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Restructuring and Other Charges (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 5 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | May 31, 2024 employee | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges | $ 60 | $ 0 |  | $ 156 | $ 0
Asset Write-Down |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges | $ 60 |  |  | 60 |
Employee Severance |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges |  |  |  | 61 |
Number of management employees separated from service | employee |  |  | 350 |  |
Executive Appointment | Chief Operating Officer |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges |  |  |  | 35 |
Payment for waiver of noncompete provisions |  |  |  | $ 25 |

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