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	Dec. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		$ 20,464	$ 21	$ 373
San Diego Tower Sites
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	$ 20,000
Pretax gain on sale of building		19,200
West Palm Beach Station
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		$ 40,000