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Declining enrollment: International student enrollment has dropped 17% this fall as the Trump administration intensifies visa restrictions, revokes thousands of visas, and increases scrutiny on universities with large overseas populations. Arrests tied to pro-Palestinian activism and heightened application requirements have further thinned classrooms, reshaping campus dynamics as the academic year gets underway. Read more from Bloomberg. A subscription may be required.
When growth meets pushback: Local governments nationwide are racing to regulate data center construction as projects surge to meet AI-driven demand. Communities from Pennsylvania to Georgia are weighing zoning rules, water-use limits and public hearings amid fears of higher utility costs and environmental strain, even as state leaders court billions in new data-center investment. Read more from Louisiana Illuminator.
A new auto play: Ford is partnering with Amazon to let franchised dealers sell certified preowned vehicles online, enabling shoppers to secure financing, begin paperwork and schedule pickups through Amazon’s platform. The move expands Amazon’s growing auto retail push, following earlier deals with Hyundai and Hertz, and highlights rising e-commerce demand for streamlined used-car purchasing. Read more from CNBC.
