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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Exit and disposal costs (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost
Beginning balance	$ 759,419
Costs incurred and charged to expense	$ 14,346
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Asset Impairment Charges and Other
(Gains) losses on costs paid or settled	$ (36,916)
Costs paid or settled	(29,982)
Accretion	11,725
Ending balance	718,592
Disposal costs	(23,000)
Settlement of operating lease and other liabilities	43,000
Total net settlement	66,000
Cumulative costs incurred	823,000
Contract Termination Costs
Restructuring Cost
Beginning balance	759,419
Costs incurred and charged to expense	14,346
(Gains) losses on costs paid or settled	(36,916)
Costs paid or settled	(29,982)
Accretion	11,725
Ending balance	$ 718,592

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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