## Russian energy giant Gazprom suffers $13.1 billion loss in 2024

Authored by kyivindependent.com

The loss of a key European market has dealt a severe financial blow to Russian energy giant Gazprom, resulting in net losses of 1.076 trillion rubles ($13.1 billion) in 2024, the Moscow Times reported on March 18.

While the company's total revenue increased by 11% and its gas revenue by 14%, it still ended the year with a sales loss of 192 billion rubles ($2.3 billion).

In 2023, Gazprom posted a net loss under international accounting standards for the first time in 25 years, recording a historic deficit of 629 billion rubles ($7.6 billion).

In 2023, the company delivered 32 billion cubic meters of gas to Europe, nearly six times less than its peak of over 180 billion cubic meters in 2018-2019.

On Jan. 13, Russian media outlet 47News reported that the company was preparing to lay off 1,600 employees from its central office.

Gazprom's financial woes stem largely from the EU's decision to reduce reliance on Russian energy following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Compounding its troubles, Russia's direct pipeline gas supplies to the EU have ceased completely after Ukraine refused to extend its transit agreement with Gazprom beyond Dec. 31, 2024. »

### Anti-Vaxx Mom Whose Daughter Died From Measles Says Disease 'Wasn't That Bad'

Authored by latintimes.com

A 6-year-old Texan died after contracting measles last month, marking the first death of a child in the U.S. caused by the highly contagious illness in nearly a decade.

During the interview, the young couple doubled down on their decision not to vaccinate their child even after her death.

"Do you still feel the same way about the MMR vaccine versus measles and the proper treatment with Dr. Ben Edwards?". »

### These scientists are building a cat database to understand why they act like that

Authored by npr.org

These scientists are building a cat database to understand why they act like that.

Over time, you've come to accept these unique characteristics of the various cats that share your life here on Earth.

But scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, along with UMass Chan Medical School are working on the Darwin's Cats project. »

### USA asks Lithuania for eggs after Finland and Denmark, internet calls it ‘Door to door begging’

Authored by hindustantimes.com

The price of eggs has soared in the US, turning the once-humble breakfast staple into a luxury item.

Latest reports indicate that the US has now reached out to Lithuania for eggs.

Finland has already refused to export eggs - a decision that sparked widespread mockery of “Donald Trump’s brand of diplomacy” on social media. »

### 20% of gamers love couch co-op: Split Fiction’s success is proof players want more

Authored by midiaresearch.com

20% of gamers count couch co-op as a favourite genre, but that share grows for younger gamers.

More couch co-op games = catering to more underserved gamers, like older gamers, women, couples, and roommates.

After the success of It Takes Two and now Split Fiction, the question remains: where are all the other couch co-op games?. »

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