/* ================================================================
   trenderr — css/styles.css  v3
   "Trending Now, Always"
   FULLY self-contained responsive CSS — zero Bootstrap utility
   class dependencies. Works identically online and offline.
   Mobile-first approach: base styles = mobile, @media min-width
   overrides for tablet/desktop.

   Brand palette:
     --grey-dark   #0f172a   page background (dark mode)
     --grey-mid    #1e293b   card / panel surfaces
     --grey-raised #263348   elevated surfaces
     --grey-border #334155   borders / dividers
     --grey-muted  #64748b   secondary text
     --grey-light  #f1f5f9   page background (light mode)
     --green       #22c55e   primary accent
     --green-dark  #16a34a   hover/pressed green
     --green-glow  rgba(34,197,94,.20)
     --white       #ffffff
   ================================================================ */

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Colours */
  --grey-dark:   #0f172a;
  --grey-mid:    #1e293b;
  --grey-raised: #263348;
  --grey-border: #334155;
  --grey-muted:  #64748b;
  --grey-light:  #f1f5f9;
  --green:       #22c55e;
  --green-dark:  #16a34a;
  --green-light: #86efac;
  --green-glow:  rgba(34,197,94,.20);
  --white:       #ffffff;

  /* Semantic tokens — dark mode defaults */
  --bg-page:   var(--grey-dark);
  --bg-card:   var(--grey-mid);
  --bg-raised: var(--grey-raised);
  --text-1:    var(--white);
  --text-2:    var(--grey-muted);
  --border:    var(--grey-border);
  --link:      var(--green);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --sp-1: .25rem; --sp-2: .5rem;  --sp-3: .75rem; --sp-4: 1rem;
  --sp-5: 1.25rem;--sp-6: 1.5rem; --sp-8: 2rem;   --sp-10:2.5rem;
  --sp-12:3rem;

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm: 6px;  --r-md: 12px; --r-lg: 18px;
  --r-xl: 24px; --r-pill: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --t-fast: 150ms var(--ease);
  --t-base: 250ms var(--ease);
  --t-slow: 400ms var(--ease);

  /* Shadows */
  --sh-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  --sh-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  --sh-green: 0 0 20px var(--green-glow);

  /* Z layers */
  --z-header: 200;
  --z-modal:  500;

  /* Header height variable — used by multiple sections */
  --header-h: 58px;
}

/* Light mode overrides */
[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg-page:   var(--grey-light);
  --bg-card:   var(--white);
  --bg-raised: #e2e8f0;
  --text-1:    #0f172a;
  --text-2:    #475569;
  --border:    #cbd5e1;
  --link:      var(--green-dark);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   2. RESET & BASE
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-1);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background var(--t-slow), color var(--t-slow);
}
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--green); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--link); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: var(--font-display); }
button { font-family: var(--font-body); }

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100%; left: var(--sp-4);
  background: var(--green); color: var(--grey-dark);
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-weight: 600; z-index: 9999; transition: top var(--t-fast);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: var(--sp-4); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   3. REUSABLE BUTTONS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Primary green button */
.btn-green {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  background: var(--green); color: var(--grey-dark) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: .875rem;
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
  border: none; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast);
}
.btn-green:hover { background: var(--green-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--sh-green); text-decoration: none; color: var(--grey-dark) !important; }
.btn-green:active { transform: none; }
.btn-green svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Outline green */
.btn-outline-green {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  background: transparent; color: var(--green) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--green);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: .875rem;
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--t-fast);
}
.btn-outline-green:hover { background: var(--green-glow); }

/* Icon button (circular/square icon-only) */
.icon-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: none;
  border-radius: var(--r-md); color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
}
.icon-btn:hover { background: var(--green-glow); color: var(--green); transform: scale(1.08); }
.icon-btn svg { stroke: currentColor; display: block; }
[data-theme="light"] .icon-btn { background: rgba(0,0,0,.06); color: rgba(15,23,42,.7); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   4. HEADER / NAVBAR — 100% custom CSS, no Bootstrap utilities
   Mobile-first: hamburger visible, nav collapsed by default.
   Desktop (≥992px): full horizontal nav visible.
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-header);
  background: rgba(15,23,42,.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  animation: slideDown .5s var(--ease) both;
}
[data-theme="light"] .site-header {
  background: rgba(241,245,249,.92);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
@keyframes slideDown {
  from { transform: translateY(-100%); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Navbar flex container */
.t-navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;          /* allows nav-body to wrap below on mobile */
  padding: 0 var(--sp-4);
  min-height: var(--header-h);
  position: relative;
}

/* Logo */
.brand-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white) !important; letter-spacing: -.03em;
  text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: auto;         /* push hamburger to right on mobile */
}
[data-theme="light"] .brand-logo { color: var(--grey-dark) !important; }

.brand-dot {
  color: var(--green);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: .5; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

/* Hamburger button — visible on mobile, hidden on desktop */
.t-hamburger {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--white); cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--t-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.t-hamburger svg { stroke: var(--white); }
.t-hamburger:hover { background: var(--green-glow); border-color: var(--green); }
[data-theme="light"] .t-hamburger { color: var(--grey-dark); background: rgba(0,0,0,.06); border-color: rgba(0,0,0,.12); }
[data-theme="light"] .t-hamburger svg { stroke: var(--grey-dark); }

/* Nav body — collapsed on mobile, full-width when open */
.t-nav-body {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;           /* collapsed state: hide everything  */
  transition: max-height .4s var(--ease);
  background: rgba(10,20,38,.97);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.t-nav-body.open {
  /* Use a comfortable height that fits on screen and allows scrolling */
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;           /* scrollable when content is taller  */
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;  /* smooth iOS/Android momentum scroll */
  /* Thin green scrollbar indicator */
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--green) transparent;
}
.t-nav-body.open::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 3px; }
.t-nav-body.open::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--green); border-radius: 99px; }
[data-theme="light"] .t-nav-body {
  background: rgba(241,245,249,.98);
  border-top-color: rgba(0,0,0,.07);
}

/* Nav links list — vertical on mobile */
.t-nav-links {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4) var(--sp-2);
  gap: 2px;
}

.t-nav-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75) !important;
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-2);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  transition: color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.t-nav-link:hover, .t-nav-active {
  color: var(--green) !important; background: var(--green-glow);
  text-decoration: none;
}
[data-theme="light"] .t-nav-link { color: rgba(15,23,42,.75) !important; border-bottom-color: rgba(0,0,0,.04); }
[data-theme="light"] .t-nav-link:hover, [data-theme="light"] .t-nav-active { color: var(--green-dark) !important; }

.t-nav-ai { position: relative; }
.ai-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--grey-dark);
  font-size: .58rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 1px 5px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 4px;
  animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blink {
  0%,100% { background: var(--green); }
  50%      { background: var(--green-dark); }
}

/* Desktop controls — hidden on mobile */
.t-nav-controls { display: none; }

/* Mobile extras (search + theme inside menu) */
.t-mobile-extras {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;  /* generous bottom padding        */
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
  /* Ensure this section is always reachable when scrolling */
  position: relative;
}
[data-theme="light"] .t-mobile-extras { border-top-color: rgba(0,0,0,.06); }

.t-mobile-search {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3);
}
.t-mobile-search svg { stroke: var(--grey-muted); flex-shrink: 0; }
[data-theme="light"] .t-mobile-search { background: rgba(0,0,0,.04); }

.t-mobile-search-input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 0;
  background: transparent; border: none;
  color: var(--text-1); font-size: .9rem; outline: none;
  width: auto !important; opacity: 1 !important; height: auto !important; padding: 0 !important;
}
.t-mobile-search-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-2); }

.t-mobile-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem; padding: 0.25rem 0;
}
.theme-label { font-size: .92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-weight: 500; }
[data-theme="light"] .theme-label { color: rgba(15,23,42,.65); }

/* Toggle switch styles moved to .t-theme-toggle-btn section below */
.btn-submit-sm {
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-5); border-radius: var(--r-md);
}
/* ── Proper pill toggle switch for dark/light mode ──────────── */
.t-theme-toggle-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  color: inherit;
}
.t-theme-toggle-btn svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: stroke var(--t-fast);
}
[data-theme="light"] .t-theme-toggle-btn svg { stroke: rgba(15,23,42,.6); }

/* The pill track (outer) */
.toggle-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 50px;
  height: 26px;
  background: var(--grey-border);   /* grey in dark mode = OFF    */
  border-radius: 99px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background var(--t-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
/* Active (light mode) = green track */
[data-theme="light"] .toggle-track {
  background: var(--green);
}

/* The thumb (inner circle) */
.toggle-thumb {
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px; left: 3px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: left var(--t-base);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
/* Slide thumb to the right in light mode */
[data-theme="light"] .toggle-thumb {
  left: calc(100% - 23px);
}


/* ── Desktop layout (≥992px) ── */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  :root { --header-h: 68px; }

  .t-hamburger { display: none; }    /* hide hamburger */
  .t-mobile-extras { display: none; } /* hide mobile-only extras */

  .t-nav-body {
    max-height: none;               /* always visible on desktop */
    overflow: visible;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0;
    width: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
  /* Force open state irrelevant on desktop */
  .t-nav-body.open { max-height: none; }

  .t-nav-links {
    flex-direction: row;            /* horizontal nav links */
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 2px;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
  .t-nav-link {
    font-size: .82rem;
    padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3);
    border-bottom: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* Show desktop controls */
  .t-nav-controls {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Expandable search input */
  .t-search-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; }
  .search-input {
    width: 0; max-width: 200px; height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--r-md); color: var(--text-1);
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .85rem;
    padding: 0 var(--sp-3); outline: none;
    opacity: 0; overflow: hidden;
    transition: width var(--t-slow), opacity var(--t-base), border-color var(--t-base);
  }
  .search-input::placeholder { color: var(--grey-muted); }
  [data-theme="light"] .search-input { background: rgba(0,0,0,.05); color: var(--grey-dark); }
  .t-search-wrap.open .search-input { width: 200px; opacity: 1; border-color: var(--green); padding: 0 var(--sp-3); }

  .btn-submit { font-size: .8rem; padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4); }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   5. AD PLACEHOLDERS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ad-leaderboard {
  margin-top: var(--header-h);
  padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.ad-placeholder {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  background: var(--bg-raised);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--text-2); font-size: .78rem; font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.ad-placeholder span:first-child { opacity: .55; font-size: .9rem; }
.ad-placeholder--leaderboard { width: min(728px,100%); height: 80px; }
.ad-placeholder--rect        { width: min(336px,100%); height: 280px; }
.ad-placeholder--native      { width: 100%; height: 100px; }
.ad-placeholder--sidebar     { width: 100%; height: 250px; }
.ad-placeholder--sidebar-tall{ width: 100%; height: 300px; }

.ad-in-content  { margin: var(--sp-8) auto; max-width: 400px; text-align: center; }
.ad-footer-banner { padding: var(--sp-4) 0; text-align: center; background: var(--bg-card); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   6. HERO SECTION
   Fixed pixel height on mobile avoids broken 100svh/100vh in
   Opera mobile, Chrome Android and other browsers with dynamic
   toolbars that shrink/grow the viewport unpredictably.
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  /* Mobile default: fixed 500px — reliable on every mobile browser */
  height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Tablet: a little taller */
@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .hero-section { height: 560px; }
}
/* Desktop only: use vh — toolbars are static on desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-section {
    height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 82px);
    min-height: 480px;
    max-height: 820px;
  }
}
.hero-carousel, .hero-inner { height: 100%; }

/* Each slide is a relative container */
.hero-item {
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--grey-dark), #1a2744 50%, var(--grey-mid));
}

/* Hero image — fills entire slide */
.hero-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  animation: heroZoom 8s var(--ease) both;
}
@keyframes heroZoom { from { transform: scale(1.05); } to { transform: scale(1); } }

/* Dark overlay for readability */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
    rgba(15,23,42,.95) 0%,
    rgba(15,23,42,.6) 50%,
    rgba(15,23,42,.2) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Green accent line at bottom */
.hero-accent-line {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--green), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/*
 * HERO CAPTION — CENTERED FIX
 * Uses absolute positioning with inset:0 + flexbox centering.
 * Completely replaces Bootstrap's .carousel-caption behaviour.
 * Text aligns bottom-left on mobile, centered on larger screens.
 */
.hero-caption {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;                           /* stretch over full slide     */
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;              /* pin to bottom on mobile     */
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-4) var(--sp-8);
  pointer-events: none;               /* overlay doesn't block image click */
}
/* Inner wrapper — constrains width and makes children clickable */
.hero-caption-inner {
  pointer-events: all;
  max-width: 600px;
  width: 100%;
  animation: captionFade .6s .15s var(--ease) both;
}
@keyframes captionFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* On tablets and up — center the caption both axes */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero-caption {
    align-items: center;              /* vertical center             */
    justify-content: center;          /* horizontal center           */
    padding: var(--sp-10);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-caption-inner { max-width: 680px; }
  .hero-meta { justify-content: center; }
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--grey-dark);
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px var(--sp-3);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); /* smaller clamp min for mobile */
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  /* Prevent text from overflowing card width */
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  hyphens: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-excerpt {
  font-size: clamp(.85rem, 1.8vw, 1rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  /* Hidden on mobile — only title + meta + button like the target design */
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero-excerpt { display: block; }
}
/* Hero excerpt always visible — display controlled by mobile comfort patch */

.hero-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero-cta { font-size: 1rem; padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem; }

/* Carousel indicators (custom dots) */
.hero-indicators-wrap {
  position: absolute; bottom: var(--sp-5); right: var(--sp-5);
  z-index: 10; display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2);
}
.hero-dot {
  width: 22px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
  transition: width var(--t-base), background var(--t-base);
  opacity: 1;
}
.hero-dot.active { width: 36px; background: var(--green); }

/* Prev / Next controls */
.hero-ctrl {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10; width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: transparent;        /* 100% transparent background */
  border: none;                   /* no border at all             */
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast);
}
.hero-prev { left: 0.5rem; }
.hero-next { right: 0.5rem; }
/* Only the SVG stroke is visible — faint white line chevron */
.hero-ctrl svg {
  stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.55);  /* faint white — barely visible */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.5)); /* shadow keeps it visible on light images */
  transition: stroke var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
}
.hero-ctrl:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1); }
.hero-ctrl:hover svg { stroke: var(--green); }

/* Scroll cue */
.hero-scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; bottom: var(--sp-5); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  animation: bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-scroll-cue svg { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
@keyframes bounce {
  0%,100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   7. TRENDING TICKER STRIP
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.trending-strip {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-card); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  height: 42px; overflow: hidden;
}
.trending-label {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--grey-dark);
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-4); height: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-wrapper {
  flex: 1; overflow: hidden; height: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-4);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: tickerScroll 80s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes tickerScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.ticker-item { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-2); cursor: pointer; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.ticker-item:hover { color: var(--green); }
.ticker-sep { color: var(--green); opacity: .4; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   8. CONTENT LAYOUT (main + sidebar)
   Mobile: single column. Desktop (≥1024px): two columns.
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.content-layout {
  max-width: 1440px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  grid-template-areas: "main" "sidebar";
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .content-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    grid-template-areas: "main sidebar";
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .content-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; }
}

.main-col    { grid-area: main; min-width: 0; }
.sidebar-col { grid-area: sidebar; }

.sidebar-sticky {
  position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--sp-4));
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-6);
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) { .sidebar-sticky { position: static; } }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   9. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATION
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .55s var(--ease), transform .55s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-on-scroll.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   10. SECTION HEADERS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-block { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

.section-header {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .section-header { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; } }
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2); margin: 0;
}
.section-see-all {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green);
  margin-left: 0; transition: gap var(--t-fast);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .section-see-all { margin-left: auto; } }
.section-see-all:hover { gap: var(--sp-2); text-decoration: none; }
.section-see-all svg { stroke: var(--green); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   11. TRENDING HORIZONTAL SCROLL CARDS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.h-scroll-container {
  overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: visible;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--green) transparent;
}
.h-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
.h-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--green); border-radius: var(--r-pill); }

.h-scroll-track {
  display: flex; gap: var(--sp-4); padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-1);
  width: max-content;
}

.trending-card {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base), border-color var(--t-base);
}
.trending-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg), var(--sh-green); border-color: var(--green); }

.trending-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--grey-mid), var(--grey-raised));
}
.trending-card-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--t-slow); }
.trending-card:hover .trending-card-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.card-badge {
  position: absolute; top: var(--sp-2); left: var(--sp-2);
  background: var(--green); color: var(--grey-dark);
  font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px var(--sp-2); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}

.trending-card-body { padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem; }
.trending-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-1); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.trending-card-meta { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-2); display: flex; gap: 0.4rem; align-items: center; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   12. POSTS GRID
   Mobile: 1 col. Tablet: 2 cols. Desktop: 3 cols.
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;           /* default: 1 column always */
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
/* Only go 2-col when screen is genuinely wide */
@media (min-width: 900px)  { .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.post-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base), border-color var(--t-base);
  animation: cardIn .4s var(--ease) both;
}
@keyframes cardIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px) scale(.98); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg), var(--sh-green); border-color: var(--green); }

.post-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--grey-mid), var(--grey-raised));
}
.post-card-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--t-slow); }
.post-card:hover .post-card-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.post-card-body { padding: 1.1rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.post-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--green-glow); color: var(--green);
  font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px var(--sp-2); border-radius: var(--r-pill); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.25);
}
.post-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-1); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.post-card-excerpt {
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.post-card-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 0.85rem; margin-top: auto;
}
.post-card-meta { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: .82rem; }
.post-card-read { color: var(--green); font-weight: 600; font-size: .84rem; white-space: nowrap; }

/* Filter pills */
.filter-pills { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-left: 0; width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; }
.pill {
  background: var(--bg-raised); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-2); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill); cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.pill:hover, .pill.active { background: var(--green-glow); border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green); }

.no-results { text-align: center; color: var(--text-2); font-size: 1rem; padding: 3rem 0; }
.btn-load-more { font-size: 1rem; padding: 0.9rem 2rem; min-height: 50px; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   13. CATEGORIES GRID
   2 cols mobile → 4 cols tablet → 4-8 desktop
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.8rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .categories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.1rem; } }

.category-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-3);
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2); text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--t-base); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.category-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--green-glow); opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--t-base);
}
.category-card:hover { border-color: var(--green); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-green); }
.category-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.cat-icon-wrap {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: var(--bg-raised); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--t-base); position: relative;
}
.category-card:hover .cat-icon-wrap { background: var(--green); border-color: var(--green); }
.cat-emoji { font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; display: block; position: relative; }

.cat-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-1); position: relative;
}
.cat-count { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-2); position: relative; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   14. FEATURED STORIES
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.featured-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.featured-grid .featured-card:first-child { grid-column: 1; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .featured-grid .featured-card:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }

.featured-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base), border-color var(--t-base);
}
.featured-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg), var(--sh-green); border-color: var(--green); }

/* Hero featured card: row layout on larger screens */
.featured-card.featured-card--hero { flex-direction: column; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .featured-card.featured-card--hero { flex-direction: row; } }

.featured-card-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg-raised); flex-shrink: 0; }
.featured-card--hero .featured-card-img-wrap { min-height: 200px; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .featured-card--hero .featured-card-img-wrap { flex: 0 0 50%; min-height: 260px; }
}
.featured-card:not(.featured-card--hero) .featured-card-img-wrap { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }

.featured-card-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--t-slow); }
.featured-card:hover .featured-card-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.featured-card-body { padding: var(--sp-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; flex: 1; }
.featured-card--hero .featured-card-body { border-left: 0; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .featured-card--hero .featured-card-body { border-left: 3px solid var(--green); } }

.featured-card-category { color: var(--green); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.featured-card-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(.95rem, 2.5vw, 1.3rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-1); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.featured-card-excerpt { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.featured-card-meta { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-2); display: flex; gap: var(--sp-3); flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   15. POPULAR THIS WEEK
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.popular-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.popular-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-4);
  padding: var(--sp-4); background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.popular-item:hover { border-color: var(--green); background: var(--bg-raised); transform: translateX(4px); }

.popular-rank { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--grey-border); min-width: 38px; line-height: 1; }
.popular-item:nth-child(1) .popular-rank { color: var(--green); }
.popular-item:nth-child(2) .popular-rank { color: var(--green-light); opacity: .7; }

.popular-img-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; width: 70px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg-raised); }
.popular-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.popular-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.popular-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-1); line-height: 1.35; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.popular-meta { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-2); display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   16. NEWSLETTER SECTION
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.newsletter-section {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--green-glow);
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.newsletter-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; right: -10%;
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--green-glow), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.newsletter-inner {
  position: relative; padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-6);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-8); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-text { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }
.newsletter-eyebrow { display: block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.newsletter-title { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.65rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-1); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.newsletter-sub { color: var(--text-2); font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; }

.newsletter-form { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
.newsletter-input-group {
  display: flex; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 1.5px solid var(--green);
}
.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 0; background: var(--bg-raised); border: none;
  color: var(--text-1); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem; outline: none;
}
.newsletter-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-2); }
.newsletter-submit { border-radius: 0; white-space: nowrap; }
.newsletter-legal { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--text-2); margin-top: var(--sp-2); }
.newsletter-msg { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: var(--sp-2); min-height: 1.2em; }
.newsletter-msg.success { color: var(--green); }
.newsletter-msg.error   { color: #f87171; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   17. SIDEBAR WIDGETS
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.sidebar-ad { /* spacing wrapper */ }
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: var(--sp-5);
}
.widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-1); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); padding-bottom: var(--sp-3); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.widget-emoji { font-size: 1rem; }

.most-read-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-3); counter-reset: mrcount; }
.most-read-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--sp-3);
  cursor: pointer; counter-increment: mrcount;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast);
}
.most-read-item:hover { transform: translateX(3px); }
.most-read-item::before {
  content: counter(mrcount);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--grey-border); min-width: 18px; line-height: 1.2;
}
.most-read-item:first-child::before { color: var(--green); }
.most-read-title { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-1); line-height: 1.4; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }

.tags-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.tag-chip {
  background: var(--bg-raised); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-2); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.tag-chip:hover { background: var(--green-glow); border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green); }

.about-text { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   18. FOOTER
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background: rgba(10,18,36,.97);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--sp-12) 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.footer-container { max-width: 1440px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--sp-5); }

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;         /* mobile: stack all */
  gap: var(--sp-8); margin-bottom: var(--sp-10);
}
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; } }

.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white) !important; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-tagline { color: var(--green); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.footer-desc { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); max-width: 280px; }

.social-links { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Base social link — used in footer and nav menu */
.social-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--t-fast), border-color var(--t-fast),
              color var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.social-link svg { display: block; flex-shrink: 0; }
.social-link:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); text-decoration: none; color: #fff; }

/* Per-platform brand colours on hover */
.social-link--fb:hover  {
  background: #1877F2;   /* Facebook blue   */
  border-color: #1877F2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(24,119,242,.35);
}
.social-link--ig:hover  {
  /* Instagram gradient */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
  border-color: #dc2743;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220,39,67,.35);
}
.social-link--yt:hover  {
  background: #FF0000;   /* YouTube red     */
  border-color: #FF0000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255,0,0,.35);
}
.social-link--x:hover   {
  background: #000000;   /* X/Twitter black */
  border-color: #555;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

/* ── Follow Us row inside mobile nav menu ── */
.t-mobile-follow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.1rem 0;
}
.t-follow-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
[data-theme="light"] .t-follow-label { color: rgba(15,23,42,.5); }

.t-follow-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
/* Smaller social links inside nav */
.t-follow-icons .social-link {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
}

.footer-col-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.footer-links a { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); transition: color var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast); display: inline-block; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--green); transform: translateX(3px); text-decoration: none; }

.footer-newsletter-desc { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.footer-newsletter-form {
  display: flex; border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast);
}
.footer-newsletter-form:focus-within { border-color: var(--green); }
.footer-newsletter-input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: none;
  color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .82rem;
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3); outline: none;
}
.footer-newsletter-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.footer-sub-btn { flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 0; padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3); }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--sp-5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-3);
}
.footer-copy { font-size: .76rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); margin: 0; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-3); font-size: .76rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); align-items: center; }
.footer-legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--green); text-decoration: none; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   19. ARTICLE MODAL
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: var(--z-modal);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.75); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base), visibility var(--t-base);
}
.article-modal-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* On desktop: centered modal */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .article-modal-overlay { align-items: flex-start; padding: var(--sp-6); overflow-y: auto; }
}

.article-modal {
  position: relative; background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl) var(--r-xl) 0 0;   /* bottom sheet on mobile */
  width: 100%; max-width: 800px;
  transform: translateY(30px); transition: transform var(--t-slow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .article-modal { border-radius: var(--r-xl); margin: var(--sp-6) auto; transform: scale(.96) translateY(16px); }
}
.article-modal-overlay.active .article-modal { transform: none; }

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute; top: var(--sp-4); right: var(--sp-4); z-index: 10;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.35); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); color: var(--white); cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--t-fast); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.modal-close-btn:hover { background: var(--green); color: var(--grey-dark); }
.modal-close-btn svg { stroke: currentColor; }

.modal-scroll-area {
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-5);
  max-height: 85vh; overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--green) transparent;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .modal-scroll-area { padding: var(--sp-8); max-height: calc(100vh - 80px); } }

.modal-meta-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.modal-read-time { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--text-2); }

.modal-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-1); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }

.modal-byline {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); padding-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.modal-author-avatar {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--grey-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: .95rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.modal-author-name { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-1); }
.modal-date { display: block; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-2); }

.modal-hero-img-wrap {
  margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--sp-5)) var(--sp-6);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg-raised);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .modal-hero-img-wrap { margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--sp-8)) var(--sp-6); } }
.modal-hero-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.modal-body-content { font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-1); }
.modal-body-content h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-1); margin: var(--sp-6) 0 var(--sp-3); padding-left: var(--sp-3); border-left: 3px solid var(--green); }
.modal-body-content p { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); color: var(--text-2); }
.modal-body-content p:first-of-type { color: var(--text-1); font-size: 1rem; }
.modal-body-content strong { color: var(--green); }
.modal-body-content blockquote { border-left: 3px solid var(--green); background: var(--bg-raised); padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5); border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0; margin: var(--sp-5) 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-2); }

.modal-related { margin-top: var(--sp-8); padding-top: var(--sp-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.modal-related-title { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); color: var(--text-1); }
.modal-related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-3); }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .modal-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.related-card { background: var(--bg-raised); border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--t-fast); }
.related-card:hover { border-color: var(--green); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.related-card-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover; background: var(--bg-raised); }
.related-card-body { padding: var(--sp-3); }
.related-card-title { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-1); line-height: 1.35; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }

.modal-comments { margin-top: var(--sp-8); padding-top: var(--sp-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.modal-comments-title { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); color: var(--text-1); }
.comment-placeholder { background: var(--bg-raised); border: 1.5px dashed var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: var(--sp-6); text-align: center; color: var(--text-2); font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.7; }

.policy-modal { max-width: 620px; }
.modal-date-text { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-2); margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   20. BACK TO TOP
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: var(--sp-6); right: var(--sp-5);
  z-index: var(--z-header);
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--grey-dark); border: none;
  border-radius: var(--r-md); cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md), var(--sh-green);
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
  animation: fadeUp .3s var(--ease) both;
}
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--green-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.back-to-top svg { stroke: var(--grey-dark); }
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   21. IMAGE LAZY LOAD SHIMMER
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
img[loading="lazy"]:not(.loaded) {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--grey-mid) 25%, var(--grey-raised) 50%, var(--grey-mid) 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer { from { background-position: 200% 0; } to { background-position: -200% 0; } }
img.loaded { background: none; animation: none; }



/* ================================================================
   DESKTOP OVERRIDES — min-width: 900px
   Base styles above are designed for mobile. These rules only
   apply on genuine desktop/tablet wide screens.
   ================================================================ */

@media (min-width: 900px) {

  /* Bigger trending cards on wide screens */
  .trending-card { width: 260px; }

  /* More padding in content area */
  .post-card-body { padding: 1.25rem; }

  /* Category grid 4 cols already handled above */

  /* Newsletter inner row layout */
  .newsletter-inner { flex-direction: row; padding: 3rem; }

  /* Featured card hero layout */
  .featured-card.featured-card--hero { flex-direction: row; }
  .featured-card--hero .featured-card-img-wrap { flex: 0 0 50%; min-height: 260px; }
  .featured-card--hero .featured-card-body { border-left: 3px solid var(--green); }

  /* Modal related: 3 cols */
  .modal-related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  /* Footer 4-col grid */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; }

  /* Sidebar sticky */
  .sidebar-sticky { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1rem); }
}

/* ── Base font bump: 18px on all screens (was 16px) ──────────── */
/* This ensures even if browser reports wide viewport, text is   */
/* always at least 18px baseline — much more readable on phone  */
html { font-size: 18px; }

/* On genuine large screens, go back to normal 16px */
@media (min-width: 1200px) { html { font-size: 16px; } }

/* ── Hero section responsive heights ────────────────────────── */
.hero-section { height: 520px; }
@media (min-width: 600px)  { .hero-section { height: 570px; } }
@media (min-width: 992px)  {
  .hero-section {
    height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 82px);
    min-height: 480px; max-height: 820px;
  }
}

/* ── Hero caption — left-aligned bottom (matches screenshot 3) ── */
.hero-caption {
  align-items: flex-end;       /* pin to bottom                  */
  justify-content: flex-start; /* left-align                     */
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 2.5rem; /* extra bottom padding so button clears ticker */
}
.hero-caption-inner { max-width: 100%; padding: 0; }
.hero-meta { justify-content: flex-start; }

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero-caption {
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-caption-inner { max-width: 700px; }
  .hero-meta { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── Ticker larger text ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.ticker-item { font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.trending-label { font-size: .78rem; }