/* ============================================================
   PropVista — Main Stylesheet
   Organized in 37 sections
   ============================================================ */

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 1: Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   ========================================================== */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --color-primary:      #1B3A6B;
  --color-primary-light:#2A5298;
  --color-accent:       #C9A227;
  --color-accent-dark:  #A67C15;
  --color-bg:           #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-alt:       #F7F8FA;
  --color-bg-dark:      #0F1F3D;
  --color-text:         #2D3748;
  --color-text-light:   #718096;
  --color-border:       #E2E8F0;
  --color-shadow:       rgba(27,58,107,0.12);
  --color-shadow-lg:    rgba(27,58,107,0.2);
  --color-overlay:      rgba(15,31,61,0.92);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'Courier New', Courier, monospace;

  /* Font sizes (fluid) */
  --text-xs:   0.75rem;
  --text-sm:   0.875rem;
  --text-base: 1rem;
  --text-lg:   1.125rem;
  --text-xl:   1.25rem;
  --text-2xl:  1.5rem;
  --text-3xl:  clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  --text-4xl:  clamp(1.875rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  --text-5xl:  clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  --text-hero: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);

  /* Line heights */
  --lh-tight:  1.2;
  --lh-snug:   1.35;
  --lh-normal: 1.6;
  --lh-relaxed:1.75;

  /* Font weights */
  --fw-normal:  400;
  --fw-medium:  500;
  --fw-semi:    600;
  --fw-bold:    700;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1:  0.25rem;
  --space-2:  0.5rem;
  --space-3:  0.75rem;
  --space-4:  1rem;
  --space-5:  1.25rem;
  --space-6:  1.5rem;
  --space-8:  2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;

  /* Border radius */
  --radius-sm:   4px;
  --radius-md:   8px;
  --radius-lg:   12px;
  --radius-xl:   16px;
  --radius-2xl:  24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 3px var(--color-shadow);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 12px var(--color-shadow);
  --shadow-lg:  0 8px 24px var(--color-shadow-lg);
  --shadow-xl:  0 16px 48px var(--color-shadow-lg);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast:   150ms ease;
  --transition-base:   250ms ease;
  --transition-slow:   400ms ease;

  /* Layout */
  --container-sm:   640px;
  --container-md:   768px;
  --container-lg:   1024px;
  --container-xl:   1280px;
  --container-2xl:  1440px;
  --sidebar-width:  300px;
  --header-height:  72px;
  --header-height-scrolled: 60px;

  /* Z-index layers */
  --z-below:    -1;
  --z-base:      0;
  --z-above:     10;
  --z-dropdown:  100;
  --z-sticky:    200;
  --z-overlay:   300;
  --z-modal:     400;
  --z-toast:     500;
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 2: Reset & Normalize
   ========================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
  hanging-punctuation: first last;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-normal);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, video, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

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

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

a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

ul, ol { list-style: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

p { text-wrap: pretty; }

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

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 3: Base Typography
   ========================================================== */
h1 { font-size: var(--text-5xl); }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
h5 { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
h6 { font-size: var(--text-lg); }

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

strong { font-weight: var(--fw-bold); }
em { font-style: italic; }

small { font-size: var(--text-sm); }

blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

blockquote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875em;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.1em 0.4em;
}

pre {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  overflow-x: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}
pre code { background: none; border: none; padding: 0; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 4: Layout Containers & Grid System
   ========================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 768px)  { .container { padding-inline: var(--space-6); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .container { padding-inline: var(--space-8); } }
@media (min-width: 1280px) { .container { padding-inline: var(--space-10); } }

.container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-md); }
.container--wide   { max-width: var(--container-2xl); }

.site-main {
  min-height: 60vh;
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

/* Content + Sidebar layout */
.content-sidebar-wrap {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .content-sidebar-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr var(--sidebar-width);
  }
}

/* Posts grid */
.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1280px) { .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 5: Skip Link (Accessibility)
   ========================================================== */
.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: -100%;
  left: var(--space-4);
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 6: Header & Sticky Behavior
   ========================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
  height: var(--header-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  /* Frosted glass — always readable on any background */
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.6);
  transition:
    background var(--transition-base),
    height var(--transition-base),
    box-shadow var(--transition-base),
    border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
  height: var(--header-height-scrolled);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  width: 100%;
}

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

/* Push content below fixed header */
.site-content {
  padding-top: var(--header-height);
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 7: Navigation (Desktop + Hamburger)
   ========================================================== */

/* Site Branding */
.site-branding {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.custom-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled .custom-logo { height: 40px; }

.site-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: 1;
  /* Always primary color — readable on frosted glass background */
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.site-tagline {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .site-tagline { display: block; } }

/* Primary Navigation */
.primary-nav { display: none; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .primary-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .primary-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-1);
  }

  .primary-nav li { position: relative; }

  .primary-nav a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-1);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .primary-nav a:hover,
  .primary-nav .current-menu-item > a,
  .primary-nav .current-menu-ancestor > a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(201,162,39,0.08);
  }

  .dropdown-arrow {
    font-size: 0.6em;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  }
  .primary-nav li.is-open > a .dropdown-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

  /* Dropdown */
  .primary-nav .sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + var(--space-2));
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    min-width: 200px;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
    z-index: var(--z-dropdown);
  }

  .primary-nav li.is-open > .sub-menu,
  .primary-nav li:focus-within > .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }

  .primary-nav .sub-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
  }
  .primary-nav .sub-menu a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
  .primary-nav .sub-menu li:first-child a { border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0; }
  .primary-nav .sub-menu li:last-child a  { border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md); }
}

/* Search Button */
.btn-search {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-search:hover { background: var(--color-bg-alt); color: var(--color-accent); }

/* Hamburger Menu */
.btn-hamburger {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-hamburger:hover { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }
.btn-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base), width var(--transition-base);
}
.btn-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.btn-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; width: 0; }
.btn-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (min-width: 1024px) { .btn-hamburger { display: none; } }

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  z-index: var(--z-overlay);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }

.mobile-menu-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.mobile-menu nav ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.mobile-menu nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-menu nav a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); padding-left: var(--space-4); }
.mobile-menu .sub-menu a {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: var(--fw-normal);
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
}

.mobile-menu-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 8: Search Overlay
   ========================================================== */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-overlay);
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 10vh;
  padding-inline: var(--space-4);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), visibility var(--transition-base);
}
.search-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.search-overlay-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 700px;
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}
.search-overlay.is-open .search-overlay-inner { transform: translateY(0); }

.search-overlay .search-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.search-overlay .search-field {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.search-overlay .search-field::placeholder { color: var(--color-text-light); }

.search-overlay .search-submit {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.search-overlay .search-submit:hover { background: var(--color-accent-dark); }

.search-overlay-hint {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.search-overlay-hint kbd {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.btn-close-search {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-6);
  right: var(--space-6);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1;
}
.btn-close-search:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 9: Reading Progress Bar
   ========================================================== */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-dark));
  z-index: calc(var(--z-sticky) + 10);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 10: Hero Section (Homepage)
   ========================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-base);
}

.hero-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-above);
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(11,24,51,0.95) 0%,
    rgba(11,24,51,0.6) 50%,
    rgba(11,24,51,0.2) 100%
  );
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: calc(var(--z-above) + 1);
  padding: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-10);
  color: #fff;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-inner {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-category {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.hero-category:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--color-primary); }

.hero-title {
  font-size: var(--text-hero);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.hero-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.hero-title a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.hero-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.hero-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.hero-author:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.hero-author-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-divider { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

.hero-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.hero-cta:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hero-cta svg { transition: transform var(--transition-fast); }
.hero-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Hero scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: calc(var(--z-above) + 1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-align: center;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}
.hero-scroll svg { margin-inline: auto; margin-top: var(--space-2); }

@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 11: Section Headers (Archive Titles)
   ========================================================== */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-description {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
}

/* Grid section with title */
.posts-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}
.posts-section:nth-child(even) { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 12: Posts Grid & Article Cards
   ========================================================== */
.post-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition:
    transform var(--transition-base),
    box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.post-card-image {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.post-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card-image img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.post-card-image a {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.post-card-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-4);
  z-index: var(--z-above);
}

/* When no featured image - category above body */
.post-card-no-image .post-card-cat {
  position: static;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6) 0;
}

.post-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.post-card-no-image .post-card-body {
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
}

.post-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.post-card-meta > * {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.post-card-no-image .post-card-meta {
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.post-card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.post-card-title a { color: inherit; }
.post-card-title a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.post-card-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.post-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.post-card-author:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.post-card-author img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.read-more-link {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.read-more-link:hover { gap: var(--space-2); color: var(--color-accent-dark); }

/* No image fallback */
.post-card-no-image .post-card-body { padding-top: var(--space-8); }
.post-card-no-image::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 13: Sidebar & Widgets
   ========================================================== */
.sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-8); }

.widget {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.widget-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  position: relative;
}

.widget ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.widget ul li a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.widget ul li a:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.widget_recent_entries li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.widget_recent_entries li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.widget_recent_entries .widget-post-thumbnail { border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; }
.widget_recent_entries .widget-post-thumbnail img { width: 64px; height: 48px; object-fit: cover; }
.widget_recent_entries .widget-post-title a { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-semi); color: var(--color-text); }
.widget_recent_entries .widget-post-date { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-light); }

/* Search widget */
.widget_search .search-form {
  display: flex;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.widget_search .search-field {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.widget_search .search-submit {
  padding: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.widget_search .search-submit:hover { background: var(--color-accent); }

/* Tag cloud widget */
.widget_tag_cloud .tagcloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.widget_tag_cloud a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs) !important;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.widget_tag_cloud a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 14: Single Post Layout
   ========================================================== */
.single-post-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.single-post-hero .hero-image { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.single-post-hero .hero-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.single-post-hero .hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11,24,51,0.95) 0%, rgba(11,24,51,0.3) 100%);
}

.single-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-above);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-10);
  width: 100%;
}

.single-hero-content .post-category-badge { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }

.single-post-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  max-width: 900px;
}

.single-post-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  max-width: 700px;
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.single-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

/* Slim Hero Variant - Below Breadcrumb */
.single-post-hero-slim {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  min-height: auto;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: center;
}

.single-post-hero-slim .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.single-post-hero-slim .hero-image,
.single-post-hero-slim .hero-overlay {
  display: none;
}

.single-post-hero-slim .single-hero-content {
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.single-post-hero-slim .single-post-title {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
}

.single-post-hero-slim .single-post-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.single-post-hero-slim .single-hero-meta {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  justify-content: center;
}

.single-post-hero-slim .hero-author {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.single-post-hero-slim .hero-categories {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* Breadcrumb styling adjustment for single post */
.single-post-hero-slim ~ .single-layout {
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
}

/* Single post content area */
.single-layout {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) { .single-layout { padding-inline: var(--space-6); } }

/* Single post with sidebar layout */
.single-layout.has-sidebar-layout {
  max-width: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
}

.single-layout.has-sidebar-layout .content-area {
  min-width: 0;
}

.single-layout.has-sidebar-layout #secondary.sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + var(--space-6));
  margin-top: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .single-layout.has-sidebar-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .single-layout.has-sidebar-layout #secondary.sidebar {
    position: static;
    order: -1;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 15: Entry Content (Article Typography)
   ========================================================== */
.entry-content {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.entry-content > * { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.entry-content > *:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.entry-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.entry-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.entry-content h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.entry-content a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-accent);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), text-decoration-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.entry-content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.entry-content ul,
.entry-content ol {
  list-style: initial;
  padding-left: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.entry-content ol { list-style: decimal; }

.entry-content img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  width: 100%;
}

.entry-content figure { margin: var(--space-8) 0; }
.entry-content figcaption {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-style: italic;
}

.entry-content table {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.entry-content th {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
}
.entry-content td {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.entry-content tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.entry-content tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }

.entry-content hr {
  border: none;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  margin: var(--space-10) 0;
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 16: Table of Contents
   ========================================================== */
.toc {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.toc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.toc-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.toc-toggle {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.toc-toggle:hover { color: var(--color-accent-dark); }

.toc-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-1); }
.toc-list.is-collapsed { display: none; }

.toc-list a {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.toc-list a:hover,
.toc-list a.is-active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: rgba(201,162,39,0.08);
}

.toc-list .toc-h3 { padding-left: var(--space-5); font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.toc-list .toc-h4 { padding-left: var(--space-8); font-size: var(--text-xs); }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 17: Social Share + Tags
   ========================================================== */
.post-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.post-tags a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.post-tags a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.post-tags a::before { content: '#'; }

.social-share {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.social-share-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.social-share-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.share-btn:hover { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.share-btn--twitter   { background: #000; color: #fff; }
.share-btn--facebook  { background: #1877F2; color: #fff; }
.share-btn--whatsapp  { background: #25D366; color: #fff; }
.share-btn--copy      { background: var(--color-bg-alt); color: var(--color-text); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.share-btn--copy.copied { background: var(--color-accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 18: Author Bio Box
   ========================================================== */
.author-bio {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin: var(--space-10) 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .author-bio {
    grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
    align-items: start;
  }
}

.author-bio-avatar {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-border);
}

.author-bio-name {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.author-bio-name a { color: inherit; }
.author-bio-name a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.author-bio-role {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.author-bio-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.author-bio-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.author-bio-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.author-bio-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 19: Related Posts
   ========================================================== */
.related-posts {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.related-posts-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.related-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .related-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .related-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 20: Comments
   ========================================================== */
.comments-area {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comments-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.comment-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.comment {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.comment-body { font-size: var(--text-sm); }

.comment-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.comment-author-avatar { border-radius: var(--radius-full); }
.comment-author-name { font-weight: var(--fw-semi); color: var(--color-primary); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.comment-date { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-light); }

.comment-content p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

.comment-reply-link {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Nested comments */
.children {
  margin-left: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Comment form */
.comment-form label { display: block; font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-semi); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); color: var(--color-text); }
.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}
.comment-form input:focus,
.comment-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27,58,107,0.12);
}
.comment-form textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }

.comment-form p { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 21: Footer
   ========================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.footer-main {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.footer-brand { max-width: 280px; }

.footer-logo {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-site-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.footer-social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--color-accent); color: #fff; }

.footer-widget-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.footer-widget ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.footer-widget ul li a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.footer-widget ul li a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); padding-left: var(--space-2); }
.footer-widget ul li a::before {
  content: '›';
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.1em;
}

/* Copyright bar */
.footer-bottom {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.copyright {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.copyright a { color: var(--color-accent); }
.copyright a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.footer-nav a {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 22: Back to Top Button
   ========================================================== */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  right: var(--space-6);
  z-index: var(--z-above);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 23: Badges & Buttons
   ========================================================== */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 3px var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.badge--primary { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.badge--accent  { background: var(--color-accent); color: #fff; }
.badge--light   { background: rgba(27,58,107,0.1); color: var(--color-primary); }

.post-category-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 3px var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.post-category-badge:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}

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

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

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

.btn-sm { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.btn-lg { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8); font-size: var(--text-base); }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 24: Breadcrumbs
   ========================================================== */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.breadcrumb-current {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 200px;
}

.breadcrumb-sep { color: var(--color-border); user-select: none; }

/* Single post breadcrumbs (on white bg) */
.single-breadcrumb {
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 25: Pagination
   ========================================================== */
.posts-pagination {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

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

.posts-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.posts-pagination .page-numbers:hover,
.posts-pagination .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.posts-pagination .page-numbers.dots {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: default;
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 26: Search Results Page
   ========================================================== */
.search-results-header {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.search-results-title {
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.search-query {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-style: italic;
}

.search-results-count {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.search-results-form {
  max-width: 500px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 27: Category / Archive Hero
   ========================================================== */
.archive-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-light) 100%);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.archive-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.archive-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(201,162,39,0.1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.archive-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: var(--z-above); }

.archive-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.archive-title {
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
}

.archive-description {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
}

.archive-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.archive-stat-value {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.archive-stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 28: Author Archive Hero
   ========================================================== */
.author-hero {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.author-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .author-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  }
}

.author-hero-avatar {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.author-hero-name {
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.author-hero-role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.author-hero-bio {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.author-hero-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.author-hero-social a {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.author-hero-social a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 29: 404 Page
   ========================================================== */
.page-404 {
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-4);
}

.page-404-inner { max-width: 500px; }

.page-404-code {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 20vw, 10rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-border);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.page-404-title {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.page-404-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.page-404-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.page-404-search { max-width: 400px; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 30: No Results State
   ========================================================== */
.no-results {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-20) var(--space-4);
}

.no-results-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.no-results-title {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.no-results-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 31: Scroll Animations (Intersection Observer)
   ========================================================== */
.fade-in-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.fade-in-up.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays for grid children */
.posts-grid .post-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.posts-grid .post-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.posts-grid .post-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.posts-grid .post-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.posts-grid .post-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.posts-grid .post-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 160ms; }

/* Respect prefers-reduced-motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fade-in-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .fade-in-up.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 32: Post Meta Styles
   ========================================================== */
.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.post-meta a { color: inherit; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.post-meta a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.post-meta-dot { color: var(--color-border); user-select: none; }

.post-date { color: var(--color-text-light); }
.post-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.post-author-avatar { width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); object-fit: cover; }

.reading-time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.reading-time::before { content: '📖'; font-size: 0.8em; }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 33: Dark Mode
   ========================================================== */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root {
    --color-bg:           #0F1B2D;
    --color-bg-alt:       #162035;
    --color-text:         #E2E8F0;
    --color-text-light:   #94A3B8;
    --color-border:       #1E3050;
    --color-shadow:       rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    --color-shadow-lg:    rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    --color-overlay:      rgba(0,0,0,0.95);
  }

  .site-header {
    background: rgba(13, 24, 41, 0.88);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(30, 48, 80, 0.6);
  }
  .site-header.is-scrolled { background: rgba(13, 24, 41, 0.98); }

  .post-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-color: var(--color-border);
  }

  .toc { background: var(--color-bg-alt); border-color: var(--color-border); }
  .author-bio { background: var(--color-bg-alt); border-color: var(--color-border); }
  .widget { background: var(--color-bg-alt); border-color: var(--color-border); }
  .comment { background: var(--color-bg-alt); border-color: var(--color-border); }
  .mobile-menu { background: #0D1829; }

  .search-overlay .search-form { background: #162035; }
  .search-overlay .search-field { color: var(--color-text); }

  .archive-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D1829 0%, #162035 100%); }
  .author-hero { background: #162035; border-color: var(--color-border); }

  .entry-content a { color: var(--color-accent); }
  .entry-content code { background: #1a2744; border-color: var(--color-border); color: #e2e8f0; }
  .entry-content th { background: #1a2744; }
  .entry-content tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }

  .comment-form input[type="text"],
  .comment-form input[type="email"],
  .comment-form input[type="url"],
  .comment-form textarea {
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-color: var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-text);
  }

  .widget_tag_cloud a { background: var(--color-bg); border-color: var(--color-border); }
  .post-tags a { background: var(--color-bg-alt); border-color: var(--color-border); }
  .btn-outline { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
  .posts-pagination .page-numbers { background: var(--color-bg-alt); border-color: var(--color-border); color: var(--color-text); }
  .search-results-header { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }

  h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { color: #E2E8F0; }
  .hero-title { color: #fff; }
  .single-post-title { color: #fff; }
  .site-title { color: #E2E8F0; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 34: Print Styles
   ========================================================== */
@media print {
  @page { margin: 2cm; }

  .site-header,
  .reading-progress,
  .back-to-top,
  .social-share,
  .related-posts,
  .comments-area,
  .sidebar,
  .site-footer,
  .breadcrumb-nav,
  .toc-toggle,
  .hero-scroll,
  .mobile-menu { display: none !important; }

  body {
    font-size: 12pt;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #000;
    background: #fff;
  }

  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
  a[href]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: 0.8em; }
  a[href^="#"]::after,
  a[href^="javascript:"]::after { content: ""; }

  .entry-content { font-size: 11pt; }

  h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: #000;
    page-break-after: avoid;
  }

  img {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    page-break-inside: avoid;
  }

  blockquote {
    border-left: 3px solid #999;
    background: #f9f9f9;
  }

  .author-bio {
    background: #f9f9f9;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
  }

  .toc {
    background: #f9f9f9;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    page-break-inside: avoid;
  }

  .single-layout { max-width: 100%; padding: 0; }
  .site-content { padding-top: 0; }

  .single-post-hero { min-height: auto; background: #fff; }
  .single-post-hero-slim { border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; }
  .single-hero-content { color: #000; padding: var(--space-4) 0; }
  .single-post-title { color: #000; font-size: 20pt; }
  .single-post-excerpt { color: #333; }
  .single-hero-meta { color: #666; }
  .hero-overlay { display: none; }
  .hero-image { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 35: Utility Classes
   ========================================================== */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.screen-reader-text {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-right  { text-align: right; }
.text-left   { text-align: left; }

.font-heading { font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.font-body    { font-family: var(--font-body); }

.mt-auto { margin-top: auto; }
.mb-0    { margin-bottom: 0; }

.hidden        { display: none !important; }
.block         { display: block; }
.flex          { display: flex; }
.grid          { display: grid; }
.inline-flex   { display: inline-flex; }

.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.gap-2 { gap: var(--space-2); }
.gap-4 { gap: var(--space-4); }
.gap-6 { gap: var(--space-6); }

.w-full  { width: 100%; }
.max-w-prose { max-width: 65ch; }

.overflow-hidden { overflow: hidden; }
.rounded-full { border-radius: var(--radius-full); }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 36: Responsive Fine-tuning
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-excerpt { font-size: var(--text-base); }
  .archive-title { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
  .page-404-code { font-size: 5rem; }
  .author-hero-avatar { width: 80px; height: 80px; }
  .share-btn span { display: none; }
  .share-btn { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3); }
}

@media (min-width: 480px) {
  .post-card-excerpt { -webkit-line-clamp: 4; }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .posts-grid { gap: var(--space-6); }
  .single-layout { padding-inline: var(--space-8); }
  .hero-content { padding-bottom: var(--space-10); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .posts-grid { gap: var(--space-8); }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .container { padding-inline: var(--space-12); }
}

/* Mobile menu body lock */
body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 37: Homepage Layout Variations
   ========================================================== */

/* ── Common Elements ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.meta-sep {
  color: var(--color-border);
  margin: 0 var(--space-1);
}

.section-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.btn-text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

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

.author-avatar-small {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.sidebar-heading {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

/* ── Layout: Magazine ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-magazine {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.magazine-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
}

.magazine-hero-main {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.magazine-hero-image {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.magazine-hero-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.magazine-hero-content {
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.magazine-hero-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  margin: var(--space-3) 0;
}

.magazine-hero-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.magazine-hero-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.magazine-hero-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.magazine-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.magazine-sidebar {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

.trending-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trending-post:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.trending-thumb {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 72px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trending-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.trending-body {
  min-width: 0;
}

.trending-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trending-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.trending-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.trending-date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

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

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .magazine-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .magazine-sidebar {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .posts-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── Layout: Minimalist ──────────────────────────────────── */
.minimal-header {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.minimal-title {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
}

.posts-section-compact {
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.posts-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.post-list-item {
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.post-list-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.post-list-meta {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.post-category-link {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

.post-category-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.post-list-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.post-list-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.post-list-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.post-list-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.post-list-footer {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.post-list-author {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

/* ── Layout: Card Grid ───────────────────────────────────── */
.posts-section-cards {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
}

.posts-grid-cards {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
}

.card-style {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-style:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.card-image {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.card-style:hover .card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card-body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

.card-category {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-3);
}

.card-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

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

.card-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-meta {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .posts-grid-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── Layout: Newspaper ───────────────────────────────────── */
.newspaper-hero {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.newspaper-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.newspaper-hero-main {
  text-align: center;
}

.newspaper-hero-image {
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.newspaper-hero-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.newspaper-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  margin: var(--space-3) 0;
}

.newspaper-hero-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.newspaper-hero-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.newspaper-hero-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
}

.newspaper-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.newspaper-sidebar {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  height: fit-content;
}

.sidebar-heading-accent {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.top-story {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.top-story:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.top-story-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.top-story-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
}

.top-story-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.top-story-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.featured-section {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.featured-heading {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.featured-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.featured-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.featured-card-image {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.featured-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.featured-card:hover .featured-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

.featured-card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.featured-card-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

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

.featured-card-date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.posts-section-newspaper {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
}

.section-title-border {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

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

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .newspaper-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .newspaper-sidebar {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .featured-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .posts-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .featured-row,
  .posts-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 38: New Homepage Layout Variations
   ========================================================== */

/* ── Shared: 4-column grid modifier ─────────────────────── */
.posts-grid-4col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .posts-grid-4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .posts-grid-4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .posts-grid-4col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Shared: section title with divider line */
.section-title-divider {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.section-title-divider::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Shared: light category badge for dark backgrounds */
.post-category-badge-light {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
}

.post-category-badge-light:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #000;
}

/* ── Layout: Spotlight ───────────────────────────────────── */

.spotlight-hero {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 560px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-content-panel {
  flex: 0 0 44%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-10);
  position: relative;
}

.spotlight-content-panel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  top: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 100%, 100% 100%);
  z-index: var(--z-above);
}

.spotlight-image-panel {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-image-panel a {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
}

.spotlight-image-panel img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.spotlight-hero:hover .spotlight-image-panel img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.spotlight-image-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-primary) 0%, transparent 40%);
  z-index: var(--z-above);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.spotlight-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: calc(var(--z-above) + 1);
  max-width: 440px;
}

.spotlight-kicker {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  display: block;
}

.spotlight-category {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  padding: 2px var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.spotlight-category:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #000;
}

.spotlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.spotlight-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.spotlight-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.spotlight-excerpt {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.spotlight-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.spotlight-meta .reading-time {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.btn-spotlight {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-spotlight:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
}

/* Secondary section */
.spotlight-secondary {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.spotlight-secondary-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56% 44%;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: start;
}

.spotlight-feature-large {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.spotlight-feature-large:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.spotlight-feature-img-wrap {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-feature-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.spotlight-feature-large:hover .spotlight-feature-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.spotlight-feature-body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

.spotlight-feature-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-3);
}

.spotlight-feature-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.spotlight-feature-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.spotlight-feature-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.spotlight-feature-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Compact stack (right column) */
.spotlight-compact-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.spotlight-compact {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.spotlight-compact:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.spotlight-compact-img {
  flex: 0 0 96px;
  height: 72px;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-compact-img img {
  width: 96px;
  height: 72px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.spotlight-compact:hover .spotlight-compact-img img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.spotlight-compact-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.spotlight-compact-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.spotlight-compact-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-compact-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.spotlight-compact-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.posts-section-spotlight {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
}

/* Spotlight responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .spotlight-hero { flex-direction: column; min-height: auto; }
  .spotlight-content-panel { flex: none; width: 100%; padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-6); }
  .spotlight-content-panel::after { display: none; }
  .spotlight-image-panel { height: 300px; flex: none; }
  .spotlight-secondary-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .spotlight-content-panel { padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-4); }
  .spotlight-compact { padding: var(--space-3); gap: var(--space-3); }
  .spotlight-compact-img { flex: 0 0 76px; height: 60px; }
  .spotlight-compact-img img { width: 76px; height: 60px; }
}


/* ── Layout: Editorial ───────────────────────────────────── */

/* --- Category Nav --- */
.editorial-cat-nav {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--header-height-scrolled);
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.06);
}

.editorial-cat-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.editorial-cat-list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.editorial-cat-link {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.editorial-cat-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}

.editorial-cat-active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.editorial-cat-active:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: #fff;
}

/* --- Feature section --- */
.editorial-feature-section {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-8);
}

.editorial-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 58% 42%;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Main large feature: full-bleed image with gradient overlay */
.editorial-main-feature {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 500px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
}

.editorial-main-img-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: block;
}

.editorial-main-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 600ms ease;
}

.editorial-main-feature:hover .editorial-main-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.editorial-main-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(8, 16, 40, 0.97) 0%,
    rgba(8, 16, 40, 0.7) 40%,
    rgba(8, 16, 40, 0.15) 100%
  );
}

.editorial-main-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-above);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-7);
}

.editorial-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: #fff;
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-3);
}

.editorial-main-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.editorial-main-title a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.editorial-main-excerpt {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.editorial-main-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.editorial-main-meta .reading-time { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); }

/* --- Right column: two stacked cards --- */
/* KEY FIX: height: 100% propagates grid cell height to flex children */
.editorial-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  height: 100%;
}

/* Each card fills half the stack height equally */
.editorial-stack-item {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  min-height: 0; /* prevent flex blowout */
}

.editorial-stack-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Image fills fixed top portion of each card */
.editorial-stack-img {
  display: block;
  flex: 0 0 160px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.editorial-stack-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.editorial-stack-item:hover .editorial-stack-img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Body fills the remaining space */
.editorial-stack-body {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 0;
}

.editorial-stack-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-3);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.editorial-stack-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.editorial-stack-title a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.editorial-stack-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* --- Article list (card-based ranked list) --- */
.editorial-list-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-14);
}

.editorial-list-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.editorial-list-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.editorial-list-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(-1 * var(--space-4) - 2px);
  left: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.editorial-list-view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.editorial-list-view-all:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* Card list */
.editorial-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Each item is a horizontal card */
.editorial-list-item {
  display: flex;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  min-height: 148px;
}

.editorial-list-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Left: navy rank stripe */
.editorial-list-rank {
  flex: 0 0 52px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.editorial-list-rank::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.editorial-list-rank-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  line-height: 1;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  text-orientation: mixed;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Image panel */
.editorial-list-img {
  flex: 0 0 200px;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.editorial-list-img img {
  width: 200px;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.editorial-list-item:hover .editorial-list-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Body */
.editorial-list-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
}

.editorial-list-top {
  flex: 1;
}

.editorial-list-title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--text-base), 1.5vw, var(--text-lg));
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-3);
}

.editorial-list-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.editorial-list-title a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.editorial-list-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Bottom meta bar */
.editorial-list-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.editorial-list-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.editorial-list-meta .author-avatar-small {
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.editorial-list-read {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.editorial-list-read:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* --- Editorial responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .editorial-stack-img,
  .editorial-stack-img img { flex: 0 0 130px; height: 130px; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .editorial-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .editorial-main-feature { min-height: 400px; }
  .editorial-stack { height: auto; flex-direction: row; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .editorial-stack-item { flex: 1; flex-direction: row; min-height: 130px; }
  .editorial-stack-img { flex: 0 0 130px; }
  .editorial-stack-img img { width: 130px; height: 100%; }
  /* List: hide rank stripe, keep image */
  .editorial-list-rank { display: none; }
  .editorial-list-img { flex: 0 0 160px; }
  .editorial-list-img img { width: 160px; }
  .editorial-list-body { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .editorial-stack { flex-direction: column; }
  .editorial-stack-item { flex-direction: row; min-height: 100px; }
  .editorial-stack-img { flex: 0 0 110px; }
  .editorial-stack-img img { width: 110px; height: 100%; }
  .editorial-list-img { flex: 0 0 130px; }
  .editorial-list-img img { width: 130px; }
  .editorial-list-excerpt { display: none; }
  .editorial-list-body { padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  /* Stack → vertical card on mobile */
  .editorial-list-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .editorial-list-img {
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
  }
  .editorial-list-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
  }
  .editorial-list-excerpt { display: -webkit-box; }
  .editorial-list-body { padding: var(--space-4); }
  .editorial-list-footer { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}


/* ── Layout: Mosaic ──────────────────────────────────────── */

.mosaic-section {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-12);
}

.mosaic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: 320px 220px;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Tile 1: large top-left 2×2 */
.mosaic-tile-1 {
  grid-column: 1 / 3;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
}

/* Tiles 2–5 auto-place in remaining cells */

.mosaic-tile {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
}

.mosaic-tile-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.mosaic-tile-img a {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
}

.mosaic-tile-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.mosaic-tile:hover .mosaic-tile-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.mosaic-tile-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(10, 20, 50, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(10, 20, 50, 0.5) 40%,
    rgba(10, 20, 50, 0.1) 100%
  );
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.mosaic-tile:hover .mosaic-tile-overlay {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.mosaic-tile-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  z-index: var(--z-above);
}

.mosaic-cat-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 2px var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.mosaic-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.mosaic-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mosaic-title a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.mosaic-title-large {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.875rem);
}

.mosaic-title:not(.mosaic-title-large) {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mosaic-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mosaic-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.mosaic-meta .reading-time { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); }

/* Mosaic responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mosaic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: 280px 200px 200px;
  }
  .mosaic-tile-1 { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: 1 / 2; }
  .mosaic-tile-2, .mosaic-tile-3 { grid-row: 2 / 3; }
  .mosaic-tile-4, .mosaic-tile-5 { grid-row: 3 / 4; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .mosaic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: repeat(5, 220px);
  }
  .mosaic-tile-1 { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
  .mosaic-tile-2, .mosaic-tile-3, .mosaic-tile-4, .mosaic-tile-5 { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; }
}


/* ── Layout: Timeline ────────────────────────────────────── */

.timeline-banner {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.timeline-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(42, 82, 152, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.timeline-banner-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-above);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-4);
}

.timeline-banner-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
}

/* Timeline section */
.timeline-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
}

.timeline-track {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary) 70%, transparent);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Timeline item */
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  width: 50%;
  padding-right: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.timeline-item-right {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-left: 50%;
  padding-right: 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-10);
}

/* Dot on the center line */
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(-1 * var(--space-5));
  top: var(--space-6);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: var(--z-above);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.timeline-item-right .timeline-dot {
  right: auto;
  left: calc(-1 * var(--space-5));
}

.timeline-dot-inner {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Timeline card */
.timeline-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  width: 100%;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.timeline-card-img-wrap {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.timeline-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-card:hover .timeline-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.timeline-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

/* Date badge */
.timeline-card-date-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-align: center;
}

.timeline-date-day {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.timeline-date-month {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.timeline-date-year {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.timeline-card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-3);
}

.timeline-card-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

.timeline-card-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.timeline-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.timeline-card-author {
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.timeline-read-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: auto;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-read-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* Timeline responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-track { left: 20px; transform: none; }
  .timeline-item,
  .timeline-item-right {
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: var(--space-12);
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .timeline-dot {
    right: auto;
    left: calc(-1 * (var(--space-12) - var(--space-4)));
  }
  .timeline-item-right .timeline-dot {
    left: calc(-1 * (var(--space-12) - var(--space-4)));
  }
  .timeline { padding: 0 var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-2); }
}


/* ── Layout: Split ───────────────────────────────────────── */

.split-section {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
}

.split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60% 40%;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left: featured main column */
.split-main-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.split-main-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Hero post (main large card) */
.split-hero-post {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.split-hero-post:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.split-hero-img-wrap {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-hero-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.split-hero-post:hover .split-hero-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.split-hero-body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

.split-hero-post-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-3);
}

.split-hero-post-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.split-hero-post-title a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.split-hero-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.split-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Two secondary cards in 2-col grid */
.split-secondary-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.split-secondary-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.split-secondary-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.split-secondary-img {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-secondary-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.split-secondary-card:hover .split-secondary-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.split-secondary-body {
  padding: var(--space-3);
}

.split-secondary-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 var(--space-2);
}

.split-secondary-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-secondary-title a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.split-secondary-meta {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* Right: aside (latest list) */
.split-aside {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height-scrolled) + var(--space-4));
}

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

.split-aside-heading {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.split-aside-bar {
  height: 3px;
  width: 40px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.split-aside-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.split-aside-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.split-aside-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.split-aside-thumb {
  flex: 0 0 80px;
  height: 64px;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-aside-thumb img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 64px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.split-aside-item:hover .split-aside-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.split-aside-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.split-aside-item-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.split-aside-item-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-aside-item-title a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.split-aside-meta {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* Compact pagination for aside */
.posts-pagination-sm {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.posts-pagination-sm .nav-links {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Split responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .split-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .split-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split-aside { position: static; }
  .split-secondary-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .split-secondary-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Dark mode adaptations for new layouts */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  .editorial-cat-nav { background: var(--color-bg); border-bottom-color: var(--color-border); }
  .editorial-stack-item,
  .spotlight-feature-large,
  .spotlight-compact,
  .split-hero-post,
  .split-secondary-card,
  .timeline-card { background: #1a2332; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .editorial-list-section,
  .spotlight-secondary,
  .timeline-section { background: #111827; }
  .mosaic-tile { background: #0f1f3d; }
  .spotlight-image-gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a1428 0%, transparent 40%); }
}

/* ── Footer Menu ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-menu-nav {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.footer-menu-container {
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.footer-menu-list {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-8);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-menu-list li a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  padding: var(--space-1) 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-menu-list li a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-menu-list {
    gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTION 37: Accessibility Extras
   ========================================================== */

/* Focus styles */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Remove default focus for mouse users */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) { outline: none; }

/* High contrast mode support */
@media (forced-colors: active) {
  .post-card { border: 2px solid ButtonText; }
  .btn { border: 2px solid ButtonText; }
  .badge { border: 1px solid ButtonText; }
}

/* Ensure interactive elements have sufficient size */
button, [role="button"], a {
  min-height: 0; /* Let natural size apply, min-target via padding */
}

/* Landmark separators for screen readers */
main:focus { outline: none; }

/* Loading state */
body.js-loading * { transition: none !important; }