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INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets	$ 1,442,000	$ 1,806,000
Interest or penalties expense	0	0	$ 0
Interest or penalties accrued	0	$ 0
Federal
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforward	532,800,000
Limited net operating loss carryforward	121,700,000
Net operating losses with an indefinite life	411,000,000.0
U.S. State and Local
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforward	690,500,000
Net operating losses with an indefinite life	$ 194,900,000

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The amount of estimated penalties and interest accrued as of the balance sheet date arising from income tax examinations.

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Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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