2 face murder charges 25 years after unidentified man found decapitated in Lenawee County
Read full article: 2 face murder charges 25 years after unidentified man found decapitated in Lenawee CountyTwo Ohio men are facing murder charges in the death of a man found decapitated in Lenawee County 25 years ago. The victim still hasn’t been identified.
Check out these winter road trip locations
Read full article: Check out these winter road trip locationsAre you looking for some fun places to travel to this winter? Kerry Doman, Founder of Little Guide Detroit and mom of three, joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to discuss fun places to road trip with the family within a two-hour drive.
Un-bear-ably cute: Toledo Zoo’s new twin polar bear cubs are related to Detroit Zoo polar bears
Read full article: Un-bear-ably cute: Toledo Zoo’s new twin polar bear cubs are related to Detroit Zoo polar bearsTwin polar bear cubs were born at the Toledo Zoo last week and the Detroit Zoo passed along congratulations as the home to their half-sisters.
Man says he left 2-year-old son, child’s mother on side of I-75 the day they disappeared 41 years ago
Read full article: Man says he left 2-year-old son, child’s mother on side of I-75 the day they disappeared 41 years agoThe father of a 2-year-old boy said he abandoned his son and the child’s mother on the side of I-75 just north of Toledo, Ohio before they vanished. That was 41 years ago.
BP refinery fire should have little impact on fuel prices, officials say
Read full article: BP refinery fire should have little impact on fuel prices, officials sayA BP refinery fire occurred in Ohio Tuesday night, and some drivers say they are nervous that the incident will drastically impact gas prices.
Tip leads police to Toledo home allowing for arrest of a Monroe County robbery suspect, police say
Read full article: Tip leads police to Toledo home allowing for arrest of a Monroe County robbery suspect, police sayOn Saturday, Monroe County officials stated that a man who robbed a credit union near the Ohio and Michigan border is in custody.
Man linked to 2 robberies, attempted robbery at Ann Arbor banks arrested after chase in Ohio
Read full article: Man linked to 2 robberies, attempted robbery at Ann Arbor banks arrested after chase in OhioA Toledo man who has recently been linked to two robberies and an attempted robbery at Ann Arbor banks was finally arrested after he forced customers at an Ohio bank to get on the ground at gunpoint and later led police on a chase into a field, authorities said.
6-year-old girl, 2 men drown in Oakland, Monroe, Lenawee county lakes during holiday weekend
Read full article: 6-year-old girl, 2 men drown in Oakland, Monroe, Lenawee county lakes during holiday weekendA 6-year-old girl and two men drowned over the weekend at three lakes in Oakland, Monroe, and Lenawee counties, officials said.
Teen traveling to Pontiac 28 years ago might have been forced into phone call before vanishing
Read full article: Teen traveling to Pontiac 28 years ago might have been forced into phone call before vanishingOfficials believe a 16-year-old girl who vanished on her way to Pontiac 28 years ago might have been forced to send a message to tell her friend she was OK.
Estranged husband with loaded guns stalks wife, drives drunk, flees police in Monroe County
Read full article: Estranged husband with loaded guns stalks wife, drives drunk, flees police in Monroe CountyAn estranged husband was caught stalking his wife with loaded guns in his truck, and then he drunkenly tried to flee police before crashing into a pole, Monroe County deputies said.
Child reunited with beloved stuffed animal after leaving it behind at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: Child reunited with beloved stuffed animal after leaving it behind at Detroit Metro AirportA lost stuffed animal is back with its owner after being left behind at Detroit Metro Airport earlier this month.
21 Metro Detroiters from 14 cities named in doctor-run opioid scheme tied to painful back injections
Read full article: 21 Metro Detroiters from 14 cities named in doctor-run opioid scheme tied to painful back injectionsTwenty-one people from at least 14 different cities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties have been named in a doctor-run scheme that involved addicted patients and drug dealers agreeing to painful, unnecessary back injections in exchange for opioids, federal officials said.
Lloyd McClendon returns to Detroit Tigers organization as manager of Toledo Mud Hens
Read full article: Lloyd McClendon returns to Detroit Tigers organization as manager of Toledo Mud HensLloyd McClendon, a longtime Detroit Tigers coach under Jim Leyland and Ron Gardenhire, is returning to the organization as manager of the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.
🔒How Michigan kind of, sort of, illegitimately became a state on Jan. 26, 1837
Read full article: 🔒How Michigan kind of, sort of, illegitimately became a state on Jan. 26, 1837Happy 184th birthday, Michigan! You look great. Honestly, you don't look a day over 125. What's your secret? Pilates? Whatever it is, keep it up. It's working.
Man kills his grandma, hurts grandpa while trying to force way into their Bedford home, police say
Read full article: Man kills his grandma, hurts grandpa while trying to force way into their Bedford home, police sayA man killed his grandmother and injured his grandfather while trying to force his way into their Bedford Township home, police said.
Man struck by hit-and-run driver, second car while walking along Monroe County road
Read full article: Man struck by hit-and-run driver, second car while walking along Monroe County roadA man was struck by a hit-and-run driver and then hit by a second car while walking along a road in Monroe County, police said.
Toledo drivers exit highway in Monroe County to continue confrontation after road rage shooting
Read full article: Toledo drivers exit highway in Monroe County to continue confrontation after road rage shootingTwo drivers from Toledo exited U.S. 23 in Monroe County to continue a road rage confrontation that included one firing shots at the other, police said.
Western Michigan football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Western Michigan football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreFollowing a road win over an SEC opponent, the questions will be predictable for Pittsburgh headed into a home contest against Western Michigan on Saturday.
Detroit Tigers announce 4 roster moves, including Akil Baddoo, Derek Hill to injured list
Read full article: Detroit Tigers announce 4 roster moves, including Akil Baddoo, Derek Hill to injured listThe Detroit Tigers have announced four new roster moves, including Akil Baddoo and Derek Hill going on the injured list after a nasty collision in the outfield.
Family of boy killed by officer plans home for at-risk teens
Read full article: Family of boy killed by officer plans home for at-risk teensFamily members of a 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer have announced plans to build a home in rural Wisconsin where at-risk boys could go to escape the dangers of the city streets.
Chicago police critics call for charges in shooting of boy
Read full article: Chicago police critics call for charges in shooting of boyViewers reacted with a mix of outrage and grief to newly released bodycam video that shows a Chicago police officer fatally shoot a 13-year-old less than a second after the boy dropped a handgun, turned toward the officer and began raising his hands.
Video: Chicago boy wasn't holding gun when shot by officer
Read full article: Video: Chicago boy wasn't holding gun when shot by officerDisturbing bodycam video shows a 13-year-old boy appearing to drop a handgun and begin raising his hands less than a second before a Chicago police officer shoots and kills him.
Amtrak pitches new, improved train routes including Detroit to Toronto
Read full article: Amtrak pitches new, improved train routes including Detroit to TorontoAmtrak’s “Connect US” map includes a newly proposed service route from Detroit to Toronto, and from Detroit to Toledo. It also includes enhanced services (more trains) from Detroit to Chicago, Grand Rapids to Chicago and Port Huron to Chicago. It claims traveling on Amtrak rail is up to 83% more energy efficient than driving and up to 73% more energy efficient than flying. Detroit to Toronto not in service since 1971Amtrak has been seeking to bring back a Detroit to Toronto corridor for years -- such service between Detroit and Toronto ended in 1971. AdThe current “direct” rail service between Detroit and Toronto actually starts just across the river in Windsor, Ontario.
Men accused of murdering Egypt Covington to stand trial, judge rules
Read full article: Men accused of murdering Egypt Covington to stand trial, judge rulesAfter more than two days of prosecutors laying out their case, the three men suspected in the 2017 killing of Egypt Covington will go to trial. 34th District Tina Brooks Green ruled Thursday there was enough evidence for two men from Toledo and a man from Sumpter Township to face first-degree murder charges at trial. READ: Judge rules enough evidence for 3 men to stand trial in murder of Egypt CovingtonCovington was found in her Van Buren Township home in June 2017. Van Buren police were unable to make much progress with the case and Michigan State Police took over. Defense attorneys argued while police can place a truck and cell phones tied to the men at Covington’s home, there is no evidence that the men shot and killed her.
Judge rules enough evidence for 3 men to stand trial in murder of Egypt Covington
Read full article: Judge rules enough evidence for 3 men to stand trial in murder of Egypt CovingtonAfter more than two days of prosecutors laying out their case, the three men suspected in the 2017 killing of Egypt Covington will go to trial. READ: Prosecutors lay out case against 3 men charged in 2017 killing of Egypt Covington34th District Tina Brooks Green ruled Thursday there was enough evidence for two men from Toledo and a man from Sumpter Township to face first-degree murder charges at trial. Covington was found in her Van Buren Township home in June 2017. Investigators linked a blue truck that was seen the night of her death and a cell phone back to Toledo. READ: ‘They went to the wrong door’: Prosecutors play video of interview with suspect in murder of Egypt CovingtonAdMore coverage
Local 4 News at Noon -- March 25, 2021
Read full article: Local 4 News at Noon -- March 25, 2021DETROIT – Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon. Judge rules enough evidence for 3 men to stand trial in murder of Egypt CovingtonAfter more than two days of prosecutors laying out their case, the three men suspected in the 2017 killing of Egypt Covington will go to trial.
‘They went to the wrong door’: Prosecutors play video of interview with suspect in murder of Egypt Covington
Read full article: ‘They went to the wrong door’: Prosecutors play video of interview with suspect in murder of Egypt CovingtonProsecutors played a video of an interview with police involving a suspect in the 2017 killing of Egypt Covington from Van Buren Township. In the interview, Shane Evans explains why they came to Covington’s house in the first place. He told police that he told the other men that he knew who lived there and that nobody was home. I knew he was out of his house,” Evans said. They went to the wrong door.”Evans’ indicated that the men entered Egypt Covington’s unit.
Prosecutors lay out case against 3 men charged in 2017 killing of Egypt Covington
Read full article: Prosecutors lay out case against 3 men charged in 2017 killing of Egypt CovingtonProsecutors laid out their case against the three men charged in the 2017 killing of Van Buren Township woman Egypt Covington. Shandon Groom from Sumpter Township was also charged. During a preliminary exam, those closest to Covington testified that she didn’t know the three men. Edwards said he placed Shane Evans with the two others, Moore and Groom, in Sumpter Township. The evidence tech from Sumpter said he couldn’t say what happened to the phone once he bagged it for evidence.
Toledo woman crashes through traffic barrier, plummets 24 feet into Monroe County water outlet
Read full article: Toledo woman crashes through traffic barrier, plummets 24 feet into Monroe County water outletWHITEFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Toledo woman is seriously injured after she crashed her car through a traffic barrier and plummeted 24 feet into a Monroe County water outlet, deputies said. Officials said the 33-year-old woman was driving a blue Chevrolet Impala around 10:50 p.m. Tuesday (March 2) on northbound US 23. At some point when she was north of Sterns Road in Whiteford Township, the woman drove off the roadway to the west and into the median, police said. The Impala continued north and crashed into a traffic barrier over the Ottawa Lake Outlet, according to authorities. The car went through the barrier and plummeted 24 feet into the water outlet, deputies said.
Autoworkers face uncertain future in an era of electric cars
Read full article: Autoworkers face uncertain future in an era of electric carsIt also clouded the future for 50,000 GM workers whose jobs could become obsolete far sooner than they knew. But President Joe Biden has made development of a U.S. electric vehicle supply chain a key part of his plan to create 1 million auto industry jobs with electric vehicles. AdYet for auto workers, that future could be perilous. Factories will need fewer workers, mainly because electric vehicles contain 30% to 40% fewer moving parts than petroleum-run vehicles. AdDeWitt said auto workers could be retrained to make to electric parts and assemble EVs.
Autoworkers face uncertain future in an era of electric cars
Read full article: Autoworkers face uncertain future in an era of electric carsIt also clouded the future for 50,000 GM workers whose skills — and jobs — could become obsolete far sooner than they knew. But President Joe Biden has made the development of a U.S. electric vehicle supply chain a key part of his ambitious plan to create 1 million more auto industry jobs with electric vehicles. The more environmentally focused plants of the future will need fewer workers, mainly because electric vehicles contain 30% to 40% fewer moving parts than petroleum-run vehicles. At the century-old transmission plant in Toledo, GM workers make sophisticated six-, eight-, nine- or 10-speed gearboxes. Eventually, those parts will be replaced by far simpler single-speed drivetrains for electric vehicles.
Monroe County investigating after missing man found dead
Read full article: Monroe County investigating after missing man found deadBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are investigating a man’s death after the body of a missing man was found in Monroe County Saturday afternoon. According to authorities, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Bedford Township after someone had found a body in the woods. Police said the body was identified as a missing Toledo man. Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-240-7537. More: Monroe County news
Ohio man survives cardiac arrest, starts successful business amid pandemic
Read full article: Ohio man survives cardiac arrest, starts successful business amid pandemicSYLVANIA, Ohio – Starting your own business is difficult even without a global pandemic. For Collett Coffeee Company-owner Keith Collett, beating the odds for another major hurdle has made his recent success even more satisfying. While starting a new business during the pandemic was a struggle, it wasn’t the hardest thing he’s ever had to overcome. “Of the 10% that do live, only 1% survive with no brain damage.”About two years ago, he went into sudden cardiac arrest. More information -- such as where the truck will go next -- can be found on the company’s official Facebook page here.
3rd suspect charged with murder, home invasion in Egypt Covington’s death
Read full article: 3rd suspect charged with murder, home invasion in Egypt Covington’s deathA third suspect has been formally charged with murder in the 2017 killing of Van Buren Township woman Egypt Covington. Shandon Ray Groom, a 28-year-old from Toledo was charged Thursday with murder and home invasion three years after Covington was found bound and shot in her home. The arrest is another piece of the puzzle in the case and for her family, it’s another step toward justice. He was charged with felony murder and two counts of first degree home invasion. “It brings it all to life and we now have faces that we can get mad at instead wondering what we didn’t know,” Lindsay Brink said.
Local 4 News at 6 -- Dec. 31, 2020
Read full article: Local 4 News at 6 -- Dec. 31, 2020Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 6:3rd suspect charged in 2017 murder of Egypt CovingtonA third suspect has been formally charged with murder in the 2017 killing of Van Buren Township woman Egypt Covington. On Dec. 31, the Wayne County Prosecutor charged Shandon Ray Groom, 28, of Toledo, Ohio, with felony murder and first-degree home invasion in connection with the Egypt Covington case.
Man, woman hospitalized after attempted murder in Bedford Township, police seek suspects
Read full article: Man, woman hospitalized after attempted murder in Bedford Township, police seek suspectsBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted homicide that occurred Tuesday night in Bedford Township. According to authorities, the incident happened at about 10 p.m. at the Bedford Inn Motel on Telegraph Road. Police said the investigation revealed both victims were assaulted at the Bedford Inn Motel the night prior. A search warrant was authored and served by detectives on a motel room at the Bedford Inn Motel, where evidence of an aggravated assault took place. Anyone with information is asked to call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-240-7530.
3rd suspect charged in 2017 murder of Egypt Covington at Van Buren Twp home
Read full article: 3rd suspect charged in 2017 murder of Egypt Covington at Van Buren Twp homeShandon Ray Groom, 28, from Toledo, Ohio, was charged with murder on Dec. 31, 2020 in the 2017 killing of Egypt Covington at her Van Buren Township home. A third suspect has been formally charged with murder in the 2017 killing of Van Buren Township woman Egypt Covington. On Dec. 31, the Wayne County Prosecutor charged Shandon Ray Groom, 28, of Toledo, Ohio, with felony murder and first-degree home invasion in connection with the Egypt Covington case. Covington, 27, was found shot to death inside her home in Van Buren Township on June 23, 2017 by her then-boyfriend. Shane Lamar Evans, 31, from Sumpter Township, Michigan was charged with murder and first-degree home invasion in connection with the case.
Adrian police seek man responsible for Christmas Eve stabbing
Read full article: Adrian police seek man responsible for Christmas Eve stabbingLights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. ADRIAN, Mich. – Police are looking for the man responsible for a stabbing on Christmas Eve in Adrian. Police said the victim was transported to a hospital in Toledo but the other man left on foot before police could arrive. Adrian Police were assisted at the scene by the Adrian Fire Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Adrian Police Department at 517-264-4808 or via email at APDTips@adrianmi.gov.
Monroe County hit-and-run, armed robbery suspect arrested after police pursuit into Toledo
Read full article: Monroe County hit-and-run, armed robbery suspect arrested after police pursuit into ToledoTOLEDO – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of crimes after a two-state police pursuit Saturday night. Just after 5 p.m., a Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy in Lambertville, just north of Toledo, was informed by a citizen of a damaged black Impala parked at a Rite Aid Pharmacy located near the intersection of Secor and Sterns roads. Deputies pursued the suspect southbound into Toledo, where they turned the pursuit over to the Toledo Police Department, who took the man into custody. He is currently lodged at the Lucas County Jail, pending extradition to Michigan for face charges of armed robbery, felonious assault and more. Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriffs Office Detective Bureau at 734-240-7530.
Amber Alert canceled: Madison Heights children found safe with family in Toledo
Read full article: Amber Alert canceled: Madison Heights children found safe with family in ToledoMADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – An Amber Alert issued Friday morning for a 4-month-old child and 1-year-old child in Madison Heights has been canceled after the children were found safe in Toledo. Madison Heights police said the children were found safe with family. Police originally believed the children had been kidnapped by an 18-year-old man was believed to be armed. The Amber Alert was issued early Friday morning warning the man may be headed to Detroit or Toledo with the children. Police said the man had assaulted the children’s father and took the children at gunpoint.
Pandemic pushes steep drop in foreign college students
Read full article: Pandemic pushes steep drop in foreign college studentsThe milestones I had changed.”Complications and new policies brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have stopped thousands of international students from attending universities in the U.S. this fall, raising concerns that the steep decline could foretell a long-lasting shift for universities that have come to rely on attracting international students. This fall, new international students enrolled at U.S. universities online or in person fell by 43%, according to a survey of more than 700 schools released Monday. The number of undergraduate and graduate international students at Michigan State University was down 20% and the University of Texas fell by 17%, while Arizona State University and Ohio State University each reported declines of 15%. “International higher education is under the greatest stress it has been in decades.”The sudden drop in enrollment will be felt in budgets at colleges because foreign students typically pay higher tuition rates. But U.S. universities are facing increased competition from countries, including Canada and Australia, that are trying to woo more foreign students.