Juliana Kim

LEILA FADEL, HOST: Hawaii is on a rare tornado watch as Hurricane Lowell passes just west of the islands. The Category 2 storm is expected to bring powerful waves, flash flooding and mudslides. NPR's Juliana Kim reports from the island of Oahu. JULIANA KI... See more

Hurricane Lowell triggers hurricane warnings on its approach to western Hawaii as a major Category 3 storm. Copyright 2026 NPR Hurricane Lowell triggers hurricane warnings on its approach to western Hawaii as a major Category 3 storm. Copyright 2026 NPR C... See more

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92 Gloria Steinem, a trailblazi... See more

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At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom. Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free ... See more