v3.20.2

Other Investments - Interest Income, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Interest income, net
Interest income	$ 3,564		$ 6,904
Credit losses	(89)		(176)
Total interest income, net	$ 3,475	$ 0	$ 6,728	$ 0

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