Amount of increase in additional paid in capital (APIC) resulting from the issuance of warrants. Includes allocation of proceeds of debt securities issued with detachable stock purchase warrants.

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Exercise price per share or per unit of warrants or rights outstanding.

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SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY CARES Act Issuance (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended	21 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights			$ 39.06
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights			1,455,437
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding			1,882,517
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued	$ 16
US Treasury CARES Act Loan
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued		$ 30
CARES Act Loan Program Warrants
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights				427,080