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Restructuring and Other Related Charges (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related charges	$ 43,200		$ 26,536	$ 49,464	$ 27,787
Restructuring and other related impairment charges					11,600
Operating lease impairment charge					9,100
Impairment of leasehold improvements					2,500
Accrued restructuring and other related costs		$ 16,445	16,445	6,221	13,734
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related charges			(600)	100	20,500
International
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related charges			17,500
Accrued liabilities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrued restructuring and other related costs		16,400	16,400	6,200
Severance and Employee-Related Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related charges		11,900		5,300
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining		5,000	5,000
Accrued restructuring and other related costs		$ 14,603	$ 14,603	4,884	$ 8,726
Content Impairments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related charges				$ 44,200