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Restructuring Charges and Asset Write-Offs - Restructuring Related Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	$ 1,180,806
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	1,180,806
Restructuring charges and asset write-offs	1,134,316	$ 9,491
Restructuring and other	1,180,806	$ 9,491	$ 0
Other expenses, net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset write-offs	26,100
First Half 2024 Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	329,713
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	329,713
First Half 2024 Restructuring | Other expenses, net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset write-offs	5,400
Second Half 2024 Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	851,093
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	851,093
Second Half 2024 Restructuring | Cost of goods sold
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset write-offs	16,500
Restructuring and other	3,800
Second Half 2024 Restructuring | Other expenses, net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset write-offs	20,700
Asset Write-offs
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	1,013,503
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	1,013,503
Asset Write-offs | First Half 2024 Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	280,596
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	280,596
Asset Write-offs | Second Half 2024 Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	732,907
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	732,907
Severance and Employee Benefits
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	70,120
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	70,120
Severance and Employee Benefits | First Half 2024 Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	18,856
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	18,856
Severance and Employee Benefits | Second Half 2024 Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	51,264
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	51,264
Contract Cancellation Costs
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	62,257
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	62,257
Contract Cancellation Costs | First Half 2024 Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	24,887
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	24,887
Contract Cancellation Costs | Second Half 2024 Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	37,370
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	37,370
Other
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	34,926
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	34,926
Other | First Half 2024 Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	5,374
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	5,374
Other | Second Half 2024 Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring related charges	29,552
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring related charges	$ 29,552

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