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Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans Recognized in Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Pension Plan [Member] |  |
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans Recognized in Balance Sheet [Line Items] |  |
Current Liability | $ 883 | $ 933
Noncurrent Asset | (12,030) | (1,427)
Net Asset Recognized | (11,147) | (494)
Other Benefits Plan [Member] |  |
Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans Recognized in Balance Sheet [Line Items] |  |
Current Liability |  |
Noncurrent Asset | (24,826) | (20,352)
Net Asset Recognized | $ (24,826) | $ (20,352)

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