/*
Theme Name: NewsPress
Author: NewsPress
Description: A modern, high-performance editorial news theme. Clean, compact, mobile-first, SEO and accessibility friendly, ad-ready, and designed for daily publishing.
Version: 1.3.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: newspress
Tags: news, blog, one-column, two-columns, right-sidebar, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, wide-blocks, block-styles, editor-style
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  color-scheme: light;
  --color-primary: #0b3157;
  --color-primary-soft: #12406d;
  --color-secondary: #12406d;
  --color-accent: #d92d4a;
  --color-accent-strong: #b3122f;
  --color-accent-soft: #fbe9ec;
  --color-text: #152033;
  --color-heading: #0c1729;
  --color-text-soft: #596579;
  --color-muted: #5f6b7c;
  --color-page-bg: #f6f8fb;
  --color-bg: #ffffff;
  --color-surface: #edf2f6;
  --color-surface-2: #e2e9f0;
  --color-card: #ffffff;
  --color-elevated: #ffffff;
  --color-border: #dce3ea;
  --color-border-strong: #c9d2dc;
  --color-success: #157347;
  --color-warning: #9a5b00;
  --color-error: #b42318;
  --color-footer-bg: #0b1728;
  --color-footer-text: #c2cddb;
  --color-footer-heading: #ffffff;
  --color-footer-border: #24344b;
  --color-overlay: rgba(7, 11, 18, 0.55);

  --font-ui: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: "Source Serif 4", "Source Serif Pro", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-article: Georgia, "Source Serif 4", "Source Serif Pro", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-mono: "SFMono-Regular", Consolas, "Liberation Mono", Menlo, monospace;

  --fs-xs: 0.75rem;
  --fs-sm: 0.8125rem;
  --fs-base: 1rem;
  --fs-md: 1.0625rem;
  --fs-lg: 1.25rem;
  --fs-xl: 1.5rem;

  /* Fluid editorial scale */
  --fs-card: clamp(1.0625rem, 1rem + 0.3vw, 1.3125rem);
  --fs-card-compact: clamp(1rem, 0.94rem + 0.2vw, 1.125rem);
  --fs-section: clamp(1.5rem, 1.3rem + 0.6vw, 1.875rem);
  --fs-lead: clamp(1.875rem, 1.4rem + 2.1vw, 3.375rem);
  --fs-article-title: clamp(2.25rem, 1.85rem + 1.7vw, 3.5rem);
  --fs-display: clamp(2.375rem, 1.7rem + 2.4vw, 3.375rem);
  --fs-article-body: clamp(1.125rem, 1.0625rem + 0.25vw, 1.25rem);

  --lh-tight: 1.15;
  --lh-snug: 1.32;
  --lh-base: 1.6;
  --lh-article: 1.75;

  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.5rem;
  --space-6: 2rem;
  --space-7: 3rem;
  --space-8: 4rem;

  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.09);
  --shadow-lg: 0 14px 38px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.16);

  /* Card surfaces */
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
  --card-border: #dce3ea;
  --card-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --card-shadow-hover: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);

  --container-width: 1320px;
  --content-width: 720px;
  --sidebar-width: 340px;
  --gutter: clamp(1rem, 0.5rem + 1.4vw, 1.75rem);
  --gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);

  --transition-fast: 150ms ease;
  --transition: 200ms ease;

  --header-height: 62px;
  --nav-height: 48px;
}

/* Dark theme: layered, designed surfaces — not inverted. */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  color-scheme: dark;
  --color-primary: #71b7ff;
  --color-primary-soft: #8ec6ff;
  --color-secondary: #71b7ff;
  --color-accent: #ff5870;
  --color-accent-strong: #ff8093;
  --color-accent-soft: #3a1520;
  --color-text: #f2f5f8;
  --color-heading: #ffffff;
  --color-text-soft: #b4bfcc;
  --color-muted: #919dac;
  --color-page-bg: #090f17;
  --color-bg: #101925;
  --color-surface: #172231;
  --color-surface-2: #1e2a3a;
  --color-card: #101925;
  --color-elevated: #1a2635;
  --color-border: #2b3848;
  --color-border-strong: #3a495b;
  --color-success: #4cc38a;
  --color-warning: #e0a15c;
  --color-error: #ff7171;
  --color-footer-bg: #070c13;
  --color-footer-text: #b4bfcc;
  --color-footer-heading: #ffffff;
  --color-footer-border: #1f2c3d;
  --color-overlay: rgba(3, 6, 10, 0.6);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --shadow-lg: 0 14px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);

  --card-bg: #101925;
  --card-border: #2b3848;
  --card-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  --card-shadow-hover: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--color-page-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  line-height: var(--lh-base);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img,
video,
iframe,
embed,
object {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-display); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.15rem + 1.2vw, 1.9rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.05rem + 0.6vw, 1.45rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 0.875rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

p {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}

ul, ol {
  padding-left: 1.4em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}

li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

hr {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}

figure {
  margin: 0;
}

table {
  border-collapse: collapse;
  width: 100%;
}

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. LAYOUT HELPERS
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.section {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
}

@media (max-width: 599px) {
  .section {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  }
}

.section-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-section);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.section-title::before {
  content: "";
  width: 5px;
  height: 0.95em;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  min-height: 36px;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.section-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.section-link svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.section-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.screen-reader-text {
  border: 0;
  clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
  clip-path: inset(50%);
  height: 1px;
  width: 1px;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  position: absolute !important;
  word-wrap: normal !important;
}

.screen-reader-text:focus {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  clip: auto !important;
  clip-path: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  height: auto;
  left: var(--space-4);
  line-height: normal;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  top: var(--space-4);
  width: auto;
  z-index: 100000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100001;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  left: var(--space-4);
  top: var(--space-4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. BUTTONS & FORMS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-soft);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-soft);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.btn--accent {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn--accent:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  filter: brightness(0.92);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn--sm {
  min-height: 38px;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-4);
}

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="url"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="search"],
input[type="number"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="date"],
select,
textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
}

[data-theme="dark"] input:focus,
[data-theme="dark"] select:focus,
[data-theme="dark"] textarea:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(58, 110, 168, 0.3);
}

label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

/* Search form */
.search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.search-form .search-field {
  flex: 1;
}

.search-form .search-submit {
  min-height: 44px;
  padding-inline: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. HEADER
   ========================================================================== */

/* -- Utility bar -- */
.utility-bar {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .utility-bar {
  background: #0d1522;
}

.utility-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 32px;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.utility-bar__left,
.utility-bar__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  min-width: 0;
}

.utility-bar__date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.utility-bar__date-full {
  display: none;
}

.utility-bar__date-short {
  display: inline;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .utility-bar__date-full {
    display: inline;
  }

  .utility-bar__date-short {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .utility-social {
    display: none;
  }
}

.utility-bar__date svg {
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.utility-bar__breaking {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  color: #ffd9de;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.utility-bar a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.utility-bar a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.utility-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.utility-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.utility-social a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.utility-bar__weather {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.utility-bar__newsletter {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* -- Main branding header -- */
.site-header {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.site-header.is-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

body.admin-bar .site-header.is-sticky {
  top: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 782px) {
  body.admin-bar .site-header.is-sticky {
    top: 46px;
  }
}

.site-header.is-sticky.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-header.is-sticky.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.site-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  min-height: var(--header-height);
}

.site-branding {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  min-width: 0;
  flex-shrink: 1;
}

.site-branding__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 0;
}

/*
 * The logo height follows the header rather than the file's intrinsic size.
 * `height: auto` keeps the aspect ratio; the max-height is derived from the
 * header height so it always fits vertically with breathing room.
 */
.site-branding__link .custom-logo {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  max-height: calc(var(--header-height) - 26px);
  max-width: min(215px, 52vw);
  object-fit: contain;
}

.site-branding__link.has-dark-logo .custom-logo--dark {
  display: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-branding__link.has-dark-logo .custom-logo--light {
  display: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-branding__link.has-dark-logo .custom-logo--dark {
  display: block;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .site-branding__link .custom-logo {
    max-width: min(205px, 46vw);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .site-branding__link .custom-logo {
    max-width: 220px;
  }
}

.site-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.site-title a {
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.site-description {
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
}

.main-navigation {
  display: none;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Once the priority menu has placed overflow items, allow dropdowns to escape. */
.main-navigation.np-nav-ready {
  overflow: visible;
}

.main-navigation ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.main-navigation li {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.main-navigation a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.main-navigation a:hover,
.main-navigation .current-menu-item > a,
.main-navigation .current-menu-ancestor > a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.main-navigation a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  bottom: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.main-navigation a:hover::after,
.main-navigation .current-menu-item > a::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Dropdowns */
.main-navigation .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: var(--color-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: var(--space-2);
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility var(--transition);
  z-index: 60;
}

.main-navigation li:hover > .sub-menu,
.main-navigation li:focus-within > .sub-menu,
.main-navigation li.menu-item-focus > .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.main-navigation .sub-menu a {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  width: 100%;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
}

.main-navigation .sub-menu a::after {
  display: none;
}

.main-navigation .sub-menu .sub-menu {
  top: -0.5rem;
  left: 100%;
}

.main-navigation .menu-item-has-children > a .nav-chevron {
  display: inline-flex;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.main-navigation li:hover > a .nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Priority navigation "More" overflow menu */
.np-more-menu[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.np-more-menu > button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.np-more-menu > button:hover,
.np-more-menu.is-open > button {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.np-more-menu > .sub-menu {
  left: auto;
  right: 0;
}

.np-more-menu.is-open > .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Dark mode toggle */
.theme-toggle .icon--moon {
  display: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle .icon--sun {
  display: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle .icon--moon {
  display: block;
}

/* -- Header actions -- */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.icon-button:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.header-cta {
  display: none;
}

/* Header advertisement slot (sits in the branding row on desktop) */
.ad-slot--header {
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  min-height: 70px;
  min-width: 200px;
}

/* -- Category strip -- */
.category-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.category-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  min-height: 40px;
}

.category-strip__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  flex: 1;
}

.category-strip__list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.category-strip__list li {
  margin: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.category-strip__list a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-strip__list a:hover,
.category-strip__list .current-cat a {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.category-strip__home {
  display: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* -- Breaking news ticker -- */
.breaking-news {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.breaking-news__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 42px;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.breaking-news__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.breaking-news__label .pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  animation: np-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes np-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.breaking-news__viewport {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.breaking-news__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  min-height: 42px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  min-width: 0;
}

.breaking-news__item.is-active {
  display: flex;
}

.breaking-news__item:not(.is-active) {
  display: none;
}

.breaking-news__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.breaking-news__link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.breaking-news__text {
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.breaking-news__time {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.breaking-news__control {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.breaking-news__control:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.breaking-news__control .icon--play {
  display: none;
}

.breaking-news.is-paused .breaking-news__control .icon--pause {
  display: none;
}

.breaking-news.is-paused .breaking-news__control .icon--play {
  display: block;
}

/* -- Reading progress -- */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  z-index: 950;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* -- Search overlay -- */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12vh var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition), visibility var(--transition);
  z-index: 990;
}

.search-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.search-overlay__panel {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  background: var(--color-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.search-overlay.is-open .search-overlay__panel {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.search-overlay__title {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.search-overlay .search-form .search-submit {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.search-overlay__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
}

.search-overlay__close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #fff;
}

/* -- Mobile menu -- */
.menu-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  z-index: 980;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, visibility 220ms ease;
}

.mobile-menu.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
}

body.admin-bar .mobile-menu {
  padding-top: 32px;
}

body.admin-bar .search-overlay__close {
  top: calc(var(--space-4) + 32px);
}

@media (max-width: 782px) {
  body.admin-bar .mobile-menu {
    padding-top: 46px;
  }

  body.admin-bar .search-overlay__close {
    top: calc(var(--space-4) + 46px);
  }
}

.mobile-menu__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: var(--header-height);
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mobile-menu__close {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.mobile-menu__search {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--gutter);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mobile-menu__nav {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--gutter) var(--space-5);
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-menu__nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.mobile-menu__nav a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mobile-menu__nav .sub-menu {
  display: none;
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
}

.mobile-menu__nav .sub-menu a {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
}

.mobile-menu__nav .sub-menu.is-open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-menu__submenu-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
}

.mobile-menu__submenu-toggle .icon--chevron {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-menu__submenu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon--chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-menu__footer {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--gutter);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.mobile-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.mobile-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.mobile-menu__backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.55);
  z-index: 970;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition), visibility var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu__backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HOMEPAGE HERO (lead story + secondary grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-lead {
  display: block;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 0.5rem + 1.5vw, 1.75rem);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 4px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.hero-lead__kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
}

.hero-lead__kicker-bar {
  width: 22px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-lead__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.hero-lead__feature {
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero-lead__side {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-content: start;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Lead card: full-bleed image with gradient overlay */
.card--lead {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-card);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.card--lead .post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
}

.card--lead .post-thumb::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 9, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(6, 9, 16, 0.55) 42%, rgba(6, 9, 16, 0.12) 72%, rgba(6, 9, 16, 0.2) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 1;
}

.card--lead .card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 1rem + 1.6vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.card--lead .card__overlay .category-badge {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.card--lead .card__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-lead);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  max-width: 22em;
}

.card--lead .card__title a {
  color: #fff;
  background-image: linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor);
  background-size: 0% 2px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: 0 100%;
  transition: background-size 400ms ease;
}

.card--lead .card__title a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background-size: 100% 2px;
}

.card--lead .card__excerpt {
  display: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 44em;
}

.card--lead .card__meta {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Secondary hero cards: horizontal rows on mobile, vertical cards on tablet+ */
.card--hero-secondary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 112px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: start;
}

.card--hero-secondary .post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 359px) {
  .card--hero-secondary {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .card--hero-secondary .post-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .card--horizontal {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
}

.card--hero-secondary .card__body {
  padding-top: 0;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.card--hero-secondary .card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.94rem + 0.2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Tablet+: hero secondary stories become image-forward overlay cards */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .card--hero-secondary {
    position: relative;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  }

  .card--hero-secondary .post-thumb {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
  }

  .card--hero-secondary .post-thumb::after {
    opacity: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 11, 20, 0.9) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 20, 0.45) 48%, rgba(6, 11, 20, 0.05) 100%);
  }

  .card--hero-secondary .card__body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    min-height: 208px;
    padding: var(--space-4);
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .card--hero-secondary .card__title,
  .card--hero-secondary .card__title a {
    color: #fff;
  }

  .card--hero-secondary .card__title a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
  }

  .card--hero-secondary .card__meta {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  }

  .card--hero-secondary .category-badge {
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--color-accent);
  }
}

/* Branded fallback for missing thumbnails */
.thumb-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 15% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 60%, var(--color-accent) 140%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
}

.thumb-fallback svg {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.card {
  display: block;
  background: transparent;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

/* Editorial card surfaces: bordered, softly shadowed, clipped */
.cards-grid > .card--medium,
.cards-grid > .card--large,
.home-category__lead > .card--large,
.section-featured__feature .card--large {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

.cards-grid > .card--medium .post-thumb,
.cards-grid > .card--large .post-thumb,
.home-category__lead > .card--large .post-thumb,
.section-featured__feature .card--large .post-thumb {
  border-radius: 0;
}

.cards-grid > .card--medium .card__body,
.cards-grid > .card--large .card__body,
.home-category__lead > .card--large .card__body {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
}

.home-category__supporting .card--horizontal {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  height: 100%;
}

.home-category__supporting .card--horizontal .post-thumb {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.home-category__supporting .card--horizontal:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.home-category__supporting .card--horizontal:hover .card__title a {
  color: var(--cat-accent, var(--color-primary));
}

.card:hover .card__title a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.post-thumb {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.post-thumb::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 9, 16, 0.35), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.post-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 450ms ease, filter 450ms ease;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.card:hover .post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: brightness(0.96);
}

.card:hover .post-thumb::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card lift on hover (medium & large only) */
.cards-grid .card--medium:hover,
.cards-grid .card--large:hover,
.home-category__lead .card--large:hover,
.section-featured__feature .card--large:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.card--medium .card__title a,
.card--large .card__title a {
  position: relative;
}

.post-thumb--4-3 {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.card__body {
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.category-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-strong, var(--color-accent));
  background: var(--color-accent-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-card);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
}

.card__title a {
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.card__meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.card__meta svg {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.card__meta .author-avatar {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.card--large .card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.3rem + 0.7vw, 2.125rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.card--large .card__excerpt {
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
}

/* Medium card (grid) */
.card--medium .card__body {
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
}

/* Horizontal card */
.card--horizontal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 116px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: start;
}

.card--horizontal .post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.card--horizontal .card__body {
  padding-top: 0;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.card--horizontal .card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-card-compact);
}

/* Compact card (list) */
.card--compact {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.card--compact:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.card--compact .card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-card-compact);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.card--compact .card__title a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* Numbered popular card */
.card--numbered {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: start;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.card--numbered:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.card--numbered .card__number {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-border-strong);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--color-text-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.card--numbered:nth-child(1) .card__number,
.card--numbered:nth-child(2) .card__number,
.card--numbered:nth-child(3) .card__number {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
}

.card--numbered .card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-card-compact);
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.card--numbered .card__title a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. HOMEPAGE LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.home-latest {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-7);
}

.home-latest__main {
  min-width: 0;
}

.home-latest__main .cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.cards-grid--3 {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.cards-grid--home {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .cards-grid--home {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .cards-grid--home {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Load more */
.load-more-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.load-more__status {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* Category section grid: featured lead card + supporting grid */
.cards-grid--category {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.cards-grid--category__featured {
  min-width: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .cards-grid--category {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .cards-grid--category__featured {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .cards-grid--category {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .cards-grid--category__featured {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

/* Featured + list category section */
.section-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.section-featured__feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-content: start;
}

.section-featured__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Five-story category module: lead + 2x2 supporting grid */
.home-category__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.home-category__lead {
  min-width: 0;
}

.home-category__supporting {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.cards-grid > .card--medium .post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
}

/* Per-category accent color */
.home-category {
  --cat-accent: var(--color-accent);
}

.home-category .section-title::before {
  background: var(--cat-accent);
}

.home-category .category-badge {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat-accent) 76%, #000);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat-accent) 12%, transparent);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .home-category .category-badge {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat-accent) 74%, #fff);
}

.home-category .section-link:hover {
  background: var(--cat-accent);
  border-color: var(--cat-accent);
}

/* Trending */
.trending__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trending__item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.trending__rank {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trending__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-card-compact);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8b. HOMEPAGE CATEGORY PATTERNS (A/B/C/D)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-category__description {
  margin: calc(var(--space-3) * -1) 0 var(--space-5);
  max-width: 62ch;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

/* Shared surface for pattern cards (they are not direct .cards-grid children) */
.np-pattern .card--large,
.np-pattern .card--medium,
.np-pattern .card--standard,
.np-pattern .card--band {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.np-pattern .card--large .post-thumb,
.np-pattern .card--medium .post-thumb,
.np-pattern .card--standard .post-thumb,
.np-pattern .card--band .post-thumb {
  border-radius: 0;
}

.np-pattern .card--large .card__body,
.np-pattern .card--medium .card__body,
.np-pattern .card--standard .card__body,
.np-pattern .card--band .card__body {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
}

.np-pattern .card--large:hover,
.np-pattern .card--medium:hover,
.np-pattern .card--standard:hover,
.np-pattern .card--band:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.np-pattern .card--large:hover .post-thumb img,
.np-pattern .card--medium:hover .post-thumb img,
.np-pattern .card--standard:hover .post-thumb img,
.np-pattern .card--band:hover .post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

/* --- Pattern A: lead + compact list --- */
.np-a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.np-a__list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.np-a__list .card--row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 128px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: start;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.np-a__list .card--row:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.np-a__list .card--row:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.np-a__list .card--row .post-thumb {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.np-a__list .card--row .card__body {
  padding-top: 0;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.np-a__list .card--row .card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-card-compact);
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .np-a__list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    column-gap: var(--space-5);
  }

  .np-a__list .card--row:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .np-a {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
    align-items: start;
  }

  .np-a__list {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .np-a__list .card--row {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  }

  .np-a__list .card--row:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .np-a__list .card--row:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
}

/* --- Pattern B: five-card magazine grid --- */
.np-b {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.np-b__lead,
.np-b__cell {
  min-width: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .np-b {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .np-b__lead {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .np-b {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }

  .np-b__lead {
    grid-column: span 6;
    grid-row: span 2;
  }

  .np-b__cell {
    grid-column: span 3;
  }
}

/* --- Pattern C: featured + headline rail --- */
.np-c {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.np-c__medium {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.np-c__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.np-c__text .card--numbered:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .np-c {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    align-items: start;
  }

  .np-c__medium {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .np-c__lead,
  .np-c__medium,
  .np-c__text {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .np-c {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    grid-template-areas:
      "lead medium"
      "lead text";
    gap: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .np-c__lead {
    grid-area: lead;
  }

  .np-c__medium {
    grid-area: medium;
  }

  .np-c__text {
    grid-area: text;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* --- Pattern D: horizontal editorial band --- */
.np-d {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.np-d__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.np-d__cell {
  min-width: 0;
}

.card--band {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}

.card--band .post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .np-d__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .card--band {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .card--band .post-thumb {
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
  }

  .card--band .card__body {
    padding: var(--space-5);
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .np-d__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 599px) {
  .np-d__grid .card--medium {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 112px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-3);
    align-items: start;
  }

  .np-d__grid .card--medium .post-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .np-d__grid .card--medium .card__body {
    padding: 0;
    gap: var(--space-1);
  }
}

/* --- Latest News: distinct two-column feed --- */
.np-latest__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.np-latest__grid .card--standard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 116px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.np-latest__grid .card--standard .post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.np-latest__grid .card--standard .card__body {
  padding: 0;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.np-latest__grid .card--standard .card__excerpt {
  display: none;
}

.np-latest__grid .card--standard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.np-latest__grid .card--standard:hover .post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .np-latest__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .np-latest__grid .card--standard {
    display: block;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .np-latest__grid .card--standard .post-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .np-latest__grid .card--standard .card__body {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .np-latest__grid .card--standard .card__excerpt {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
}

/* --- Sidebar: Editor's Picks and most-read lists --- */
.most-read-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.picks-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.picks-list__item + .picks-list__item {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.picks-list .card--row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: start;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
}

.picks-list .card--row .post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.picks-list .card--row .card__body {
  padding-top: 0;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.picks-list .card--row .card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-card-compact);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.widget-note {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. VIDEO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.video-section {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
}

.video-section .section-head {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
}

.video-section .section-title::before {
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.video-section__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.video-section__main {
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.video-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
}

.video-frame__poster {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.video-frame img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.video-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 9, 16, 0.75) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.video-frame__play {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.video-frame__play-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-frame__play:hover .video-frame__play-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  filter: brightness(0.92);
}

.video-frame__play:focus-visible {
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.video-frame.is-loaded .video-frame__play,
.video-frame.is-loaded .video-frame__poster {
  display: none;
}

.video-frame iframe,
.video-frame video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.video-section__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.1rem + 0.5vw, 1.5rem);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.video-section__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.video-section__meta {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.video-section__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  min-width: 0;
}

.video-section__item {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.video-section__item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.video-section__item a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 108px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: start;
}

.video-section__item .post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.video-section__item .card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-card-compact);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-top: var(--space-1);
}

.video-section__item .card__title a {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. NEWSLETTER
   ========================================================================== */
.newsletter {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .newsletter {
  background: var(--color-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.newsletter::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px;
  top: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.newsletter__title {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1rem + 0.8vw, 1.6rem);
}

.newsletter__text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  max-width: 34em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.newsletter__form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  max-width: 520px;
}

.newsletter__label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}

.newsletter__form input[type="email"] {
  background: #fff;
  color: #111827;
  border-color: transparent;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.newsletter__status {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  min-height: 1em;
}

.newsletter__status.is-error {
  color: #ffd0d6;
}

.newsletter__status.is-success {
  color: #c9f6d8;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .newsletter__form {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  }

  .newsletter__label,
  .newsletter__status {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

.newsletter__form .btn {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.newsletter__form .btn:hover {
  filter: brightness(0.92);
}

.newsletter__note {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. ADS
   ========================================================================== */
.ad-slot {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
}

.ad-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.ad-slot--home-top {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.ad-slot--sidebar,
.ad-slot--article-mid {
  min-height: 250px;
}

.ad-slot--article-bottom {
  min-height: 120px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. MAIN LAYOUT (content + sidebar)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-main {
  padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8);
}

.layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-7);
}

.layout--with-sidebar .layout__main {
  min-width: 0;
}

.layout--with-sidebar .layout__sidebar {
  min-width: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. SIDEBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.widget {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
}

.widget:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.widget-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.widget-title::before {
  content: "";
  width: 5px;
  height: 1em;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.widget ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.widget ul li {
  margin: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.widget ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.widget ul a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.widget ul a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.widget_recent_entries ul a,
.widget_recent_comments ul a,
.widget_archive ul a,
.widget_categories ul a {
  font-weight: 500;
}

.widget_search .search-form {
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.widget .newsletter {
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

.widget .newsletter::after {
  display: none;
}

.widget .newsletter__title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.widget .newsletter__text {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* Tabbed sidebar panel (Most Read / Latest) */
.tabs {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.tabs__list {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.tabs__list li {
  margin: 0;
  border: 0;
}

.tabs__tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.tabs__tab:hover {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.tabs__tab[aria-selected="true"] {
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.tabs__panel[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

/* Recent news list with thumbnails */
.recent-list__item {
  margin: 0;
}

.recent-list__item + .recent-list__item {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.recent-list__item a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: start;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
}

.recent-list__item .post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.recent-list__item .card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-card-compact);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recent-list__item .card__meta {
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

/* Site stats */
.site-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.site-stat {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-2);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.site-stat__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.site-stat__label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* Category stats list */
.category-stats {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.category-stats li {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  border: 0;
}

.category-stats li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.category-stats li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-stats li a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.category-stats__name {
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.category-stats__count {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-accent-soft);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-stats li a:hover .category-stats__count {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. BREADCRUMBS
   ========================================================================== */
.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.breadcrumbs ol {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  min-width: 0;
}

.breadcrumbs li {
  margin: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  min-width: 0;
}

.breadcrumbs li:not(:first-child)::before {
  content: "/";
  color: var(--color-border-strong);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.breadcrumbs li:last-child {
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.breadcrumbs li:last-child span {
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. ARTICLE
   ========================================================================== */
.article {
  max-width: var(--container-width);
}

.article__content-wrap {
  max-width: var(--content-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.entry-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.entry-header .category-badge {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.entry-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-article-title);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.entry-summary {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1rem + 0.3vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}

/* Article meta */
.entry-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.entry-meta .author-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.entry-meta__author {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.entry-meta__dot {
  color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.entry-meta time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.entry-meta .updated {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
}

.entry-meta .entry-meta__comments {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
}

.entry-meta .entry-meta__comments:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Share bar */
.share {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
}

.share__label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-right: var(--space-1);
}

.share__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.share__btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.share__btn--facebook:hover { background: #1877f2; }
.share__btn--x:hover { background: #000; }
.share__btn--whatsapp:hover { background: #25d366; }
.share__btn--telegram:hover { background: #229ed9; }
.share__btn--email:hover { background: #7a8294; }
.share__btn--native:hover { background: var(--color-accent); }

[data-theme="dark"] .share__btn--x:hover { background: #fff; color: #000; }

/* Sticky desktop share rail */
.share-rail {
  display: none;
}

/* Featured image */
.post-thumbnail {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}

.post-thumbnail .post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.post-thumbnail figcaption,
.wp-caption-text {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Article content typography */
.entry-content {
  font-family: var(--font-article);
  font-size: var(--fs-article-body);
  line-height: var(--lh-article);
  color: var(--color-text);
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.entry-content > * {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.4em;
}

.entry-content p:last-child,
.entry-content > *:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.entry-content h1,
.entry-content h2,
.entry-content h3,
.entry-content h4,
.entry-content h5,
.entry-content h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-top: 1.8em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6em;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.entry-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.3rem + 0.7vw, 1.875rem);
}

.entry-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.15rem + 0.4vw, 1.45rem);
}

.entry-content a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.3);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: text-decoration-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.entry-content a:hover {
  text-decoration-color: currentColor;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .entry-content a {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.entry-content blockquote {
  margin: 2em 0;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

.entry-content blockquote p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.entry-content .wp-block-quote.is-style-large,
.entry-content .wp-block-pullquote {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-strong);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-strong);
  background: transparent;
  text-align: center;
  font-style: normal;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
}

.entry-content .wp-block-pullquote blockquote {
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
}

.entry-content .wp-block-pullquote cite {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.entry-content ul,
.entry-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.5em;
}

.entry-content li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.entry-content img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.entry-content figure {
  margin: 2em 0;
}

.entry-content figcaption,
.entry-content .wp-caption-text {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

.entry-content .alignleft {
  float: left;
  margin: 0.4em 1.5em 1em 0;
  max-width: 50%;
}

.entry-content .alignright {
  float: right;
  margin: 0.4em 0 1em 1.5em;
  max-width: 50%;
}

.entry-content .aligncenter {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.entry-content .alignwide {
  max-width: min(110%, var(--container-width));
}

.entry-content .alignfull {
  margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
  margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw);
  max-width: 100vw;
}

/* Tables */
.entry-content .wp-block-table,
.entry-content table {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.entry-content .wp-block-table {
  overflow-x: auto;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.entry-content .wp-block-table table {
  min-width: 480px;
}

.entry-content th,
.entry-content td {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
}

.entry-content th {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Media */
.entry-content .wp-block-embed,
.entry-content .wp-block-video,
.entry-content .wp-block-audio {
  margin: 2em 0;
}

.entry-content iframe,
.entry-content embed,
.entry-content object,
.entry-content video {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.entry-content .wp-block-embed.is-type-video > .wp-block-embed__wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.entry-content .wp-block-embed.is-type-video iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* Galleries */
.entry-content .wp-block-gallery {
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.entry-content .wp-block-gallery img {
  margin: 0;
}

.entry-content .gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin: 2em 0;
}

.entry-content .gallery .gallery-item {
  margin: 0;
}

.entry-content .gallery img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.entry-content .gallery-columns-3,
.entry-content .gallery-columns-4,
.entry-content .gallery-columns-5,
.entry-content .gallery-columns-6,
.entry-content .gallery-columns-7,
.entry-content .gallery-columns-8,
.entry-content .gallery-columns-9 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

/* Buttons inside content */
.entry-content .wp-block-button__link {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

/* Code */
.entry-content code,
.entry-content kbd {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85em;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.15em 0.4em;
}

.entry-content pre {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  overflow-x: auto;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.entry-content pre code {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
}

/* TOC */
.toc {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

.toc__toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 0;
}

.toc__toggle .icon--chevron {
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.toc.is-open .toc__toggle .icon--chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.toc__list {
  display: none;
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.toc.is-open .toc__list {
  display: block;
}

.toc__list li {
  margin: 0;
}

.toc__list a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.toc__list li:last-child a {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.toc__list a:hover,
.toc__list a.is-active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.toc__list .toc__sub {
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
}

/* Tags */
.entry-footer {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.tags-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.tags-list li {
  margin: 0;
}

.tags-list a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 32px;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.tags-list a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Author box */
.author-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: start;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
}

.author-box__avatar {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.author-box__name {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.author-box__bio {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.author-box__link {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Related posts */
.related-posts {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.related-posts .cards-grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

/* More from category */
.more-from {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Next/prev */
.post-navigation {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.post-navigation__link {
  display: block;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.post-navigation__link:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
}

.post-navigation__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.post-navigation__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-navigation__next {
  text-align: right;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. COMMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.comments-area {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.comments-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-section);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.comment-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  padding: 0;
}

.comment-list .comment-body {
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comment-list .comment-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.comment-list .avatar {
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

.comment-list .comment-author {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.comment-list .comment-metadata {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.comment-list .comment-content {
  font-family: var(--font-article);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.comment-list .reply {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.comment-list .children {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  margin: 0;
}

.comment-respond {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

.comment-reply-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.comment-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.comment-form p {
  margin: 0;
}

.comment-form .form-submit {
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.comment-form label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.comment-form textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
}

.comment-notes,
.logged-in-as {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.no-comments {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. ARCHIVES
   ========================================================================== */
.archive-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-text);
}

.archive-header__kicker {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  display: block;
}

.archive-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.3rem + 1.6vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.archive-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  max-width: 48em;
  margin: 0;
}

.archive-count {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. SEARCH
   ========================================================================== */
.search-hero {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.search-hero__form {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.search-results-count {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.search-results-count strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.no-results {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
}

.no-results__icon {
  color: var(--color-border-strong);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.no-results h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.no-results p {
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  max-width: 30em;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
}

.no-results__hint {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-2);
}

.no-results__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}

.suggested-cats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.suggested-cats li {
  margin: 0;
}

.suggested-cats a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 34px;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.suggested-cats a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. 404
   ========================================================================== */
.error-404 {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-7) 0;
}

.error-404__code {
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 3rem + 6vw, 7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.error-404 h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.error-404 p {
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  max-width: 32em;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
}

.error-404 .btn {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
}

.error-404 .popular-list {
  text-align: left;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. PAGINATION
   ========================================================================== */
.pagination,
.navigation.pagination {
  margin: var(--space-7) 0 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.pagination .nav-links,
.navigation.pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.pagination .page-numbers,
.navigation.pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.pagination .page-numbers:hover,
.navigation.pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.pagination .page-numbers.current,
.navigation.pagination .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.pagination .page-numbers.dots,
.navigation.pagination .page-numbers.dots {
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  min-width: auto;
}

/* Posts navigation (next/prev on archives) */
.posts-navigation {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.posts-navigation .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.posts-navigation a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.posts-navigation a:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-footer-bg);
  color: var(--color-footer-text);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.footer-top {
  padding: var(--space-7) 0 var(--space-6);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.footer-brand .site-title {
  color: var(--color-footer-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-brand .site-title a {
  color: var(--color-footer-heading);
}

.footer-logo {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-logo .site-branding__link {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.footer-logo .site-branding__link .custom-logo {
  max-width: 190px;
  max-height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-logo .site-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--color-footer-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 30em;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-footer-text);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-widget h3,
.footer-widget .widget-title {
  color: var(--color-footer-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-footer-border);
}

.footer-widget h3::before,
.footer-widget .widget-title::before {
  display: none;
}

.footer-widget ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-widget ul li {
  margin: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-footer-border);
}

.footer-widget ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-widget ul a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  color: var(--color-footer-text);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-widget ul a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  padding-left: var(--space-1);
}

.footer-widget .newsletter {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

.footer-widget .newsletter__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer-newsletter .newsletter__form {
  max-width: none;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-footer-border);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.footer-bottom__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-bottom__sep {
  margin: 0 var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-footer-border);
}

.footer-bottom__menu ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-bottom__menu a {
  color: var(--color-footer-text);
}

.footer-bottom__menu a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Back to top */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: var(--space-5);
  bottom: var(--space-5);
  z-index: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition), visibility var(--transition), transform var(--transition), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. PAGE TEMPLATE
   ========================================================================== */
.page-content,
.entry-content--page {
  max-width: var(--content-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-article);
  font-size: var(--fs-article-body);
  line-height: var(--lh-article);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Large mobile / small tablet (600px+) --- */
@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .utility-bar__date {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .card--lead .card__excerpt {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .cards-grid--3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .home-category__supporting {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .related-posts .cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .post-navigation {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .gallery-columns-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .gallery-columns-3,
  .gallery-columns-5,
  .gallery-columns-6,
  .gallery-columns-7,
  .gallery-columns-8,
  .gallery-columns-9 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .video-section__item a {
    grid-template-columns: 128px minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
}

/* --- Tablet (768px+) --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 68px;
  }

  .utility-bar__weather {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .hero-lead__side {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }

  .card--hero-secondary {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .card--hero-secondary .post-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .cards-grid--3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .section-featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  }

  .newsletter__form {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .newsletter__form input[type="email"] {
    flex: 1;
  }

  .related-posts .cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .video-section__grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* --- Desktop (1024px+) --- */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 72px;
  }

  .main-navigation {
    display: flex;
  }

  .menu-toggle,
  .mobile-menu,
  .mobile-menu__backdrop {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .hero-lead__grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .category-strip__home {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .utility-social {
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .layout--with-sidebar {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) var(--sidebar-width);
  }

  .cards-grid--3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .home-latest {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
  }

  /* Sidebar sticky (only when viewport is tall enough) */
  @media (min-height: 720px) {
    .sidebar-sticky {
      position: sticky;
      top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-5));
      max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-height) - var(--space-5) * 2);
      overflow-y: auto;
    }
  }

  /* Sticky desktop share rail */
  .share-rail {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    position: fixed;
    left: max(var(--gutter), calc((100vw - var(--container-width)) / 2 + 1rem));
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 500;
  }

  .share-rail__label {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  }

  .share-rail .share__btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  /* Hide inline share on wide screens when the rail is available */
  .has-share-rail .share--inline {
    display: none;
  }

  .share__btn--native {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --- Below desktop: header ad and nav bar collapse --- */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .ad-slot--header {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --- Wide desktop (1280px+) --- */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .card--lead .post-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .hero-lead__feature .card--lead .card__title {
    max-width: 20em;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }

  .breaking-news__label .pulse {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .card:hover,
  .cards-grid .card--medium:hover,
  .cards-grid .card--large:hover,
  .np-pattern .card--large:hover,
  .np-pattern .card--medium:hover,
  .np-pattern .card--standard:hover,
  .np-pattern .card--band:hover,
  .np-latest__grid .card--standard:hover,
  .home-category__lead .card--large:hover,
  .home-category__supporting .card--horizontal:hover,
  .section-featured__feature .card--large:hover,
  .site-stat:hover,
  .footer-social a:hover,
  .section-link:hover,
  .back-to-top.is-visible {
    transform: none;
  }

  .card:hover .post-thumb img,
  .np-pattern .card--large:hover .post-thumb img,
  .np-pattern .card--medium:hover .post-thumb img,
  .np-pattern .card--standard:hover .post-thumb img,
  .np-pattern .card--band:hover .post-thumb img,
  .np-latest__grid .card--standard:hover .post-thumb img,
  .section-link:hover svg,
  .main-navigation li:hover > a .nav-chevron {
    transform: none;
  }
}