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INVESTMENTS - Other Equity Investment Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 37,671 | $ 75,171
Impairment of investments included in earnings |  | (6,684)
Upward adjustment for observable price change | 89,083 |
Dispositions | (410) | (33,843)
Foreign currency translation | (6,803) | 3,027
Ending balance | $ 119,541 | $ 37,671

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