Property, Plant And Equipment, And Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset, Fair Value Disclosure

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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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Amount of loss from impairment of right-of-use asset from operating lease.

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Restructuring, Impairment and Other Costs of Terminated Program - Sublease Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment expense for facilities		$ 53,401
Impairment of other property, plant and equipment		5,120
Total impairment of right-of-use assets and property, plant and equipment	$ 1,200	58,521	$ 0
Reported Value Measurement
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and Operating lease right-of-use assets	90,539	90,539
Property, Plant and Equipment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment expense for facilities		9,372
Impairment of other property, plant and equipment		5,120
Total impairment of right-of-use assets and property, plant and equipment		14,492
Property, Plant and Equipment \| Reported Value Measurement
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and Operating lease right-of-use assets	16,348	16,348
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment expense for facilities		44,029
Total impairment of right-of-use assets and property, plant and equipment		44,029
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets \| Reported Value Measurement
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and Operating lease right-of-use assets	74,191	74,191
Fair Value, Level 3 \| Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and Operating lease right-of-use assets	37,138	37,138
Fair Value, Level 3 \| Property, Plant and Equipment \| Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and Operating lease right-of-use assets	6,976	6,976
Fair Value, Level 3 \| Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets \| Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 30,162	$ 30,162