Integration and reorganization costs - Schedule of Severance-Related Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Integration and reorganization costs	$ 2,302	$ 12,318	$ 4,495	$ 21,816
Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Integration and reorganization costs	713	8,204	2,853	14,365
Operating Segments \| USA TODAY Media \| Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Integration and reorganization costs	631	6,494	1,746	10,649
Operating Segments \| Newsquest \| Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Integration and reorganization costs	130	389	418	495
Operating Segments \| LocaliQ \| Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Integration and reorganization costs	0	8	50	1,117
Corporate \| Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Integration and reorganization costs	$ (48)	$ 1,313	$ 639	$ 2,104

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