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INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Oct. 18, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Valuation allowance | $ 26,250 | $ 30,219 |  |
Decrease in valuation allowance | 4,000 | 18,000 |  |
Decrease related to expired foreign tax credits | 5,100 |  |  |
Increase related to purchase accounting for state net operating losses | 800 |  |  |
Increase for state net operating losses generated in current year | 300 |  |  |
Operating loss carryforward subject to section 382 limitation |  |  | $ 48,800 |
Foreign tax credit | 23,400 |  |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits | 935 | 757 |  | $ 760
Total | 935 | 757 |  |
Accrued withholding tax | 600 |  |  |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities |  |  |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits | 935 | $ 757 |  |
Domestic Tax Authority |  |  |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | 104,000 |  |  |
Foreign Tax Authority |  |  |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | 4,900 |  |  |
Operating loss carryforward, not subject to expiration | 2,200 |  |  |
Operating loss carryforward, subject to expiration | 2,700 |  |  |
State and Local Jurisdiction |  |  |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 56,800 |  |  |

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