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ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - BluTV (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Nov. 30, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cash (used for) acquired from business acquisitions and working capital settlement | $ 0 | $ 50 | $ (3,612) |
BluTV |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Equity method investment, ownership (as a percent) |  |  |  | 35.00%
BluTV |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Percentage of voting interests acquired (as a percent) |  | 65.00% |  |

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