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Short-term and Long-term Investments (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Investment Holdings [Line Items] |  |
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Loss | $ (10,314) | $ (1,986)
Short-term Investments |  |
Investment Holdings [Line Items] |  |
Equity Securities Fv Ni Reclassified To Short Term Investments | $ 15,264 | $ 15,264

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