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Striking the West as frequently as possible is the only way for Islamic State to remain relevant — and continue to outshine its jihadist competitor al-Qaida — in the aftermath of the collapse of Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, according to experts. Knowing that the terror group can still wage information warfare, radicalizing and recruiting followers, has Europe bracing for more ‘lone wolf’ attacks.

An admitted addiction to smartphones is something teenagers in the US and Japan have in common. And the kids are not alone. A recent study finds a growing number of American and Japanese parents also feel they’re dependent on electronic devices.

EXPLAINER: Government can’t touch this. In the United States, the feds must keep their hands off religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. It’s all right there in the First Amendment to the US Constitution.

VIDEO: The largest privately owned home in the United States is the Biltmore Estate near Asheville, North Carolina. A relic of the so-called Gilded Age, the mammoth estate is still owned by the descendants of one of America’s richest families, the Vanderbilts. Take a tour for a glimpse of how the wealthiest Americans once lived.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was extended to Haitians in the US after Haiti was rocked by a huge 2010 earthquake that killed thousands. When a strong quake hit Mexico last month, killing more than 300 people, removal proceedings against undocumented Mexicans in the US continued and TPS was not given to Mexicans living in the US. So what’s the difference between Haiti and Mexico?

VIDEO: Sometimes a hometown restaurant is more than just a place to grab a bite. That’s true of a New York corner eatery that has served Ukrainian cuisine for more than a half-century. A true survivor in a city that’s tough on small businesses, Veselka’s story is also one of family, new experiences, and bringing a little of the Old World to the new.