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Supplemental Disclosures - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Supplemental Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Cash paid for income taxes, net | $ 77 | $ 1,126
Cash paid for interest | 6,750 | 9,599
Non-cash investing and financing activities: |  |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to property and equipment | 217 | 245
Accrued deferred offering costs | 83 | 597
Exchange of accounts receivable for investment in equity securities | $ 0 | $ 750

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