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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNITNG POLICIES AND OTHER FINANCIAL DATA - NOTE RECEIVABLE (Details) - KKR - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Receivables with Imputed Interest [Line Items]
Note receivable issued	$ 300
Note receivable interest rate (as a percent)	5.00%
Other long-term assets(3)
Receivables with Imputed Interest [Line Items]
Note receivable, net		$ 316	$ 297
Other Current Assets [Member]
Receivables with Imputed Interest [Line Items]
Note receivable, net			$ 3