MARKETABLE SECURITIES - Unrealized Losses (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Marketable Securities Abstract
Unrealized losses on marketable securities	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Amount of unrealized loss on investment in securities classified as available-for-sale recognized in earnings.

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