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Investments in Equity Securities (Investment in Cronos Narrative) (Details) - Cronos [Member] - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
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Investments [Line Items] |  |
Ownership percentage | 40.80% |
Number of ordinary shares owned (approximately) (in shares) | 157 |
Equity method investment, difference between carrying amount and fair value | $ (6) |
Equity method investment, difference between carrying amount and fair value, percentage (approximately) | (2.00%) |
Fair value of equity investment |  | $ 315

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