Russia’s Ukraine war has already seen the first use of hypersonic missiles. Other firsts may lie in wait

Can companies fire pro-Trump rioters? It’s complicated

Our mission to make business better is fueled by readers like you. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today. After hundreds of Trump supporters rioted this week inside the Capitol, employers have started to fire some of those who took part. On Friday an Illinois-based real estate brokerage said it had terminated one agent who […]

Business’s social goals are not a passing political play

Good morning. It’s a sign of the sad state of U.S. public debate that nothing escapes political polarization these days, business included. Rising corporate attention to social issues—racial justice, climate change, inequality—is derided by commentators as “woke” behavior, with pundits on the left dismissing it as insincere posturing, while those on the right attack it as unwise […]

The era of peak oil has already arrived for this energy giant

Royal Dutch Shell Plc said its carbon emissions and oil production have peaked and will decline in the coming years as the company laid out a detailed plan for its transition to cleaner energy. In a sign of how much the petroleum industry has shifted away from its mantra of growth and exploration, Shell said […]