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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - Narrative (Details) | May 01, 2021 | Apr. 30, 2021
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BuzzFeed Japan | Yahoo Japan |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |
Ownership interest, noncontrolling owners (as percent) | 24.50% | 49.00%

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