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What Gregg Popovich learned at the Air Force Academy

Some lessons extend way outside the classroom.

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Some of the lessons learned in Colorado Springs extend outside the classroom.Flashback: When <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio Spurs&#x27;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/01/spurs-okc-wcf-finals-wemby-wembanyama" data-vars-content-id="d3938949-792f-4107-b5c1-1b6c908c2478" data-vars-headline="What Gregg Popovich learned at the Air Force Academy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/01/spurs-okc-wcf-finals-wemby-wembanyama" target="_self">San Antonio Spurs&#x27;</a> then-head coach Gregg Popovich addressed cadets during his 2019 induction speech for the Air Force Academy Athletics Hall of Fame, he <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reflected" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Popovich-recalls-life-lessons-learned-at-Air-13820590.php" data-vars-content-id="d3938949-792f-4107-b5c1-1b6c908c2478" data-vars-headline="What Gregg Popovich learned at the Air Force Academy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/Popovich-recalls-life-lessons-learned-at-Air-13820590.php" target="_blank">reflected</a> on how his period at the school — he graduated in 1970 — shaped his career.

ChatGPT is coming to CU. California may show what's ahead

The University of Colorado signed a deal to bring the AI tool to all four of its campuses.

As AI expands on University of Colorado campuses, a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="study" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/04/07/sdsu-ai-study-college-students-california-universities-careers" data-vars-content-id="4b956e84-39cf-4849-938a-668738e06343" data-vars-headline="ChatGPT is coming to CU. California may show what&#x27;s ahead" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/04/07/sdsu-ai-study-college-students-california-universities-careers" target="_self">study</a> out of California hints at how students may respond.State of play: The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI coursework" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/03/23/ai-colorado-springs-schools-claude-uccs" data-vars-content-id="4b956e84-39cf-4849-938a-668738e06343" data-vars-headline="ChatGPT is coming to CU. California may show what&#x27;s ahead" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/03/23/ai-colorado-springs-schools-claude-uccs" target="_self">AI coursework</a> and self-paced AI learning <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="resources" data-vars-click-url="https://ai.uccs.edu/chatgpt" data-vars-content-id="4b956e84-39cf-4849-938a-668738e06343" data-vars-headline="ChatGPT is coming to CU. California may show what&#x27;s ahead" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ai.uccs.edu/chatgpt" target="_blank">resources</a>.

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Colorado Springs

From pubs to breweries, here's where fans can catch every match.

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For Colorado Springs soccer fans, the road to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/2026-world-cup-casual-fan-guide" data-vars-content-id="02ebb3f0-ca2c-434c-b68c-aec525524ea9" data-vars-headline="Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/2026-world-cup-casual-fan-guide" target="_self">2026 FIFA World Cup</a> won&#x27;t start at kickoff — first you&#x27;ve got to decide where to watch.State of play: Local bars, pubs and breweries are gearing up for packed watch parties, early-morning kickoffs and plenty of celebrations.

AI is making college students change majors, poll finds

Nearly half say they've thought at least a fair amount about it.

Nearly half of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="college students" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/14/college-jobs-gallup-ai" data-vars-content-id="addfde81-eba6-4264-a25f-ea6b8f92c35b" data-vars-headline="AI is making college students change majors, poll finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/14/college-jobs-gallup-ai" target="_self">college students</a> say they&#x27;ve thought at least a fair amount about changing their major or studies because of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI&#x27;s potential impact" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" data-vars-content-id="addfde81-eba6-4264-a25f-ea6b8f92c35b" data-vars-headline="AI is making college students change majors, poll finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" target="_self">AI&#x27;s potential impact</a>, according to newly released polling.The big picture: College graduates are entering a job market that&#x27;s been rocked by a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="massive tech evolution" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/09/jobs-early-career-college-artificial-intelligence" data-vars-content-id="addfde81-eba6-4264-a25f-ea6b8f92c35b" data-vars-headline="AI is making college students change majors, poll finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/09/jobs-early-career-college-artificial-intelligence" target="_self">massive tech evolution</a>, reshaping <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="career prospects" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/26/ai-entry-level-jobs" data-vars-content-id="addfde81-eba6-4264-a25f-ea6b8f92c35b" data-vars-headline="AI is making college students change majors, poll finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/26/ai-entry-level-jobs" target="_self">career prospects</a> for entry-level workers.

Colorado maternal care grade drops

Rural care gaps and limited treatment options remain major barriers.

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Colorado <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="earned a C" data-vars-click-url="https://policycentermmh.org/state-report-cards/" data-vars-content-id="a0378233-8b00-4fc0-a755-92cf5f84d828" data-vars-headline="Colorado maternal care grade drops" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://policycentermmh.org/state-report-cards/" target="_blank">earned a C</a> for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="maternal mental health care" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/15/maternal-mortality-solvable-health-problem" data-vars-content-id="a0378233-8b00-4fc0-a755-92cf5f84d828" data-vars-headline="Colorado maternal care grade drops" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/15/maternal-mortality-solvable-health-problem" target="_self">maternal mental health care</a> this year, down from a B- in 2025, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new report" data-vars-click-url="https://policycentermmh.org/2026-maternal-mental-health-state-report-cards/" data-vars-content-id="a0378233-8b00-4fc0-a755-92cf5f84d828" data-vars-headline="Colorado maternal care grade drops" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://policycentermmh.org/2026-maternal-mental-health-state-report-cards/" target="_blank">new report</a> from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.Why it matters: About 1 in 5 U.S. moms experience maternal mental health conditions such as postpartum depression, and most don&#x27;t get treatment.

A grid map showing maternal mental health grades by U.S. state in 2026 based on 27 measures related to screening, providers, treatment, policy, and parental support. 11 states have a "B" grade, 25 have a "C" and 15 a "D." No states received an "A."

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Colorado maternal care grade drops

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