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Property and Equipment, net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use, before Accumulated Amortization	$ 33	$ 30
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization	23	16
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization	5	5	$ 4
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization	252	210
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization	43	36	37
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross	377	338
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	70	0	0
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment	62	0	0
Facility exit costs \| NextGen Program
Accelerated depreciation		13	36
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Depreciation	$ 332	$ 354	$ 390

For each balance sheet presented, the amount of accumulated amortization for capitalized computer software costs.

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