SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Part 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax [Abstract]
Reversal of reserve related to uncertain tax positions	$ 0	$ 0
Income tax penalties and interest accrued for unrecognized tax position	$ 17,000	$ 12,000
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