/*
Theme Name:  PhilPress
Theme URI:   https://philtweets.net
Author:      Lyndon Bermoy
Author URI:  https://philtweets.net
Description: A premium, editorial-grade WordPress news theme for Philippine news. Mobile-first, Core Web Vitals-optimized, AdSense-ready, and fully accessible.
Version:     2.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.0
License:     GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: philpress
Tags:        blog, news, one-column, two-columns, right-sidebar, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, full-width-template, post-formats, rtl-language-support, threaded-comments, translation-ready, accessibility-ready
*/

/* ============================================================
   0. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES — Design Tokens
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    /* ── Brand Colors ── */
    --color-primary:        #1B3A6B;
    --color-primary-dark:   #122850;
    --color-primary-light:  #2751A3;
    --color-primary-muted:  #EBF0F9;

    --color-accent:         #C8922A;
    --color-accent-dark:    #A8771F;
    --color-accent-light:   #F7EDD6;

    --color-breaking:       #C0392B;
    --color-breaking-dark:  #9B2D22;
    --color-breaking-light: #FAEAEA;

    /* ── Neutral Scale ── */
    --color-ink:            #111827;
    --color-ink-secondary:  #374151;
    --color-ink-muted:      #6B7280;
    --color-ink-xlight:     #9CA3AF;

    --color-bg:             #FFFFFF;
    --color-surface:        #F9FAFB;
    --color-surface-alt:    #F3F4F6;
    --color-border:         #E5E7EB;
    --color-border-strong:  #D1D5DB;

    /* ── Typography ── */
    --font-serif:   Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --font-sans:    -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-mono:    'Courier New', Courier, monospace;

    /* Scale — base 16px */
    --text-xs:   0.75rem;     /* 12 */
    --text-sm:   0.875rem;    /* 14 */
    --text-base: 1rem;        /* 16 */
    --text-md:   1.0625rem;   /* 17 */
    --text-lg:   1.125rem;    /* 18 */
    --text-xl:   1.25rem;     /* 20 */
    --text-2xl:  1.5rem;      /* 24 */
    --text-3xl:  1.875rem;    /* 30 */
    --text-4xl:  2.25rem;     /* 36 */
    --text-5xl:  2.75rem;     /* 44 */
    --text-6xl:  3.5rem;      /* 56 */

    --leading-tight:   1.15;
    --leading-snug:    1.3;
    --leading-base:    1.55;
    --leading-relaxed: 1.75;

    --weight-normal:   400;
    --weight-medium:   500;
    --weight-semibold: 600;
    --weight-bold:     700;
    --weight-black:    800;

    /* ── Spacing (4px base) ── */
    --sp-1:  0.25rem;
    --sp-2:  0.5rem;
    --sp-3:  0.75rem;
    --sp-4:  1rem;
    --sp-5:  1.25rem;
    --sp-6:  1.5rem;
    --sp-8:  2rem;
    --sp-10: 2.5rem;
    --sp-12: 3rem;
    --sp-16: 4rem;
    --sp-20: 5rem;

    /* ── Layout ── */
    --container-max:     1200px;
    --content-max:       760px;
    --sidebar-width:     320px;
    --gap:               1.5rem;
    --gap-lg:            2rem;

    /* ── Chrome ── */
    --topbar-height:     34px;
    --header-height:     68px;    /* single-row header: logo + actions */
    --nav-bar-height:    48px;    /* primary nav bar (desktop only) */

    --radius-sm:   2px;
    --radius-md:   4px;
    --radius-lg:   8px;
    --radius-xl:   12px;
    --radius-pill: 999px;

    --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.10), 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    --shadow-xl: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12), 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.07);

    --trans-fast: 150ms ease;
    --trans-base: 220ms ease;
    --trans-slow: 380ms ease;

    /* ── Category color — override per-card/section ── */
    --cat-color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 899px) {
    :root { --header-height: 60px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   1. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    font-weight: var(--weight-normal);
    line-height: var(--leading-base);
    color: var(--color-ink-secondary);
    background: var(--color-bg);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: break-word;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: .01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: .01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}

img, video, svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
img { border-style: none; }
figure { margin: 0; }

button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    line-height: inherit;
}

ul, ol { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

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

/* ============================================================
   2. TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
    color: var(--color-ink);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(var(--text-3xl), 5vw, var(--text-5xl)); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 3.5vw, var(--text-4xl)); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl),  2.5vw, var(--text-3xl)); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
h5 { font-size: var(--text-lg); }
h6 { font-size: var(--text-base); }

p { margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
    transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}
a:hover, a:focus { color: var(--color-breaking); text-decoration: none; }
a:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

strong, b { font-weight: var(--weight-bold); }
em, i     { font-style: italic; }
small     { font-size: var(--text-sm); }

abbr[title] { text-decoration: underline dotted; cursor: help; }

blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--cat-color, var(--color-accent));
    padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-6);
    margin: var(--sp-8) 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    color: var(--color-ink);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
blockquote p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
blockquote cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: var(--sp-3);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
blockquote cite::before { content: "— "; }

pre {
    overflow-x: auto;
    background: var(--color-ink);
    color: #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--sp-6);
    margin: var(--sp-8) 0;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: 1.65;
}
code {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: .875em;
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: .1em .4em;
}
pre code { background: none; border: none; padding: 0; font-size: inherit; color: inherit; }

hr { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); margin: var(--sp-10) 0; }

/* Content lists */
.entry-content ul,
.entry-content ol,
.page-content ul,
.page-content ol { padding-left: var(--sp-6); margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.entry-content li,
.page-content li  { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); line-height: var(--leading-base); }
.entry-content ul { list-style: disc; }
.entry-content ol { list-style: decimal; }

/* Tables */
th, td { padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4); text-align: left; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
th { background: var(--color-surface); font-weight: var(--weight-semibold); color: var(--color-ink); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--color-surface); }

/* Figcaption */
figcaption {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--sp-2);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Forms */
input[type="search"],
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="url"],
textarea {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
    width: 100%;
    line-height: var(--leading-base);
    color: var(--color-ink);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    transition: border-color var(--trans-fast), box-shadow var(--trans-fast);
}
input[type="search"]:focus,
input[type="text"]:focus,
input[type="email"]:focus,
textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27,58,107,.12);
}

/* ============================================================
   3. ACCESSIBILITY
   ============================================================ */

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: var(--sp-4);
    top: var(--sp-4);
    z-index: 9999;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transform: translateY(calc(-100% - var(--sp-4)));
    transition: transform var(--trans-base);
}
.skip-link:focus { transform: translateY(0); color: #fff; }

.sr-only,
.screen-reader-text {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px !important;
    height: 1px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: -1px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    clip: rect(0,0,0,0) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    border: 0 !important;
}
.screen-reader-text:focus {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    clip: auto !important;
    color: var(--color-ink);
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    height: auto !important;
    left: var(--sp-4);
    padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-6);
    position: fixed !important;
    top: var(--sp-4);
    text-decoration: none;
    width: auto !important;
    z-index: 100000;
}

:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   4. LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: clamp(var(--sp-4), 4vw, var(--sp-8));
    padding-right: clamp(var(--sp-4), 4vw, var(--sp-8));
}

.site {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.site-content { flex: 1; padding: var(--sp-10) 0; }

/* Two-column layout */
.content-sidebar-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-10);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .content-sidebar-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) var(--sidebar-width);
        gap: var(--gap-lg);
        align-items: start;
    }
}

.content-full-wrap { max-width: var(--content-max); margin: 0 auto; }
#primary { min-width: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   5. READING PROGRESS BAR
   ============================================================ */

#reading-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    height: 3px;
    background: transparent;
    pointer-events: none;
}
#reading-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width 60ms linear;
    will-change: width;
}

/* ============================================================
   6. TOP UTILITY BAR
   ============================================================ */

.top-bar {
    background: var(--color-ink);
    height: var(--topbar-height);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 201;
}
.top-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    gap: var(--sp-4);
}
.top-bar__date {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    letter-spacing: .03em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.top-bar__date::before {
    content: '';
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.top-bar__tagline {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    font-style: italic;
    display: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .top-bar__tagline { display: block; } }

/* ============================================================
   7. BREAKING NEWS BAR
   ============================================================ */

.breaking-news-bar {
    background: var(--color-breaking);
    padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 201;
}
.breaking-news-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.breaking-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: .22em .75em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.breaking-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: blink 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50%       { opacity: .3; }
}
.breaking-divider {
    width: 1px; height: 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.breaking-link {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    transition: opacity var(--trans-fast);
}
.breaking-link:hover { opacity: .85; color: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   8. SITE HEADER — single-row: branding + utility actions
   ============================================================ */

.site-header {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    transition: box-shadow var(--trans-base), transform var(--trans-base);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.site-header.is-hidden    { transform: translateY(-100%); }

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: var(--header-height);
    gap: var(--sp-4);
}

/* ── Branding ── */
.site-branding {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 0;
}
.custom-logo-link,
.site-title-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.custom-logo-link:hover .site-title,
.site-title-link:hover .site-title { color: var(--color-primary); }

.custom-logo { max-height: 46px; width: auto; }

.site-logo-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--trans-fast);
}
.site-title-link:hover .site-logo-icon { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }

/* When the site icon image is used instead of the "PH" text placeholder */
.site-logo-icon--img {
    background: none;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.site-title-link:hover .site-logo-icon--img {
    background: none;
    opacity: .88;
}

.site-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-ink);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-title .brand-accent { color: var(--color-primary); }
.site-tagline, .site-description { display: none !important; }

/* ── Header utility actions ── */
.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.search-toggle,
.menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
    background: none;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3);
    min-height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-ink);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background var(--trans-fast), border-color var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}
.search-toggle:hover,
.menu-toggle:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-muted);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* "Search" text label — desktop only */
.search-toggle__label { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .search-toggle__label { display: inline; } }

/* Hamburger hidden on desktop */
@media (min-width: 900px) { .menu-toggle { display: none; } }

.menu-toggle .menu-icon {
    width: 18px; height: 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.menu-toggle .bar {
    display: block;
    width: 100%; height: 2px;
    background: currentColor;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--trans-base), opacity var(--trans-base);
    transform-origin: center;
}
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── Search overlay ── */
.header-search {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: var(--sp-5) 0;
    z-index: 198;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity var(--trans-base), transform var(--trans-base), visibility var(--trans-base);
}
.header-search.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.header-search .container { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.header-search .search-form { flex: 1; display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.header-search .search-field {
    flex: 1;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: border-color var(--trans-fast), box-shadow var(--trans-fast);
}
.header-search .search-field:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-primary-muted);
}
.header-search .search-submit {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff; border: none;
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    transition: background var(--trans-fast);
}
.header-search .search-submit:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }
.search-close {
    background: none;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3);
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}
.search-close:hover { background: var(--color-surface); color: var(--color-ink); }

/* ── Mobile navigation panel ── */
.mobile-nav-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 199;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-height: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.mobile-nav-panel.is-open {
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-nav-panel__inner { padding: var(--sp-3) 0 var(--sp-5); }

/* Mobile panel is invisible to desktop */
@media (min-width: 900px) { .mobile-nav-panel { display: none; } }

/* Mobile nav list */
.mobile-nav__list {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.mobile-nav__list > li {
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.mobile-nav__list > li:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.mobile-nav__list > li > a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-2);
    color: var(--color-ink);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: color var(--trans-fast), background var(--trans-fast);
}
.mobile-nav__list > li > a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-primary-muted);
}
.mobile-nav__list .current-menu-item > a,
.mobile-nav__list .current-menu-ancestor > a { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Mobile dropdown arrow */
.mobile-nav__list .has-dropdown > a .dropdown-arrow {
    margin-left: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: .5;
    transition: transform var(--trans-base), opacity var(--trans-base);
}
.mobile-nav__list .has-dropdown.submenu-open > a .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Mobile submenus — accordion */
.mobile-nav__list .sub-menu {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--sp-1) var(--sp-5);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
}
.mobile-nav__list .sub-menu.is-open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav__list .sub-menu a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    color: var(--color-ink-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    transition: color var(--trans-fast), background var(--trans-fast);
}
.mobile-nav__list .sub-menu a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-primary-muted);
}
.mobile-nav__list .sub-menu li + li { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }

body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ============================================================
   9. PRIMARY NAV BAR — unified desktop navigation
   ============================================================ */

.primary-nav-bar {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary-dark);
    position: sticky;
    top: var(--header-height);
    z-index: 199;
    height: var(--nav-bar-height);
}

.primary-nav-bar__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    /* overflow must remain visible so dropdown submenus can extend below the bar */
    overflow: visible;
    position: relative;
}

/* Top-level nav list */
.primary-nav__list {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    height: 100%;
    flex: 1;
    /* Do NOT use overflow:hidden here — it clips dropdown submenus.
       JS sets display:none on items that don't fit instead. */
    overflow: visible;
    min-width: 0;
}
.primary-nav__list > li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Top-level links */
.primary-nav__list > li > a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-1);
    padding: 0 var(--sp-4);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    transition: background var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
    position: relative;
}
.primary-nav__list > li > a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: var(--sp-3); right: var(--sp-3);
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
    transform-origin: center;
}
.primary-nav__list > li:hover > a,
.primary-nav__list > .current-menu-item > a,
.primary-nav__list > .current-menu-ancestor > a {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
    color: #fff;
}
.primary-nav__list > li:hover > a::after,
.primary-nav__list > .current-menu-item > a::after,
.primary-nav__list > .current-menu-ancestor > a::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Desktop submenus — dropdown panels */
.primary-nav__list .sub-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 240px;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.13), 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
    z-index: 9999;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
    animation: dropdownFadeIn .16s ease;
    /* Ensure submenus are never clipped by parent overflow rules */
    overflow: visible;
}
/* Right-align last few items to stay on-screen */
.primary-nav__list > li:nth-last-child(-n+4) > .sub-menu { left: auto; right: 0; }

/* Show on hover, focus-within, or keyboard-open class */
.primary-nav__list > li:hover > .sub-menu,
.primary-nav__list > li:focus-within > .sub-menu,
.primary-nav__list .sub-menu.keyboard-open { display: flex !important; }

@keyframes dropdownFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-5px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.primary-nav__list .sub-menu li { width: 100%; margin: 0; }
.primary-nav__list .sub-menu a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
    padding: 0.6rem var(--sp-5);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    color: var(--color-ink-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: background var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast), border-color var(--trans-fast), padding-left var(--trans-fast);
}
.primary-nav__list .sub-menu a:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-muted);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: calc(var(--sp-5) + 4px);
}
.primary-nav__list .sub-menu li:first-child a { padding-top: var(--sp-3); }
.primary-nav__list .sub-menu li:last-child a  { padding-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.primary-nav__list .sub-menu li + li { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-surface-alt); }

/* Dropdown arrow */
.dropdown-arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: .65;
    transition: transform var(--trans-fast), opacity var(--trans-fast);
}
.primary-nav__list li:hover > a .dropdown-arrow,
.primary-nav__list li:focus-within > a .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ── "More" overflow button ── */
.nav-overflow-more {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-more-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-1);
    padding: 0 var(--sp-4);
    height: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    transition: background var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
}
.nav-more-btn:hover,
.nav-more-btn[aria-expanded="true"] { background: rgba(0,0,0,.2); color: #fff; }
.nav-more-btn svg { transition: transform var(--trans-fast); }
.nav-more-btn[aria-expanded="true"] svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-more-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 1px);
    right: 0;
    min-width: 200px;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 500;
    list-style: none; padding: var(--sp-2) 0; margin: 0;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    animation: dropdownFadeIn .18s ease;
}
.nav-more-dropdown.is-open { display: flex; }
.nav-more-dropdown > li { width: 100%; }
.nav-more-dropdown a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-5);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    color: var(--color-ink-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: background var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast), border-color var(--trans-fast);
}
.nav-more-dropdown a:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-muted);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.nav-more-dropdown > li + li { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-surface-alt); }

/* Nav bar hidden on mobile — hamburger handles navigation */
@media (max-width: 899px) { .primary-nav-bar { display: none; } }

/* ============================================================
   11. SECTION HEADINGS
   ============================================================ */

/* Generic section-heading (used throughout) */
.section-heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}
.section-heading__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-ink);
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-left: var(--sp-3);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--cat-color, var(--color-primary));
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}
.section-heading__title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.section-heading__title a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.section-heading__line { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--color-border); }
.section-heading__more {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}
.section-heading__more:hover { color: var(--color-breaking); }

/* Section-header — new structural pattern */
.section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--sp-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
    padding-bottom: var(--sp-3);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
}
.section-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px; left: 0;
    width: 48px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--cat-color, var(--color-primary));
}
.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-ink);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
    margin: 0;
}
.section-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.section-title a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.section-more {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: color var(--trans-fast);
    letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.section-more:hover { color: var(--color-breaking); }

/* ============================================================
   12. POST CARDS
   ============================================================ */

.post-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

/* Thumbnail */
.post-card__thumbnail,
.post-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.post-card__thumbnail img,
.post-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--trans-slow);
    display: block;
}
.post-card:hover .post-card__thumbnail img,
.post-card:hover .post-thumbnail img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.post-card__thumbnail-placeholder,
.post-thumbnail--placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-muted), var(--color-surface-alt));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.post-card__thumbnail-placeholder svg,
.post-thumbnail--placeholder svg {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    opacity: .25; fill: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Category badge */
.post-card__category,
.category-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--cat-color, var(--color-primary));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    padding: .2em .65em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: opacity var(--trans-fast);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.post-card__category:hover,
.category-badge:hover { opacity: .85; color: #fff; }

/* Card body */
.post-card__body,
.post-card__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
    flex: 1;
}

/* Card title */
.post-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
    color: var(--color-ink);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.post-card__title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.post-card__title a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.post-card__title a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Excerpt */
.post-card__excerpt {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    line-height: var(--leading-base);
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Meta */
.post-card__meta,
.entry-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-3);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--color-ink-xlight);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--sp-2);
}
.post-card__meta a,
.entry-meta a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.post-card__meta a:hover,
.entry-meta a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-1); }
.meta-separator { color: var(--color-border-strong); }

/* Read more */
.read-more {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: var(--sp-2);
    transition: gap var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast);
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.read-more:hover { color: var(--color-breaking); gap: var(--sp-3); }
.read-more::after { content: "→"; transition: transform var(--trans-fast); }

/* Card hover effect on grid cards */
.featured-grid .post-card,
.post-grid--3col .post-card,
.home-hero-grid .secondary-card {
    transition: transform var(--trans-base), box-shadow var(--trans-base);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--sp-2);
    margin: calc(-1 * var(--sp-2));
}
.featured-grid .post-card:hover,
.post-grid--3col .post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* ============================================================
   13. POST LIST (archive / index horizontal cards)
   ============================================================ */

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

.post-list > .post-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-4);
    padding: var(--sp-6) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
}
.post-list > .post-card:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.post-list > .post-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .post-list > .post-card {
        grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
        align-items: start;
    }
    .post-list > .post-card .post-card__thumbnail,
    .post-list > .post-card .post-thumbnail { margin-bottom: 0; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
}

/* ============================================================
   14. HOMEPAGE — HERO GRID
   ============================================================ */

.home-hero { padding: var(--sp-8) 0 0; }

/* Hero grid: large post left + 3 secondary stacked right */
.home-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--gap);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .home-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.85fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
        grid-template-rows: auto;
        gap: var(--gap-lg);
    }
    .hero-post    { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
    .hero-sidebar { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
}

/* Main hero post */
.hero-post {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 380px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    background: var(--color-ink);
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .hero-post { min-height: 460px; } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .hero-post { min-height: 520px; } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .hero-post { min-height: 580px; } }

.hero-post__image {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
}
.hero-post__image img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 600ms ease;
}
.hero-post:hover .hero-post__image img { transform: scale(1.03); }

.hero-post__overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(10,18,38,.92) 0%,
        rgba(10,18,38,.55) 45%,
        rgba(10,18,38,.12) 75%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}
.hero-post__content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    padding: clamp(var(--sp-6), 4vw, var(--sp-10));
    color: #fff;
    width: 100%;
}
.hero-post__category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--cat-color, var(--color-breaking));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    padding: .2em .75em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity var(--trans-fast);
}
.hero-post__category:hover { opacity: .85; color: #fff; }

.hero-post__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 3.5vw, var(--text-5xl));
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 var(--sp-3);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    max-width: 640px;
}
.hero-post__title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.hero-post__title a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }

.hero-post__meta {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--sp-4);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Hero sidebar: 3 secondary stories */
.hero-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--gap);
}
@media (max-width: 899px) {
    .hero-sidebar {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .hero-sidebar .secondary-card { flex: 1 1 calc(50% - var(--gap)/2); }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .hero-sidebar .secondary-card { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}

.secondary-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
    padding-bottom: var(--gap);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
}
.secondary-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .secondary-card { grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; } }

.secondary-card .post-card__thumbnail,
.secondary-card .post-thumbnail {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.secondary-card .post-card__title { font-size: var(--text-lg); }
.secondary-card .post-card__excerpt { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   15. HOMEPAGE — FEATURED GRID & SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */

.home-featured {
    padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-top: var(--sp-8);
}

/* 4-column grid */
.featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--gap);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
.featured-grid .post-card__thumbnail,
.featured-grid .post-thumbnail { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
.featured-grid .post-card__title { font-size: var(--text-lg); }
.featured-grid .post-card__excerpt { display: none; }

/* Category spotlight */
.home-category-section {
    padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* 3-column post grid */
.post-grid,
.post-grid--3col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--gap);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .post-grid--3col { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .post-grid, .post-grid--3col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* More stories section */
.home-main { padding: var(--sp-10) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }

/* ============================================================
   16. SINGLE POST
   ============================================================ */

.single-article { max-width: 100%; }

/* Single post header */
.single-post-header { margin-bottom: var(--sp-8); }

.single-post-header .post-categories {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--sp-2); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.entry-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-5xl));
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
    color: var(--color-ink);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    max-width: 800px;
}

/* Lede / excerpt */
.entry-lede {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--cat-color, var(--color-accent));
    padding-left: var(--sp-4);
    margin: var(--sp-5) 0;
    max-width: 680px;
}

/* Meta bar */
.entry-meta-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-5);
    padding: var(--sp-4) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}
.entry-meta-bar a { color: var(--color-ink-secondary); text-decoration: none; font-weight: var(--weight-medium); }
.entry-meta-bar a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.meta-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.meta-author img { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; }

/* Featured image */
.post-featured-image {
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.post-featured-image img {
    width: 100%; height: auto;
    max-height: 520px; object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.post-featured-image figcaption {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Article body */
.entry-content {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(var(--text-base), 1.6vw, var(--text-lg));
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    color: var(--color-ink-secondary);
    max-width: var(--content-max);
}
.entry-content > * + * { margin-top: var(--sp-5); }
.entry-content p { margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); line-height: var(--leading-relaxed); }
.entry-content p:first-of-type { font-size: 1.05em; }

/* Drop cap */
.entry-content > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
    float: left;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    line-height: .82;
    margin: .06em var(--sp-2) 0 0;
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    color: var(--cat-color, var(--color-primary));
}

.entry-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 2.5vw, var(--text-3xl));
    margin-top: var(--sp-10);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
    padding-top: var(--sp-6);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-ink);
}
.entry-content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(var(--text-lg), 2vw, var(--text-2xl));
    margin-top: var(--sp-8); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.entry-content h4, .entry-content h5, .entry-content h6 { margin-top: var(--sp-6); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }

.entry-content a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(27,58,107,.35);
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.entry-content a:hover { color: var(--color-breaking); text-decoration-color: var(--color-breaking); }
.entry-content img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin: var(--sp-6) auto; }
.entry-content .wp-caption { max-width: 100%; margin: var(--sp-6) 0; }
.entry-content .wp-caption-text { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-ink-muted); text-align: center; margin-top: var(--sp-2); }

/* WP alignments */
.alignleft  { float: left; margin-right: var(--sp-6); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.alignright { float: right; margin-left: var(--sp-6); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.aligncenter { display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.alignwide { margin-left: calc(-1 * var(--sp-8)); margin-right: calc(-1 * var(--sp-8)); max-width: calc(100% + var(--sp-16)); }
@media (max-width: 599px) {
    .alignleft, .alignright { float: none; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
    .alignwide { margin-left: calc(-1 * var(--sp-4)); margin-right: calc(-1 * var(--sp-4)); }
}

/* Share buttons */
.article-share {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
    padding: var(--sp-6) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-top: var(--sp-8);
}
.article-share__label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}
.article-share__links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity var(--trans-fast), transform var(--trans-fast);
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
}
.share-btn:hover { opacity: .85; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.share-btn--facebook { background: #1877F2; color: #fff; }
.share-btn--x        { background: #000;    color: #fff; }
.share-btn--copy     { background: var(--color-surface-alt); color: var(--color-ink); border-color: var(--color-border-strong); }
.share-btn--copy:hover { background: var(--color-primary-muted); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-primary); opacity: 1; }

/* Post footer */
.entry-footer {
    margin-top: var(--sp-8);
    padding-top: var(--sp-6);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--sp-3); align-items: flex-start;
}
.entry-footer .tags-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2); align-items: center; }
.entry-footer .tags-links .tags-label { font-weight: var(--weight-semibold); color: var(--color-ink); }
.entry-footer .tags-links a {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    padding: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}
.entry-footer .tags-links a:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Author box */
.author-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--sp-5);
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--sp-6);
    margin-top: var(--sp-10);
}
.author-box__avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
}
.author-box__avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.author-box__label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
    display: block;
}
.author-box__name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-ink);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.author-box__name a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.author-box__name a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.author-box__bio {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    line-height: var(--leading-base);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Related posts */
.related-posts {
    margin-top: var(--sp-12);
    padding-top: var(--sp-8);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}
.related-posts__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
    color: var(--color-ink);
}
.related-posts__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--gap);
}
.related-post-card { }
.related-post-card__thumb {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
    display: block;
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
}
.related-post-card__thumb img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--trans-slow);
}
.related-post-card:hover .related-post-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.related-post-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
    margin: 0 0 var(--sp-2);
    color: var(--color-ink);
}
.related-post-card__title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.related-post-card__title a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.related-post-card__meta { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-ink-xlight); }

/* ============================================================
   17. AD ZONES
   CLS prevention: every zone reserves space matching the typical
   rendered ad height so the page doesn't jump when ads load.
   Mobile:  min-height 100px  (banner/adaptive unit typical height)
   Desktop: min-height 280px  (rectangle) or 100px (leaderboard)
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Base wrapper ── */
.ad-zone {
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Reserve space — prevents CLS when ad loads into an empty container */
    min-height: 100px;
    /* Subtle visual grouping — helps readers distinguish ad from content */
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.ad-zone::before {
    content: "Advertisement";
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 9px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: var(--color-ink-xlight);
    padding-top: var(--sp-2);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
}
/* Truly empty (ad suppressed / slot placeholder) — collapse with zero footprint */
.ad-zone:empty,
.ad-zone:not(:has(.adsbygoogle)) { min-height: 0; background: none; border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.ad-zone:empty::before { display: none; }

/* ── In-article: below hero, above body ── */
.ad-zone--before-content {
    margin: 0 0 var(--sp-8);
    padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
    min-height: 100px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* ── In-content: injected between paragraphs ── */
.ad-zone--in-content {
    margin: var(--sp-8) auto;
    padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
    min-height: 250px;   /* typical in-article rectangle height */
    max-width: 728px;    /* keeps it centered on wide screens */
    clear: both;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ad-zone--in-content { min-height: 100px; max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ── After content: before related posts ── */
.ad-zone--after-content {
    margin: var(--sp-8) 0 0;
    padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
    min-height: 100px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* ── Sidebar: sticky on scroll ── */
.ad-zone--sidebar {
    margin: 0 0 var(--sp-6);
    padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
    min-height: 280px;   /* 300×250 rectangle */
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--sp-6) + 64px); /* below sticky header */
    z-index: 10;
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
@media (max-width: 899px) {
    .ad-zone--sidebar { position: static; min-height: 100px; }
}

/* ── Homepage top: between hero and latest news ── */
.ad-zone--home-top {
    padding: var(--sp-5) 0;
    min-height: 100px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* ── Homepage mid: between category spotlight sections ── */
.ad-zone--home-mid {
    padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-4);
    min-height: 100px;
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* ── Archive / category page ── */
.ad-zone--archive {
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
    padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
    min-height: 100px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* ── In-feed: blends into post card list ── */
.ad-zone--in-feed {
    margin: var(--sp-2) 0 var(--sp-6);
    padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
    min-height: 200px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ad-zone--in-feed { min-height: 120px; }
}

/* ── Multiplex: content recommendation grid ── */
.ad-zone--multiplex {
    margin: var(--sp-10) 0 var(--sp-6);
    padding: var(--sp-4) 0;
    min-height: 300px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    background: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}
.ad-zone--multiplex::before {
    padding-top: var(--sp-3);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ad-zone--multiplex { min-height: 200px; }
}

/* ── Sitewide footer leaderboard ── */
.ad-zone--footer {
    padding: var(--sp-5) 0;
    min-height: 100px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
    border-radius: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .ad-zone--footer { min-height: 100px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   18. SIDEBAR & WIDGETS
   ============================================================ */

#secondary { min-width: 0; }

.widget {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--sp-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}
.widget:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    color: var(--color-ink);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
    padding-bottom: var(--sp-3);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cat-color, var(--color-primary));
}

.widget ul li {
    padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    margin: 0;
}
.widget ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.widget ul a {
    color: var(--color-ink-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
    transition: color var(--trans-fast);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
}
.widget ul a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.widget ul .post-count {
    background: var(--color-surface-alt);
    color: var(--color-ink-xlight);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    padding: 1px var(--sp-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Search widget */
.widget_search .search-form { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.widget_search .search-field { flex: 1; padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.widget_search .search-submit {
    background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff;
    border: none; padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold); font-size: var(--text-sm);
    white-space: nowrap; transition: background var(--trans-fast);
}
.widget_search .search-submit:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }

.widget_recent_entries ul li a { font-weight: var(--weight-semibold); line-height: var(--leading-snug); font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.widget_recent_entries .post-date { display: block; font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-ink-xlight); margin-top: var(--sp-1); font-family: var(--font-sans); }

/* Sticky sidebar */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    #secondary {
        position: sticky;
        top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--nav-bar-height) + var(--sp-6));
        max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height) - var(--nav-bar-height) - var(--sp-12));
        overflow-y: auto;
        scrollbar-width: thin;
        scrollbar-color: var(--color-border-strong) transparent;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   19. BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================================ */

.breadcrumbs,
.rank-math-breadcrumb {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}
.breadcrumbs a,
.rank-math-breadcrumb a { color: var(--color-ink-secondary); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover,
.rank-math-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: underline; }
.rank-math-breadcrumb .separator { margin: 0 var(--sp-2); }

/* ============================================================
   20. ARCHIVE HEADERS
   ============================================================ */

.archive-header {
    padding: var(--sp-8) 0 var(--sp-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--cat-color, var(--color-primary));
    padding-left: var(--sp-5);
    position: relative;
}
.archive-label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--cat-color, var(--color-primary));
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
}
.archive-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: var(--cat-color, var(--color-primary));
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.archive-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-5xl));
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    color: var(--color-ink);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}
.archive-description {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: var(--leading-base);
}

/* ============================================================
   21. SEARCH
   ============================================================ */

.search-header {
    padding: var(--sp-8) 0;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.search-header h1 { font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.search-header .search-count {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    margin-top: var(--sp-2);
}
.search-form-wrap { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-3); margin-bottom: var(--sp-8); max-width: 600px; }
.search-form-wrap input[type="search"] { flex: 1; }
.search-submit-btn {
    background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff;
    border: none; padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-6);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold); font-size: var(--text-base);
    transition: background var(--trans-fast); white-space: nowrap;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.search-submit-btn:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   22. PAGINATION
   ============================================================ */

.post-navigation,
.posts-navigation,
.pagination {
    margin-top: var(--sp-12);
    padding-top: var(--sp-8);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.nav-links { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--sp-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nav-dir {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs); text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    display: block; margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
}

.nav-previous a,
.nav-next a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
    color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-sm); text-decoration: none;
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}
.nav-previous a:hover,
.nav-next a:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.page-numbers {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.page-numbers a,
.page-numbers span {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--color-ink-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}
.page-numbers a:hover { background: var(--color-primary-muted); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-primary); }
.page-numbers .current { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.page-numbers .dots { border: none; background: none; width: auto; padding: 0 var(--sp-2); color: var(--color-ink-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   23. COMMENTS
   ============================================================ */

.comments-area {
    margin-top: var(--sp-12);
    padding-top: var(--sp-8);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}
.comments-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
    color: var(--color-ink);
}
.comment-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 var(--sp-8); }
.comment { padding: var(--sp-5) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.comment:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.comment-header {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.comment-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.comment-avatar { border-radius: 50%; }
.comment-author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-ink);
}
.comment-date { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-ink-muted); margin-left: var(--sp-3); }
.comment-content { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--color-ink-secondary); line-height: var(--leading-base); margin-top: var(--sp-2); }
.comment-actions { margin-top: var(--sp-3); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.comment-actions a { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; font-weight: var(--weight-medium); }
.comment-actions .edit-link a { color: var(--color-ink-muted); margin-left: var(--sp-4); }

.comment-respond {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--sp-8);
    margin-top: var(--sp-8);
}
.comment-reply-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
    color: var(--color-ink);
}
.comment-form label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); color: var(--color-ink-secondary);
}
.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%; border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); background: var(--color-bg);
    transition: border-color var(--trans-fast);
}
.comment-form textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.comment-form input:focus, .comment-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none; border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27,58,107,.1);
}
.form-submit .submit {
    background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff;
    border: none; padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-base); cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    transition: background var(--trans-fast);
}
.form-submit .submit:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   24. SITE FOOTER
   ============================================================ */

.site-footer {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* ── Footer main grid ────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-main {
    padding: var(--sp-16) 0 var(--sp-12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-10);
}
@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-col--brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1.5fr; gap: var(--sp-12); }
    .footer-col--brand { grid-column: auto; }
}

/* ── Col 1: Brand ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}
.footer-logo__icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-logo__placeholder {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-logo__name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .07em;
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.footer-about-text {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    max-width: 340px;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}

/* ── Social icons ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-social__link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--trans-fast), color var(--trans-fast), transform var(--trans-fast);
}
.footer-social__link:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-social__link--facebook:hover { background: #1877f2; }
.footer-social__link--x:hover        { background: #000; }
.footer-social__link--youtube:hover  { background: #ff0000; }
.footer-social__link--tiktok:hover   { background: #010101; }

/* ── Col 2 & 3: Heading + Links ──────────────────────────── */
.footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: #fff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
    padding-bottom: var(--sp-3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.footer-heading--spacer { margin-top: var(--sp-8); }

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
}
.footer-links li { line-height: 1; }
.footer-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--trans-fast), padding-left var(--trans-fast);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--sp-1) 0;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    padding-left: var(--sp-2);
}

/* ── Footer bottom bar ───────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-bottom {
    padding: var(--sp-5) 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.footer-bottom .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-6);
}
.footer-copyright {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.footer-copyright a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--trans-fast); }
.footer-copyright a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-copyright__sep { margin: 0 var(--sp-2); opacity: .4; }

.footer-navigation ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-5); }
.footer-navigation a {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}
.footer-navigation a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }

/* ============================================================
   25. PAGE TEMPLATE
   ============================================================ */

.page-header { margin-bottom: var(--sp-8); }
.page-content { max-width: var(--content-max); }
.page-content .entry-content { font-family: var(--font-sans); }

/* ── Sitemap page ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.sitemap-header { border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary); padding-bottom: var(--sp-6); margin-bottom: var(--sp-10); }
.sitemap-intro {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    margin-top: var(--sp-3);
}

.sitemap-body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-12);
}

.sitemap-section {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-8);
    background: var(--color-surface);
}

.sitemap-section__title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    color: var(--color-ink-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
    padding-bottom: var(--sp-4);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.sitemap-section__title svg { color: var(--color-primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.sitemap-section__title--cat {
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    letter-spacing: 0;
    text-transform: none;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-ink);
}
.sitemap-section__title--cat a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}
.sitemap-section__title--cat a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.sitemap-cat-count {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    margin-left: auto;
    padding-left: var(--sp-4);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sitemap-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.sitemap-list--pages,
.sitemap-list--categories {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-4);
}
.sitemap-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: var(--sp-2);
}
.sitemap-list a {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-ink-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: var(--sp-1) 0;
    transition: color var(--trans-fast);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.sitemap-list a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.sitemap-list--posts a {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    flex: 1;
}
.sitemap-count {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 1px 7px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sitemap-list--posts li {
    padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-3);
}
.sitemap-list--posts li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sitemap-date {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--color-ink-muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sitemap-view-all {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: var(--sp-4);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}
.sitemap-view-all:hover { color: var(--color-primary-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   26. 404 PAGE
   ============================================================ */

.error-404 {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--sp-20) var(--sp-5);
    max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.error-404 .error-code {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(5rem, 18vw, 10rem);
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
    opacity: .12; letter-spacing: -.04em;
}
.error-404 h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(var(--text-2xl), 4vw, var(--text-4xl));
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}
.error-404 p { font-family: var(--font-sans); color: var(--color-ink-muted); margin-bottom: var(--sp-6); }
.btn-home {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff;
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    text-decoration: none; font-family: var(--font-sans);
    transition: background var(--trans-fast);
}
.btn-home:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); color: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   27. NO RESULTS
   ============================================================ */

.no-results {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--sp-16) var(--sp-5);
    max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.no-results-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); opacity: .4; }
.no-results h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: var(--text-3xl); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.no-results p { font-family: var(--font-sans); color: var(--color-ink-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   28. BACK-TO-TOP
   ============================================================ */

#back-to-top {
    position: fixed; bottom: var(--sp-8); right: var(--sp-6); z-index: 50;
    background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff;
    border: none; width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--trans-base), transform var(--trans-base), visibility var(--trans-base), background var(--trans-fast);
}
#back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); visibility: visible; }
#back-to-top:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   29. UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================================ */

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left   { text-align: left; }
.text-right  { text-align: right; }
.text-primary { color: var(--color-primary); }
.text-accent  { color: var(--color-accent); }
.text-muted   { color: var(--color-ink-muted); }
.font-serif   { font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.font-sans    { font-family: var(--font-sans); }
.mt-0  { margin-top: 0; }
.mb-0  { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-4  { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.mb-8  { margin-bottom: var(--sp-8); }
.d-none  { display: none; }
.d-block { display: block; }
.d-flex  { display: flex; }
.clearfix::after { content: ""; display: table; clear: both; }
.visually-hidden {
    position: absolute !important; width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important;
    padding: 0 !important; margin: -1px !important; overflow: hidden !important;
    clip: rect(0,0,0,0) !important; white-space: nowrap !important; border: 0 !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   30. GUTENBERG / BLOCK EDITOR
   ============================================================ */

.wp-block-image img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.wp-block-quote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--cat-color, var(--color-accent));
    padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-6);
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    margin: var(--sp-8) 0;
}
.wp-block-quote p { font-style: italic; font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.wp-block-pullquote {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-8); margin: var(--sp-10) 0;
    text-align: center; font-size: var(--text-xl); font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--color-ink);
}
.wp-block-separator { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); margin: var(--sp-10) 0; }
.wp-block-cover { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.wp-block-button__link {
    background: var(--color-primary); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-6); font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    text-decoration: none; font-family: var(--font-sans);
    transition: background var(--trans-fast);
}
.wp-block-button__link:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }
.wp-block-code { background: var(--color-ink); color: #e5e7eb; border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--sp-6); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.wp-block-table td, .wp-block-table th { border: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4); }
.wp-block-table thead th { background: var(--color-surface); font-weight: var(--weight-semibold); font-family: var(--font-sans); }

/* ============================================================
   30B. HERO CARD (home.php hero grid)
   ============================================================ */

.home-hero-section { padding: var(--sp-8) 0; background: var(--color-surface); }

.home-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-4);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .home-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.85fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-6); }
}

/* Main hero card */
.hero-card { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-ink); }
.hero-card__figure { margin: 0; position: relative; }
.hero-card__img { width: 100%; height: 320px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
@media (min-width: 600px) { .hero-card__img { height: 420px; } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .hero-card__img { height: 520px; } }

.hero-card__overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.35) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,.05) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-card__body {
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
}
.hero-card__category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--cat-color, var(--color-breaking));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.hero-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(var(--text-xl), 3vw, var(--text-4xl));
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 var(--sp-3);
}
.hero-card__title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.hero-card__title a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.hero-card__meta {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    display: flex; gap: var(--sp-3); align-items: center;
}
.meta-sep { opacity: .4; }

/* Secondary sidebar cards */
.hero-secondary {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
}
.secondary-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
    align-items: start;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--sp-3);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: box-shadow var(--trans-fast);
}
.secondary-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
@media (min-width: 600px) { .secondary-card { grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; } }

.secondary-card__figure {
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.secondary-card__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.secondary-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-1); }
.secondary-card__category {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    color: var(--cat-color, var(--color-primary));
    text-decoration: none;
}
.secondary-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.secondary-card__title a { color: var(--color-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.secondary-card__title a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.secondary-card__meta { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-ink-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   30C. (removed — tagline removed from header, see .site-tagline rule in section 8)
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   30D. FOOTER SOCIAL BAR
   ============================================================ */

.footer-social-bar {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    padding: var(--sp-4) 0;
}
.footer-social-bar .container {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
}
.footer-social__label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.footer-social__icons { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.social-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--trans-fast);
    padding: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.social-icon:hover { color: #fff; }
.social-icon--facebook:hover { color: #1877f2; }
.social-icon--x:hover { color: #e7e7e7; }
.social-icon--youtube:hover { color: #ff0000; }
.social-icon--tiktok:hover { color: #69c9d0; }
.social-icon span { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 480px) { .social-icon span { display: inline; } }

/* ============================================================
   30E. SIDEBAR FALLBACK POST LIST
   ============================================================ */

.sidebar-post-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sidebar-post-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-3);
    align-items: start;
    padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.sidebar-post-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-post-item__thumb {
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.sidebar-post-item__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.sidebar-post-item__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-1); }
.sidebar-post-item__cat {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.sidebar-post-item__title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.sidebar-post-item__title a { color: var(--color-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.sidebar-post-item__title a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.sidebar-post-item__date { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-ink-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   30F. HOME LATEST 4-COL GRID
   ============================================================ */

.home-latest { padding: var(--sp-10) 0; }
.post-grid--4col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--sp-6);
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .post-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .post-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }

/* ============================================================
   31. CONTENT-VISIBILITY PERFORMANCE HINTS
   ============================================================ */

.home-category-section,
.home-main,
.related-posts,
.comments-area,
.site-footer {
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 0 500px;
}

/* ============================================================
   32. PRINT STYLES
   ============================================================ */

@media print {
    .site-header, .site-footer, #secondary, .post-navigation,
    .related-posts, .comments-area, .ad-zone, .menu-toggle,
    .primary-nav-bar, .top-bar, .breaking-news-bar,
    .article-share, #back-to-top, #reading-progress { display: none !important; }
    body { font-size: 12pt; color: #000; background: #fff; }
    a::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; }
    .entry-content { max-width: 100%; font-family: Georgia, serif; }
    .entry-title { font-size: 24pt; }
}