Israeli forces have entered homes and shops in the occupied West Bank’s Qalandiya refugee camp, near Ramallah, issuing demolition threats against businesses.
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said on Wednesday that eight Palestinian people were taken to hospital after suffering injuries.
Mohammad Aslan, spokesman for the committee that runs the affairs of the camp, told the AFP news agency that the Israeli army had arrested at least 20 people and took up positions on residents’ roofs.
In 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government advanced plans for the construction of an illegal 9,000-unit settlement on the grounds of Jerusalem’s former Atarot airport, adjacent to Qalandiya.
Palestinian residents have since voiced fear that raids and home demolitions could be tied to a strategy of eviction before illegal settlement construction, without any official word from Israeli authorities.
Thousands of Palestinians have taken part in a mass funeral in Gaza City for 112 members of the Hassayna and Abu Sharia families, whose remains were recently recovered from beneath the rubble nearly three years after an Israeli air raid.
Mourners gathered on Tuesday as bodies wrapped in Palestinian flags were carried through the streets of the besieged city before burial, in what local media described as one of the largest funerals since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began in October 2023.
Gaza’s civil defence said its crews spent two weeks excavating a destroyed residential building in the Sabra neighbourhood, eventually retrieving the remains of 112 people, including at least 40 children.
The families were killed in an Israeli strike in November 2023 that flattened their homes.
Relatives used the funeral to renew accusations that Israel committed war crimes in Gaza and demanded international investigations into the attack and the hundreds of bodies still believed to be buried under rubble across the territory.
What was the last time you had trouble finding a specific picture you took three years ago? It usually takes around twenty minutes to find it on your phone, laptop, and external drive. And sometimes you cannot find something even in Dropbox, while you actually saved it there.
It is normal that nowadays people create hundreds of files every week and do not have a system to organize them. Vacation photos are on your phone, tax documents are on your computer, and important contracts are somewhere else. This costs you time and energy.
The good news is that you can change that. All you need is an adequate storage system that allows you to keep all your files in one place and access them from any of your devices.
This guide will help you implement it. Let’s get started!
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Why Do You Need A Unified Storage System?
Before diving into the details, let us discuss why this is necessary.
If you do not have a proper system for organizing your files, you waste time trying to find them. You may also lose important memories or documents. What if your phone suddenly crashes and you do not have any backups? What if you accidentally delete an important receipt? These situations can create unnecessary stress.
However, a unified storage system solves these problems because everything is stored, backed up, and easy to find. There is also the peace of mind that comes with knowing your important files are safe.
Choose A Storage Platform That Works For You
The first step in creating a storage system is choosing a platform that suits you best.
There are several major cloud storage platforms available today, and each works differently.
Google Drive is still popular among Android phone users and people with Gmail accounts. It offers 15GB of free storage and integrates well with Google Docs, Sheets, and Photos.
Microsoft OneDrive is a good choice for people who mainly use Windows products. It also integrates well with Microsoft Office.
Apple iCloud is designed for iPhone and Mac users and includes automatic photo backups.
Proton Drive is a good choice for people who value privacy when storing personal files. It offers end-to-end encrypted cloud storage, automatic photo backups, file syncing, and secure sharing across devices.
Your choice of cloud storage depends on three things:
The devices you already use.
The amount of storage space you actually need.
How comfortable you are with the interface.
The price is not the most important factor. What matters most is choosing a service that works smoothly with your existing devices.
Create A Proper Folder Structure
This is where most people fail. They do not plan their folder structure beforehand.
Create your main folders by category instead of using dates or random names. For example:
Personal (receipts, tax documents, insurance, etc.)
Memories (photos and videos organized by year, then month)
Creative (your creative projects)
Reference (articles, manuals, and other useful resources)
Active Projects (your current projects)
Within these main folders, create subfolders whenever needed. For photos and videos, organize them by year, then by month or event, because you will usually think, “I need that photo from July 2026.“
The most important thing is consistency. Decide on your structure, write it down somewhere, and stick to it. Whenever you upload a file, think about how you would search for it six months later.
Use A Consistent Filename Convention
File names are an important part of your system, although many people underestimate them. Names like “Doc1” or “IMG_002847” do not tell you anything about the file.
Create a simple naming pattern and use it consistently. Something like 2026-07-10_VacationPhotos_Day3 works much better than Vacation3.jpg.
For documents, you can use names such as:
TaxReturn_2025_Federal
IRS_v2_FINAL_NEW
This saves a lot of time when searching because you can quickly recognize files just by reading their names. It is also helpful when thumbnails are unavailable.
Your future self will thank you for it.
Organize Your Files By Type
Although keeping everything in one place is convenient, different file types require different approaches.
For photos and videos, use the built-in automatic backup features available in most cloud storage services. Enable automatic uploads from your phone so your photos are backed up as soon as you take them.
For documents, use folders with version control. If you edit an important document, keep previous versions for several months before deleting them. Most storage services either do this automatically or allow you to restore older versions.
For miscellaneous files such as receipts, warranties, and manuals, simply create archive folders organized by year. You do not need a perfect system. Just scan or photograph them, save them as PDFs if needed, and upload them.
Set Up Automatic Syncing And Backups
The best storage system works without requiring constant attention.
When setting up your storage service, enable automatic syncing for the folders you use most often.
Turn on automatic photo and video backup on your phone.
Sync your important folders on your computer.
Let your files upload automatically whenever possible.
For additional protection, enable version history or automatic backups for important documents. Most storage services keep older versions for at least 30 days.
Consider Device Accessibility
Your storage system only works if you can access your files whenever you need them.
Take some time to install the storage app on all your devices, including your phone, tablet, computer, and backup devices. A little effort now can save you a lot of frustration later.
Most services also allow you to access your files through a web browser, even if you do not have the app installed. This can be very useful in an emergency.
Maintain Your Storage System
Creating a good storage system is only half the job. Keeping it organized requires very little effort.
Once every quarter, spend about an hour doing some basic maintenance.
Delete duplicate files.
Archive rarely used photos and documents.
Move completed projects into a dedicated folder.
Just as importantly, stay consistent. Every time you save a file, spend an extra ten seconds placing it in the correct folder with the proper filename. That is much easier than reorganizing a messy folder structure later.
Do Not Forget About Privacy And Security
While organization is important, security matters too.
Make sure you understand your storage provider’s privacy policy. Enable two-factor authentication and use a strong password. These simple steps help protect your files from unauthorized access.
If you store sensitive documents such as tax returns or bank statements, remember that no online storage solution is completely risk-free. Keeping an additional backup on an external drive at home is still a good idea.
Start Now
The hardest part of building any system is getting started.
Choose one storage service, spend about 30 minutes creating your folder structure and naming convention, and enable automatic photo backups on your phone.
That is all you need to do at first. Your storage system will continue to grow naturally as you use it. Within a couple of weeks, you will have a system that works well.
No more lost memories. Quick access to your documents. No more wondering where to save new files. A little effort today can save you a lot of time and stress later.
Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd-minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning 2-1 comeback victory over England, setting up a final against European champions Spain.
England had been on course to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them ahead 10 minutes into the second half of Wednesday’s semifinal, played in front of 68,239 fans in Atlanta.
The fierce rivalry between these nations has produced several memorable contests on the World Cup stage over the years, and this encounter will be remembered in Argentina as the stuff of legend after the South Americans denied England with two late goals.
Messi set up Enzo Fernandez to drill in an 85th-minute equaliser and then, with extra time looming, crossed for substitute Lautaro Martinez to head in the winner in the second minute of stoppage time.
No team has retained the World Cup since Brazil in 1962, and now Messi will become only the second player, after Brazilian great Cafu, to appear in three World Cup finals.
The final will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, as the first 48-team World Cup culminates in a showdown between the reigning champions of Europe and South America.
The U.S. men’s national team made its first World Cup game on home soil in 32 years one to remember, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in front of a sold-out crowd at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) in Inglewood on Friday night.
Here’s a look at some of the best moments before and during the game as captured by the Los Angeles Times photography staff:
U.S. fans march to Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) before the start of the U.S.-Paraguay World Cup match Friday.
(Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times)
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1.David Beckham, right, and Tom Cruise waves to fans before the World Cup group stage match.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)2.Katy Perry, right, and Tius Luka perform during the World Cup opening ceremony before the U.S.-Paraguay match.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)3.U.S. players, left, and Paraguay players enter the pitch before their World Cup group stage match.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
U.S. forward Christian Pulisic, right, controls the ball in front of Paraguay defender Juan Jose Caceres during the first half Friday.
(Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times)
U.S. defender Antonee Robinson, right, and Paraguay midfielder Diego Gomez battle for the ball during the first half. (Kelvin Kuo / Los Angeles Times)
U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie celebrates after a U.S. goal in the first half against Paraguay. (Kelvin Kuo / Los Angeles Times)
U.S. star Christian Pulisic celebrates after a goal in the first half of a 4-1 win over Paraguay at the World Cup on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium).
(Kelvin Kuo / Los Angeles Times)
U.S. players and coach Mauricio Pochettino, center, celebrate after a 4-1 win over Paraguay in the World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) on Friday night.
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1.Paraguay midfielder Cristian Roldan heads the ball over U.S. striker Folarin Balogun during the second half.(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)2.Paraguay forward Julio Enciso jumps over U.S. defender Chris Richards during the second half.(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)3.A stage is placed for the opening ceremony before the start of the U.S. vs. Paraguay match at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) on Friday.(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Fans cheer during the United States’ 4-1 win over Paraguay at the World Cup on Friday.
It was the summer of 1949 when a 22-year-old, newly hired Milwaukee photojournalist was assigned to take portraits of an unknown 23-year-old actor passing through town on a publicity tour. John Ahlhauser spent 30 minutes capturing seven photos of the up-and-coming starlet. One was published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Ahlhauser took the other six home.
That unknown actor was Marilyn Monroe (although her legal name was still Norma Jeane Mortenson).
To celebrate Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1, five photos from the shoot are being auctioned off through proxy bidding until Tuesday morning, when the live auction will occur. The photos were shot as part of a promotion for Monroe’s brief role in the Marx brothers’ final feature together, “Love Happy.” According to Ahlhauser’s daughter, Mame O’Meara, these pictures represent an unguarded and unedited version of the celebrity.
“When we took it to ‘Antiques Roadshow’ — which it did not get on at that moment — they said these are before she got her nose job, before she went platinum, and that she had developed a look in her eye in January of 1950 that really kept you out of her personal space,” O’Meara said. “They describe these seven little pictures as windows into her soul.”
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran one photo in 1949 and a second image was used in Gloria Steinem’s 1988 book, “Marilyn: Norma Jeane.” In 2011, all of Ahlhauser’s work was placed in a trust, including his photos of Monroe.
Monroe’s estate was controlled by Anna Strasberg, the second wife of Monroe’s acting coach and close friend, Lee Strasberg, since his death in 1982. O’Meara explained that the family waited to release Ahlahauser’s photos of Monroe because of the “contention” over Anna Strasberg’s ownership of Monroe’s image. Strasberg died in 2024.
“Strasberg was fighting in court for all of the images of Marilyn, and we put these in a trust and actually worked to keep them quiet at that time,” O’Meara explained.
When Ahlhauser died in March 2016, O’Meara and her five siblings inherited hundreds of their father’s yellow Kodak photo boxes. Inside the boxes were his photos of Monroe, organized with the “sleeve dated and with the assignment on the outside.”
“I wanted to touch absolutely everything in the boxes,” O’Meara said. “[My siblings] were both gracious, and none of them wanted to, and so I have had the privilege the last six years of going through every print he ever made, and I’m just working on the negatives now.”
However, O’Meara and her siblings aren’t entirely ready to let go of Monroe yet. While they’ll be auctioning off five of the photos, they’re planning to keep two.
“We’re selling these five, and people can take the copyright and put them on coffee mugs, or make an AI movie, or whatever they want to do with them,” O’Meara said, laughing. “We’ll just keep the two really nice ones that he was so proud of. We’ll keep those in his collection, and we can sell prints if we feel like it.”
While Ahlhauser’s photo of Monroe may become his most iconic image, the session didn’t feel like a particularly notable event in his career. It wasn’t as impactful as when he photographed the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago or civil rights marches in 1960s Mississippi. But for O’Meara, that’s where the beauty of these photos lies.
“They are both really nobodies; they’re both people doing a job,” O’Meara said. “And yet, when I look at those pictures, I think they both had to really allow themselves to let the camera find the vulnerability, and that to me is the art in it.”
