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INVESTMENTS - Schedule of Gains and Losses due to Changes in Fair Value of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Total gains (losses) included in earnings | $ (1,405) | $ (72,497) | $ (9,064)
Monster LP |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Total gains (losses) included in earnings | 0 | (69,408) | (9,509)
Nearbuy |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Total gains (losses) included in earnings | $ (1,405) | $ (3,089) | $ 445

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