Stories by Ava Berger
Ava Berger
By Ava Berger
From the Himalayas to Newt Gingrich, the 'tree-huggers' prevail
Ava Berger | Apr 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
On Earth Day, we take a look back at the rocky history of "tree-huggers." The term originated in the 1970s in the Himalayas and was later co-opted by American politics in the 1990s. Now, environmentalists are reclaiming the word.
By Ava Berger
Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's differentAva Berger | Apr 15, 2026, 7:58 PM UTC
By Ava Berger
Epstein survivors have mixed feelings on Melania Trump's call for hearing in CongressAva Berger, Jaclyn Diaz | Apr 10, 2026, 8:42 PM UTC
By Ava Berger
Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare public statementAva Berger | Apr 9, 2026, 9:05 PM UTC
By Ava Berger
Bill Gates will testify in the Epstein probe; Pam Bondi testimony postponedAva Berger | Apr 8, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
The Artemis II crew saw parts of the moon never seen before. Here's what they said
The astronauts on Artemis II observed parts of the moon humans had never seen before. Their findings provide a scientific baseline — and sense of wonder — for future missions.
Ava Berger | Apr 7, 2026, 9:20 PM UTC
