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Business and Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2025
WAVE [Member] |  |
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Equity interest percentage |  | 50.00%
Overcast [Member] |  |
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Investment in strategic partnership | $ 5.5 |
Equity interest percentage | 19.50% | 19.20%
Current equity interest percentage |  | 19.20%

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