Contingencies and Commitments (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2025 USD ($) classAction
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss contingency liability	$ 110
Loss contingency, fees and costs	$ 4
Number of class actions, COVID-19 \| classAction		2
Remainder of 2025		$ 900
2026		400
2027		1,300
2028		1,300
2029		1,500
Thereafter		$ 3,200

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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