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Other Non-Operating (Expense) Income (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024
Schedule of Non-Operating (Expense) Income [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of businesses | $ 371 | $ 3,483 | $ 371 | $ 4,358
World of Good Brands [Member] |  |  |  |
Schedule of Non-Operating (Expense) Income [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of businesses |  | $ 3,500 |  |
Education [Member] | Higher Education [Member] | Kaplan University Transaction [Member] |  |  |  |
Schedule of Non-Operating (Expense) Income [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain related to contingent consideration |  |  |  | $ 900

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