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GENERAL INFORMATION - Share Repurchases and Dividends (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025	Apr. 30, 2025	Jul. 27, 2023	Jan. 28, 2019
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.11
Share Repurchase Program 2025
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 1,865
Share Repurchase Program 2025 \| Subsequent Event
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Share repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 1,500
Share Repurchase Program 2023
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Share repurchase program, authorized amount			$ 500
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 1,865
Share Repurchase Program 2019
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Share repurchase program, authorized amount				$ 500