SUMMARY: The European Union is hosting a donor conference in Brussels to rally support for Syria’s transition following President Bashar Assad’s ousting last December. The one-day meeting includes ministers from Western nations, neighboring Arab countries, and U.N. agencies, marking Syria’s first attendance with Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani. While Syria’s interim government seeks legitimacy and financial aid amid severe sanctions and ongoing security issues, the EU expresses caution due to regional instability and sectarian violence. The conference aims to address Syria’s economic needs for rebuilding, as humanitarian conditions remain dire, with high unemployment and millions displaced.

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SUMMARY: The South Florida weather forecast for March 16, 2025, highlights the aftermath of a severe weather system that caused widespread tornado damage in the Southeastern U.S. South Florida will experience minimal rain, with only a few showers expected. A drop in humidity and windy conditions will prompt a fire weather watch in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Although temperatures were warm in the 90s, a cold front will bring cooler weather with lows in the 50s. A shift to high pressure will result in comfortable conditions, with temperatures eventually climbing back into the 80s mid-week before another front arrives.

CBS News Miami’s Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera says to expect a few showers overnight heading into Monday morning but nothing too severe.

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SUMMARY: Patients are encouraged to appeal health insurance denials, as many face coverage refusals for treatments prescribed by their doctors. A recent study by the Commonwealth Fund revealed that over two out of five working-age adults are charged for services they believed were covered, but fewer than half challenge the charges. It’s essential to know patients have the right to appeal denials, even after an initial rejection. Key steps include contacting the insurer for appeal procedures, seeking support from healthcare providers, and gathering necessary documentation. Attorneys may charge high fees, adding to the burden for patients already struggling with care access.

More than two out of five working-age adults report being charged for a health service that they thought was free and fewer than half challenged those bills by contacting their provider or insurer.

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