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Equity Investments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023
Equity Investments [Abstract] |
Schedule of Equity Investments |
| December 31,
| 2023 |  | 2022
Equity method investments | $ | 8,896 |  | $ | 11,697
Other investments |  | 45,864 |  |  | 32,855
Total | $ | 54,760 |  | $ | 44,552

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