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OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET - SCHEDULE OF OTHER (INCOME) AND EXPENSE, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 28, 2025 | Sep. 29, 2024 | Sep. 28, 2025 | Sep. 29, 2024
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Write-down of equity investments in partnerships qualifying for historic and renewable energy tax credits | $ 0 | $ 49,626 | $ 0 | $ 81,017
Non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost relating to pension and other post-retirement benefit plans | 11,938 | 617 | 14,575 | 1,852
Other (income) expense, net | (739) | (142) | (4,767) | (174)
Total | $ 11,199 | $ 50,101 | $ 9,808 | $ 82,695

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