Ana Durrani

Jan 6, 2025 | sfgate.com | Ana Durrani

Winter Storm Blair blanketed large swaths of the U.S., stretching from the Ohio Valley to the East Coast in ice and snow on Monday, affecting tens of millions of Americans who are now scrambling to protect their homes. The weather event brought bone-chilling temperatures in the teens and early 20s, caused widespread travel cancellations and delays, and forced schools and government offices to close in several states, including in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, and parts of New Jersey.

Oct 12, 2024 | sfgate.com | Ana Durrani

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, unleashing torrential rain and likely causing storm surges, it may turn your basement into the indoor swimming pool you never wanted. Now you’re knee-deep in water and untold repairs. “Regardless of where you live, you have probably experienced a major storm recently—or at least felt the aftermath of one—and that probably wasn’t the last one you’ll see,” says Bailey Carson, home care expert at Angi.

Sep 6, 2024 | forbes.com | Tom Scalisi |Ana Durrani |Samantha Allen

There are a lot of great things about ARW Home. Customers can choose their own technicians—something exceedingly rare in the home warranty industry. There are also different coverage tiers, allowing customers to choose the one that best fits their needs compared to their budget. Forbes Home extensively researched ARW’s offerings, product tiers, prices and availability. By the end of the analysis, it earned a 4.3-star rating out of a potential 5 stars.

Jul 5, 2024 | cheddar.com | Ana Durrani

Imagine driving your electric vehicle from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City, or from New York City to Detroit-on a single charge. Today, even with the longest-range EV-the Lucid Air Grand Touring -that would be impossible. But solid-state batteries, or SSBs, may be about to turn this fantasy into a reality and help usher EVs into a new era of efficiency, performance and safety. The lithium-ion battery technology used in current EVs has its limitations.

May 23, 2024 | cheddar.com | Ana Durrani

Fast fashion may be becoming a thing of the past as consumers are increasingly turning toward more sustainable fashion choices - and brands are hearing them. Growing environmental awareness, ethical considerations, and the influence of social media have largely driven the change. "The demand for sustainable fashion is quite robust and growing," says Katrina Caspelich, chief marketing officer at Remake, a nonprofit fighting for fair pay and climate justice in the fashion industry.