/**
 * Top India Tips - Component Styles
 * Full-Width Premium Editorial Layout
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. SITE HEADER (TWO-TIER MAGAZINE STRUCTURE MATCHING MOCKUP)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Tier 1: Brand & Utility Bar */
.header-top-row {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
}

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

/* Brand Logo (Single-Line, Never Wraps) */
.brand-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo .logo-accent {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  position: relative;
}

.brand-tagline-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding-left: var(--space-3);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-tagline-badge {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Custom Dynamic Branding Logos */
.brand-logo-custom {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-picture {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: auto;
  max-height: 42px;
  max-width: 260px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.brand-logo-mobile {
  max-height: 32px;
  max-width: 170px;
}

.drawer-brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-footer {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-footer-img {
  max-height: 38px;
  max-width: 220px;
  height: auto;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-logo-custom {
    max-width: 200px;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    max-height: 34px;
    max-width: 180px;
  }
  .drawer-brand-logo .brand-logo-img {
    max-height: 36px;
    max-width: 190px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-logo-custom {
    max-width: 160px;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    max-height: 30px;
    max-width: 150px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .brand-logo-custom {
    max-width: 140px;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    max-height: 26px;
    max-width: 130px;
  }
}

/* Top Right Utility & Social */
.header-top-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.top-utility-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  list-style: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-utility-links a {
  color: #C0CDDC;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-utility-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.top-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.top-social-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-social-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Footer Social Links */
.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.footer-social-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-social-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #071D33;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.footer-social-pill svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .top-utility-links,
  .top-social-links {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Tier 2: Category Navigation Row */
.header-nav-row {
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header-nav-row {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.header-top-right .header-search-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .header-top-right .header-search-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

.header-nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
}

/* Main Category Navigation (Desktop) */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  list-style: none;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  color: #D3DCE6;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nav-link.active {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
}

.nav-link svg.arrow-icon {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link svg.arrow-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Dropdown Menu (Accessible & Smooth) */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease, visibility 180ms ease;
  z-index: 1050;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Invisible hover bridge so mouse doesn't drop the menu when moving across gap */
.nav-dropdown::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 12px;
  background: transparent;
}

.nav-item:hover > .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item:focus-within > .nav-dropdown,
.nav-dropdown.open {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

/* Align rightmost dropdowns to the right to avoid edge clipping */
.nav-item:last-child .nav-dropdown,
.nav-item:nth-last-child(2) .nav-dropdown {
  left: auto;
  right: 0;
}

.nav-dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  color: #C0CDDC;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* Header Action Controls */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-icon:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. EDITORIAL HERO SECTION (FULL WIDTH & EXPANSIVE)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 68% 28%, #163a62 0%, #071D33 55%, #030e1a 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-10);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3.5rem);
  }
}

/* Left Lead Column */
.hero-lead {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: #C0CDDC;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.hero-social-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.avatar-stack .avatar-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin-left: -10px;
  background: var(--color-navy-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.avatar-stack .avatar-circle:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.proof-text {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #94A3B8;
  max-width: 250px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Center Visual Column */
.hero-visual-center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-illustration {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Right Stacked Supporting Stories */
.hero-supporting {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  z-index: 2;
}

.supporting-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr 34px;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.supporting-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.6);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.supporting-card-img {
  width: 100px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--color-navy-card);
}

.supporting-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.supporting-card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.supporting-card-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.supporting-card:hover .supporting-card-arrow {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Hero Bottom Metrics Bar */
.hero-metrics-bar {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  background: rgba(7, 29, 51, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

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

.metric-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.16);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.metric-number {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.metric-highlight-badge {
  background: var(--color-gold-badge);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-metrics-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }
  .metric-highlight-badge {
    grid-column: span 2;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE MAGAZINE EDITORIAL HERO SECTION (RESPONSIVE & DYNAMIC)
   ========================================================================== */
.magazine-hero-section {
  padding: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px) 0;
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hero-editorial-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-editorial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.8fr) minmax(320px, 1.2fr);
    gap: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 44px);
    align-items: start;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .hero-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(340px, 1.15fr);
  }
}

/* Lead Article Box */
.hero-lead-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-lead-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.hero-lead-thumb-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-lead-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-lead-card:hover .hero-lead-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hero-lead-content {
  padding: clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-lead-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin: 8px 0 12px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.hero-lead-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-lead-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-lead-excerpt {
  font-size: clamp(0.925rem, 1.3vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.hero-lead-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748B;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

/* Secondary Column (Editor's Picks) */
.hero-secondary-column {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 26px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.column-header-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.column-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.secondary-stories-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.secondary-story-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.secondary-story-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.secondary-thumb-link {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  display: block;
}

.secondary-thumb {
  width: 105px;
  height: 72px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.secondary-story-card:hover .secondary-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.secondary-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.secondary-category {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.secondary-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin: 0;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.secondary-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.secondary-time {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .secondary-thumb {
    width: 78px;
    height: 56px;
  }
  .secondary-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. EXPLORE CATEGORIES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.categories-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .categories-grid {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .category-card {
    padding: 12px 10px !important;
  }
  .category-card strong {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .categories-grid {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .category-card {
    padding: 10px 8px !important;
  }
  .category-card strong {
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.category-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.5);
}

.category-card:hover::after {
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.category-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-cream);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-card:hover .category-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: #925C03;
}

.category-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.category-card-tags {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. ARTICLE CARDS & EDITORIAL GRIDS
   ========================================================================== */
.articles-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .articles-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .articles-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}

.article-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.article-card-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.article-card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.article-card:hover .article-card-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.article-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  left: var(--space-3);
  z-index: 2;
}

.article-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.article-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-card:hover .article-card-title {
  color: #a16b05;
}

.article-card-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

/* Lead Feature Card (Asymmetric Magazine Composition) */
.featured-magazine-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .featured-magazine-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 1fr;
  }
}

.lead-story-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.lead-story-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lead-story-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.lead-story-card:hover .lead-story-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.lead-story-body {
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.lead-story-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.7vw, 2.45rem);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.lead-story-card:hover .lead-story-title {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Filter Bar for Latest Articles */
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.filter-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.filter-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. SPOTLIGHT SECTIONS (STARTUP & TECH)
   ========================================================================== */
.spotlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF8F5 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .spotlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  }
}

.stat-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.stat-pill {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.stat-pill-num {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.stat-pill-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. FOUNDER STORIES & EXPERT INTERVIEWS
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.founder-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.founder-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.founder-profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.founder-info h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.founder-info p {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. NEWSLETTER CARD & BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.newsletter-section {
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-8);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
}

.newsletter-content {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.85rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.newsletter-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #C0CDDC;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: row;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 0.35rem;
  }
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-white);
  outline: none;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .newsletter-input {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
  }
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.newsletter-privacy {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. WRITE FOR US PROMOTIONAL BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.write-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #102B46 0%, #071D33 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .write-banner {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-12);
  }
}

.write-banner-content {
  max-width: 700px;
}

.write-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.7vw, 2.45rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.write-banner-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #C0CDDC;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding-top: var(--space-16);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  justify-content: center;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. SEARCH MODAL & MOBILE NAVIGATION DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.search-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 14, 26, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-4);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.search-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.search-modal-box {
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
}

.search-input-wrap input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  outline: none;
}

.search-close-btn {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-1);
}

.search-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.drawer-overlay,
.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 14, 26, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1500;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.drawer-overlay.active,
.mobile-drawer-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(85vw, 360px);
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  z-index: 1600;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
}

.drawer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.drawer-nav-item a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-nav-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.drawer-nav-item a.active {
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  background: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. CATEGORY ARCHIVE TEMPLATE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px 8px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #C0CDDC;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.breadcrumbs a,
.breadcrumbs .crumb-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #C0CDDC;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover,
.breadcrumbs .crumb-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.crumb-home-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.crumb-sep {
  opacity: 0.45;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.crumb-subcat {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.breadcrumbs .crumb-current {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .breadcrumbs {
    gap: 4px 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .breadcrumbs .crumb-current {
    max-width: calc(100vw - 44px);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

.category-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 25%, #18426d 0%, #071D33 55%, #030e1a 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .category-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.35fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}

.category-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.category-intro {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: #C0CDDC;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* Category Featured Art Banner */
.category-featured-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: #061525;
}

.category-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .category-featured-img {
    height: 320px;
  }
}

.category-featured-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 29, 51, 0.2) 0%, rgba(7, 29, 51, 0.85) 60%, #071D33 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.category-featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

/* Subcategories Bar */
.subcategories-bar {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.subcategories-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.subcategories-inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.subcategories-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 8px;
  margin-right: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.subcat-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-height: 38px;
}

.subcat-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: #925C03;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Category Main 2-Column Content Grid */
.category-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .category-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .category-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
    gap: var(--space-10);
  }
}

/* Category Articles Section Header */
.category-feed-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.category-feed-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}

.category-feed-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.feed-filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.feed-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.feed-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

/* Homepage Articles Stream Header & Tabs */
.stream-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-navy-deep);
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.stream-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.stream-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .stream-header-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* Homepage Newsletter CTA Section */
.home-newsletter-section {
  padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px) 0;
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.home-newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.35rem);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin: 12px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.home-newsletter-desc {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.home-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.home-newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 240px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.home-newsletter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

.home-newsletter-btn {
  padding: 12px 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  min-height: 44px;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .home-newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .home-newsletter-input {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .home-newsletter-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Compact Article Row Card (Pattern B for Category Feed) */
.compact-article-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.compact-article-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.6);
}

.compact-article-img {
  width: 110px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.compact-article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.compact-article-item:hover .compact-article-title {
  color: #a16b05;
}

.compact-article-meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Sidebar Resource Panel */
.sidebar-resource-card {
  background: #FFFDF8;
  border: 1px solid #F3E6C7;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.resource-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.resource-link-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.resource-link-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: #925C03;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Sidebar Newsletter Box */
.sidebar-newsletter-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.2);
}

.sidebar-newsletter-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.sidebar-newsletter-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* Pagination UI Component */
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}

.page-item {
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.page-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  background: var(--color-cream);
}

.page-item.active {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.page-item.disabled {
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SINGLE ARTICLE TEMPLATE STYLES (RESPONSIVE & MOBILE-OPTIMIZED)
   ========================================================================== */

.article-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1560px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(12px, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(12px, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.article-header-section {
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-white);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-header-section {
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  }
}

/* Light background override for breadcrumbs inside Article Header */
.article-header-section .breadcrumbs {
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.article-header-section .breadcrumbs a,
.article-header-section .breadcrumbs .crumb-link {
  color: #64748B;
}
.article-header-section .breadcrumbs a:hover,
.article-header-section .breadcrumbs .crumb-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}
.article-header-section .breadcrumbs .crumb-current {
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.article-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 12px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.4;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-meta-top {
    gap: 6px 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  }
}

.badge-fact-checked {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.article-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 5vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 1100px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5.8vw, 1.85rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  }
}

.article-subtitle-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 3.5vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 980px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-subtitle-lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  }
}

/* Byline Bar with Author & Qualified Reviewer (E-E-A-T) */
.article-byline-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.byline-left-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.byline-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.byline-avatar-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.byline-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.byline-author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.byline-author-role {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.byline-reviewer-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.3;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.byline-reviewer-badge strong {
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.byline-share-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-share {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 40px;
  min-width: 44px;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: #334155;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-share:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-byline-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  }
  .byline-left-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .byline-reviewer-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .byline-share-controls {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .btn-share {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 160px;
  }
}

/* Article Hero Box */
.article-hero-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(7, 29, 51, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.article-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 520px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.article-hero-caption {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  text-align: right;
  font-style: italic;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-hero-box {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  }
  .article-hero-caption {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL GRID & TABLE OF CONTENTS RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base Grid: Single Column by default (Mobile & Tablet < 768px) */
.article-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 100%;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Table of Contents - COMPLETELY HIDDEN ON MOBILE & SMALL TABLETS (< 1024px) */
.article-toc-sticky {
  display: none !important;
  position: static !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: none !important;
}

/* Sidebar - Natural Flow by default (Mobile & Tablet) */
.article-sidebar-sticky {
  position: static;
  top: auto;
  max-height: none;
  overflow-y: visible;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Tablet (769px - 1023px): Article body + Sidebar */
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .article-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
  .article-sidebar-sticky {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 88px !important;
    align-self: start;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 108px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    z-index: 20;
  }
}

/* Medium Desktop (1024px - 1240px): 3-Column with Sticky TOC and Sidebar */
@media (min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1240px) {
  .article-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 220px minmax(0, 1fr) 300px;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
  }
  .article-toc-sticky {
    display: block !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 88px !important;
    align-self: start;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 108px) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    overflow-x: visible !important;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    z-index: 20;
    height: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  .article-sidebar-sticky {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 88px !important;
    align-self: start;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 108px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    z-index: 20;
  }
}

/* Large Desktop (>= 1241px): Full 3-Column Editorial Grid */
@media (min-width: 1241px) {
  .article-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 240px minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
  }
  .article-toc-sticky {
    display: block !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 88px !important;
    align-self: start;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 108px) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    overflow-x: visible !important;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    z-index: 20;
    height: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  .article-sidebar-sticky {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 88px !important;
    align-self: start;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 108px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    z-index: 20;
  }
}

/* TOC Internal Box */
.toc-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.toc-header-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.toc-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.toc-link:hover,
.toc-link.active {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  font-weight: 600;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CENTER: ARTICLE RICH BODY CONTENT & TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */

.article-body-content {
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.article-body-content section,
.article-body-content h2,
.article-body-content [id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 135px;
}

.article-body-content p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.article-body-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 4.5vw, 2.15rem);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.25;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.article-body-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 3.5vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin-top: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.35;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.article-body-content ul,
.article-body-content ol {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.article-body-content li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.article-body-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: block;
  margin: var(--space-6) auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.article-body-content pre {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 13px;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.article-body-content code {
  font-family: monospace;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #0F172A;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KEY TAKEAWAYS & DATA CONTENT BLOCKS
   ========================================================================== */

.key-takeaways-card {
  background: #FFFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.08);
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.takeaways-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.takeaways-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #92400E;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.takeaways-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #451A03;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.takeaways-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  min-width: 0;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.takeaways-list li span.check-icon {
  color: #D97706;
  font-weight: bold;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.takeaways-chart-art {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .key-takeaways-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 16px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  }
  .takeaways-chart-art {
    display: none;
  }
  .takeaways-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .takeaways-list {
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* Data / Statistics Highlight Strip */
.stats-highlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8) 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-highlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-6) 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .stats-highlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

.stat-metric-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-3);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  min-width: 0;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.stat-metric-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stat-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 4vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.1;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.stat-metric-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
  word-break: break-word;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .stat-metric-card {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
}

/* Comparison Table (Responsive & Horizontally Scrollable on Mobile) */
.article-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: var(--color-white);
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.article-table-wrapper:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.article-data-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 500px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-align: left;
}

.article-data-table th {
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.article-data-table td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #334155;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.article-data-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.article-data-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.badge-tag-high {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-tag-excellent {
  background: #D1FAE5;
  color: #065F46;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-table-wrapper {
    margin: var(--space-4) 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .article-data-table th,
  .article-data-table td {
    padding: 8px 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* Callout Quote Box */
.callout-quote-box {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1E293B;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  max-width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .callout-quote-box {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: var(--space-4) 0;
  }
}

/* Tags Strip */
.article-tags-strip {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-tags-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-tags-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-tag-pill {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-tags-strip {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RIGHT SIDEBAR: E-E-A-T CARDS & RELATED STORIES
   ========================================================================== */

.author-profile-box {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.author-profile-header {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.author-profile-photo {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-profile-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.author-profile-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.author-profile-bio {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.author-metrics-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.author-metric-chip {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 6px 4px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.author-metric-chip strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.eeat-policy-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.eeat-policy-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.eeat-policy-text {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.related-articles-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.related-story-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.related-story-row:hover .related-story-heading {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.related-story-thumb {
  width: 72px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #E2E8F0;
}

.related-story-heading {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.related-story-time {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .author-profile-box,
  .eeat-policy-card,
  .related-articles-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 16px 14px;
  }
  .author-profile-photo {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }
  .author-profile-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .author-metrics-row {
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .author-metric-chip {
    padding: 4px 2px;
    font-size: 9px;
  }
  .author-metric-chip strong {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .related-story-row {
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
  .related-story-thumb {
    width: 64px;
    height: 46px;
  }
  .related-story-heading {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE NEWSLETTER CTA & SITE FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.article-newsletter-banner {
  padding: 48px 16px;
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  margin: var(--space-12) auto 0;
  max-width: 1100px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
}

.article-newsletter-inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-kicker {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 2.2rem);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.newsletter-desc {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1 1 240px;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 14px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.newsletter-btn {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.newsletter-btn:hover {
  background: #FBBF24;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-newsletter-banner {
    padding: 28px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
  }
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .newsletter-input,
  .newsletter-btn {
    width: 100%;
    flex: none;
  }
}

/* Site Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  padding: 40px 0 24px;
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-logo-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-nav-links a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-admin-link {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-copyright {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .site-footer {
    padding: 28px 0 20px;
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
  }
  .footer-top-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .footer-nav-links {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEARCH & FILTER ENGINE STYLES (PROMPT 5)
   ========================================================================== */

.search-page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-deep) 0%, #0d2c4d 100%);
  padding: 48px 0 40px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
}

.search-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.search-page-title .accent-gold {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.search-page-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #94A3B8;
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.search-box-container {
  max-width: 760px;
  position: relative;
}

.search-input-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 6px 12px 6px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-input-group:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.25), 0 12px 28px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.search-input-group svg.search-icon-svg {
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 12px;
}

.search-page-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 12px 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  outline: none;
}

.search-page-input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.clear-search-btn {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.clear-search-btn:hover {
  background: #CBD5E1;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.search-controls-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .search-controls-bar {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.category-pills-scroll {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.cat-filter-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.cat-filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: #FFFDF8;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cat-filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

.sort-controls-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sort-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.search-sort-dropdown {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-sort-dropdown:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.active-filters-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.filter-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.filter-chip button {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #64748B;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.filter-chip button:hover {
  color: #EF4444;
}

.reset-filters-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #EF4444;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-left: auto;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.search-results-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.results-counter-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.results-counter-text strong {
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.search-highlight {
  background: #FEF08A;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  padding: 1px 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.search-empty-state {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 56px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.search-empty-state .empty-icon {
  font-size: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.search-empty-state .empty-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.search-empty-state .empty-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.suggested-queries {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.suggested-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.suggest-pill {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.suggest-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sample-metrics-disclaimer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #92400E;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sample-metrics-disclaimer svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #B45309;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home FAQ Accordion & Semantic Details Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.home-faq-section {
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 76px) 0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.home-faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
}

.home-faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 8px 0 12px;
}

.home-faq-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.home-faq-list {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.home-faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.home-faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(4, 14, 26, 0.06);
}

.home-faq-summary {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.08rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  user-select: none;
}

.home-faq-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.home-faq-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  min-width: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.home-faq-item[open] .home-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.home-faq-answer {
  padding: 0 22px 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px dashed #F1F5F9;
  padding-top: 14px;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   16. FLOATING WHATSAPP CHAT WIDGET
   ========================================================================== */
.whatsapp-floating-widget {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 1200;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Screen Position Anchors */
.whatsapp-floating-widget.whatsapp-pos-right {
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
}

.whatsapp-floating-widget.whatsapp-pos-left {
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
}

/* Floating Action Button */
.whatsapp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.whatsapp-icon-circle {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover .whatsapp-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.whatsapp-btn:active .whatsapp-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.whatsapp-btn-svg {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
}

/* Soft Expanding Radar Pulse Animation */
.whatsapp-btn.whatsapp-btn-pulse .whatsapp-icon-circle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
  animation: whatsappPulseRing 2.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) infinite;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes whatsappPulseRing {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Floating Tooltip */
.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  background: #071D33;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(4, 14, 26, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Tooltip Positioning based on button anchor */
.whatsapp-pos-right .whatsapp-tooltip {
  right: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
}

.whatsapp-pos-left .whatsapp-tooltip {
  left: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-6px);
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* Mobile & Touch Viewports (under 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .whatsapp-floating-widget.whatsapp-pos-right {
    bottom: calc(18px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    right: 16px;
  }
  .whatsapp-floating-widget.whatsapp-pos-left {
    bottom: calc(18px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    left: 16px;
  }
  .whatsapp-icon-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }
  .whatsapp-btn-svg {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  .whatsapp-tooltip {
    display: none !important;
  }
}