Most-Read In 2015: The Two-Way Stories That Found The Largest Audiences
You might have seen these stories before. They range from the serious — even the wonky — to the (arguably) absurd.
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Most-Shared In 2015: Stories That Grabbed The Two-Way's Readers
The metric of sheer page views only goes so far. We wanted to see which posts resonated enough with people that a high rate of readers shared them with friends and followers.
Grandfather Of VR: The Virtual Can Show The Beauty Of The Real
Tom Furness has been working for decades on what is now known as virtual reality and thinks it has the potential to solve the world's biggest problems. But with new power comes new responsibility.
Fact Checking Uber On Labor Laws
A law passed by Seattle, which allows Uber and other contract drivers to organize, raises many legal questions. But despite claims by Uber, it has real teeth.
Cybersecurity Legislation Finds A Place In U.S. Budget Bill
Congress has been trying to tackle cybersecurity for years. After several attempts to craft information-sharing legislation, the latest one has found its way into the must-pass federal spending bill.
Help A Blind Person Identify Everyday Things, Via Smartphone App
A new app called Be My Eyes pairs blind people with sighted volunteers who help them with daily tasks that require vision, at home and outside. It's part of a new "micro-volunteering" trend online.
What Can — Or Should — Internet Companies Do To Fight Terrorism?
Politicians are pressing social media and tech firms to do more to rein in the online presence of terrorist groups. But there are challenges, including defining what constitutes terrorist content.
For Sex Industry, Bitcoin Steps In Where Credit Cards Fear To Tread
Trying to crack down on sex trafficking, authorities have been going after online ads for adult services. Some in this industry have found a workaround to stay under the radar: cyber currency.
For Millennials, Rising Interest Rates Sound Like Olden Tales
The last time Fed policymakers raised rates, young Americans' lives were different. They couldn't share the news or comment via Twitter on iPhones and iPads because those things didn't exist.
Ford CEO Outlines Plans To Compete With Ride-Hailing Services
Ford Motor Company plans to roll out a fleet of hybrid cars, and it's also developing new ride-hailing services. This is Ford's latest effort to not just sell cars, but drive people and gain entry into the ride-hailing economy dominated by Uber and Lyft. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the Ford CEO Mark Fields about the company's move into other markets and the future of the auto industry.