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Investments in Equity Securities (Investment in Cronos Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024
Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments			$ 315,000,000
Cronos [Member]
Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage (approximately)			40.90%
Equity method investment, number of shares owned, common (in shares)			157.0
Equity method investment, difference between carrying amount and fair value		$ (8,000,000)
Equity method investment, difference between carrying amount and fair value, percentage	20.00%	(2.00%)
Equity method investment, impairment	$ 107,000,000	$ 0

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