Leases - Maturity of Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2024	$ 158,984
2025	266,213
2026	111,686
2027	61,053
2028	60,182
Remaining	484,971
Total future minimum lease payments	1,143,089
Less imputed interest	(243,266)
Present value of lease liabilities	899,823
Finance Leases
2024	534
2025	1,069
2026	1,069
2027	1,069
2028	1,069
Remaining	267
Total future minimum lease payments	5,077
Less imputed interest	(1,137)
Present value of lease liabilities	3,940
Total
2024	159,518
2025	267,282
2026	112,755
2027	62,122
2028	61,251
Remaining	485,238
Total future minimum lease payments	1,148,166
Less imputed interest	(244,403)
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 903,763

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