v3.25.4

Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Contract assets |  | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Revenue recognized |  | $ 47,200,000 | 50,500,000 | $ 111,400,000
One-time retroactive adjustment |  |  | $ 20,800,000 |
Maximum limit of unpaid customer receivables | $ 125,000,000 |  |  |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01 |  |  |  |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition period |  | 1 year |  |
Advertising |  |  |  |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Payment terms |  | 30 days |  |
Advertising | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01 |  |  |  |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition period |  | 1 year |  |
Distribution | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01 |  |  |  |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition period |  | 1 year |  |

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