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CASH EQUIVALENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Realized investment gains (losses) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Allowance for credit loss related to marketable securities, not previously recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Allowance for credit loss related to marketable securities | 0 |  | 0 |  | $ 0
Non-current marketable securities investments reclassified to current | 34,400,000 |  | 34,400,000 |  |
Impairment charges | $ 400,000 | $ 0 | $ 400,000 | $ 0 |

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