INCOME TAXES - Deferred Tax Asset, Valuation Allowance RollForward (Details) - Deferred tax asset - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ (419,356)	$ (262,238)	$ (293,397)
Valuation allowances established	(44,759)	(159,919)	(206,574)
Changes to existing valuation allowances	(1,242)	2,780	(1,500)
Acquisition and purchase accounting	(475)	21	239,233
Ending balance	$ (465,832)	$ (419,356)	$ (262,238)

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