Gasoline and diesel prices have surged over the last few weeks in the United States. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of the average prices drivers can expect at the pump. Graphics by Zev Black | Data from AAA as of March 4, 2025

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Arizona’s national parks and forests are already feeling a strain on resources after President Donald Trump's executive order for a federal hiring freeze and extensive firings. How will this impact visitors? Reporter alysa horton has the story: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/03/05/ari…

Now is as good a time as any to remind everyone that the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City (Negro Leagues Baseball Museum) exists to tell a deeply important American story -- one that is ultimately about triumph. Our history, good and bad, is all we have. Learning it is our duty.

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Today, I visited St. Mary's Food Bank with Arielle and spoke with President and CEO Milt Liu about the USDA budget cuts coming in May. Explainer video coming soon!

Arizona libraries and museums face uncertainty after the Trump administration slashed the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The independent federal agency provides grant funding to museums and libraries. Reporter @SRea_ASU has more: cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/04/08/ari…

Is that THE Quinton Pressley behind the desk with THE Ryan Pasiecznik??? It is!

Final day in the bureau… final in person class EVER!

Excited to share my new blog, Cooperstown Chronicles, where I’ll be writing all about the Baseball Hall of Fame. Kicking it off with my first post on my favorite player ever: David Ortiz. Big Papi defined clutch. Read it here: medium.com/@zevblack/1128… #MLB #RedSox #HOF

Billy Williams showed up every day for the Cubs. In 1965, he played 164 games in a 162-game season. No big October moment, but he’s exactly what the Hall of Fame should celebrate. Cubs fans never forgot him and we shouldn't either. Read along here. medium.com/@zevblack/0aff…

Don Mattingly was the heart of the Yankees in the ’80s, a batting champ, MVP and Gold Glove first baseman. But does Donnie Baseball really belong in Cooperstown? I break down his Hall of Fame case here. medium.com/@zevblack/b446…

From a cardboard glove in Panama to the only unanimous Hall of Famer ever. Mariano Rivera is the greatest closer in baseball history. Discover how the Sandman shut the door on everyone. medium.com/@zevblack/3edf…

2,000 hits. 350+ home runs. 60+ WAR. Elite defense for over a decade. Manny Machado is building a Hall of Fame career right in front of us. Read more about why I think he belongs in MLB's Hall of Fame. medium.com/@zevblack/0c13…

Johan Santana had a Koufax-like peak… but the Hall forgot. He dominated the AL for 5 years, won 2 Cy Youngs, and threw a no-hitter... and still didn’t get 5% on the ballot. So why was he one and done on the Hall of Fame ballot? Learn why here: medium.com/@zevblack/f4a9…

Greg Maddux didn’t need 98 MPH to dominate. With command, precision, and 4 straight Cy Youngs, “The Professor” became one of MLB’s greatest pitchers. He proved that mastery of the strike zone could be just as overpowering as velocity. Read more here: medium.com/@zevblack/e188…

From Zev Black: Arizona Rattlers get measure of revenge on Strike Force to begin 2026 Indoor Football League season #AzNewsmedia yourvalley.net/stories/fast-s…

Kicking off the 2026 season! Just published my first Arizona Rattlers article of the year. Arizona takes down the Strike Force led by QB Maxwell Meylor and his five total touchdowns. Read the full story below. yourvalley.net/phoenix-indepe…

Slow start, strong finish. The Arizona Rattlers rallied in the second half to beat Northern Arizona 44-32 and move to 3-1. Read more on how the Rattlers pulled away in the second half. #AZNEWSMEDIA yourvalley.net/stories/rattle…