/* ==========================================================================
   readmoreinfo.com — Editorial Portal Stylesheet
   Inspired by Times of India broadsheet hierarchy & Navarashtra portal rhythm
   Refined for minimal, distraction-free English reading
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --bg-page: #ffffff;
  --bg-surface: #faf9f6;
  --bg-muted: #f2f0eb;
  --bg-card-hover: #f7f6f2;
  --ink-primary: #111214;
  --ink-secondary: #434750;
  --ink-muted: #707580;
  --border-hairline: #e5e3dc;
  --border-strong: #111214;
  --crimson: #c81e24;
  --crimson-hover: #a5161b;
  --crimson-soft: rgba(200, 30, 36, 0.08);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(17, 18, 20, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(17, 18, 20, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(17, 18, 20, 0.16);

  --font-serif: "Newsreader", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans: "Plus Jakarta Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", Consolas, monospace;

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --container-max: 1320px;
  --transition: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-page: #0e1014;
  --bg-surface: #15181f;
  --bg-muted: #1d212b;
  --bg-card-hover: #1b1f28;
  --ink-primary: #f2f4f7;
  --ink-secondary: #bcc2cd;
  --ink-muted: #848c9a;
  --border-hairline: #272c38;
  --border-strong: #e2e6ef;
  --crimson: #e03a3f;
  --crimson-hover: #f05257;
  --crimson-soft: rgba(224, 58, 63, 0.14);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

/* Reset & Base */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

img {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

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

button,
input,
select {
  font-family: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
[tabindex]:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--crimson);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  border: 0;
}

.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: 20px;
}

/* Reading Progress Bar */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  z-index: 200;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Broadsheet Masthead (Logo Centered, Flanked by Controls)
   ========================================================================== */
.utility-icon-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.utility-icon-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.utility-icon-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  min-width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  padding: 0 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.utility-icon-badge[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.masthead {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  padding: 18px 0 16px;
}

.masthead__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.masthead__left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.masthead-socials {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.icon-menu-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.icon-menu-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  background: var(--bg-muted);
}

.masthead__center {
  text-align: center;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-logo__mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 35px;
  height: 45px;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 1px #d1d1d1;
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  align-self: center;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.brand-logo__text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 3.6vw, 2.75rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.brand-logo__text--sm {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.brand-logo__tld {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--crimson);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.brand-tagline {
  margin: 5px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.masthead__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 10px;
}

.epaper-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.epaper-pill:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Sticky Primary Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.primary-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-top: 2px solid #f1f1f1;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .primary-nav {
  background: rgba(14, 16, 20, 0.94);
}

.primary-nav.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.primary-nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 60px;
}

.sticky-brand {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  padding-right: 12px;
  margin-right: 4px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.primary-nav.is-scrolled .sticky-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.sticky-brand__text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  gap: 2px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  flex: 0 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}

.nav-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 12px 9px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.is-active {
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.nav-link.is-active {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.nav-link.is-active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 9px;
  right: 9px;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
}

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

.more-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  right: 0;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 8px;
  display: none;
  z-index: 95;
}

.more-dropdown.is-open {
  display: grid;
}

.more-dropdown a {
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.more-dropdown a:hover {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.primary-nav__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-search-compact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.nav-search-compact:hover {
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Shared Editorial Headers, Badges, Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.app-main {
  min-height: 70vh;
}

.portal-band {
  padding: 36px 0;
}

.portal-band--bordered {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.section-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ink-primary);
}

.section-head--compact {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-head--dark {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.section-head__left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.section-accent-bar {
  width: 5px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-head__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-head__sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.section-head__kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--crimson);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Signature Navarashtra-inspired black pill button */
.pill-more-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--bg-page);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.pill-more-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.pill-more-btn--light {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111214;
}

.pill-more-btn--light:hover {
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cat-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.69rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.meta-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

.bookmark-mini-btn {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.bookmark-mini-btn:hover,
.bookmark-mini-btn.is-saved {
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  color: var(--crimson);
  background: var(--crimson-soft);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Above-the-Fold 3-Column Hero Broadsheet Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 34px;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1.25fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}

.hero-col-lead,
.hero-col-center {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding-right: 26px;
}

/* Lead Story Card */
.lead-card {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.lead-card__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.lead-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.lead-card:hover .lead-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.lead-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.lead-card__title {
  margin: 6px 0 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.42rem, 2.05vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.lead-card:hover .lead-card__title {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.lead-card__excerpt {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Sub-lead Compact Cards */
.sublead-stack {
  margin-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.compact-row-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 112px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: start;
}

.compact-row-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.compact-row-card__thumb {
  width: 112px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
}

.compact-row-card__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.compact-row-card:hover .compact-row-card__thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.compact-row-card__title {
  margin: 3px 0 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.compact-row-card:hover .compact-row-card__title {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

/* Center Top Briefings Feed */
.briefing-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 112px;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: start;
}

.briefing-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 2px;
}

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

.briefing-item__title {
  margin: 3px 0 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.briefing-item:hover .briefing-item__title {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.briefing-item__thumb {
  width: 112px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
}

.briefing-item__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.briefing-item:hover .briefing-item__thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Right Sidebar: Square Hostinger Partner Offer, Most Read, Mini Newsletter */
.hostinger-offer {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  align-self: stretch;
  margin: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #161030 0%, #2b1866 48%, #673de6 100%);
  background-size: 165% 165%;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(47, 28, 106, 0.22);
  animation: hostingerGradientDrift 4.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}

.hostinger-offer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -45px;
  right: -45px;
  width: 190px;
  height: 190px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 229, 168, 0.26) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: hostingerOrbFloat 3.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hostinger-offer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg,
      transparent 20%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 46%,
      rgba(0, 229, 168, 0.11) 52%,
      transparent 78%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: hostingerSheen 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hostingerGradientDrift {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 25%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 100% 75%;
  }
}

@keyframes hostingerOrbFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-24px, 22px) scale(1.16);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes hostingerSheen {

  0%,
  20% {
    transform: translateX(-125%);
  }

  70%,
  100% {
    transform: translateX(125%);
  }
}

.hostinger-offer:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.015);
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 168, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(47, 28, 106, 0.34), 0 0 22px rgba(0, 229, 168, 0.16);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .hostinger-offer,
  .hostinger-offer::before,
  .hostinger-offer::after {
    animation: none;
  }
}

.hostinger-offer__head,
.hostinger-offer__hero,
.hostinger-offer__foot {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hostinger-offer__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hostinger-offer__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hostinger-offer__logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #673de6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hostinger-offer__badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #e6e0ff;
}

.hostinger-offer__hero {
  margin: auto 0;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.hostinger-offer__pct {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #00e5a8;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hostinger-offer__pct span {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hostinger-offer__title {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hostinger-offer__desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.hostinger-offer__foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.hostinger-offer__code {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.hostinger-offer__code strong {
  color: #00e5a8;
}

.hostinger-offer__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #161030;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.hostinger-offer:hover .hostinger-offer__cta {
  background: #00e5a8;
  color: #0c1f19;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.sidebar-block {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

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

.most-read-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: start;
}

.most-read-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.most-read-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--crimson);
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.most-read-title {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.most-read-item:hover .most-read-title {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

/* Clean Brand Showcase Card (Square 1:1 Ad) */
.brand-spotlight-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.brand-spotlight__top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .brand-spotlight-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-color: var(--border-hairline);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.brand-spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .brand-spotlight-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.brand-spotlight__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.brand-spotlight__badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--crimson);
  background: rgba(186, 0, 13, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .brand-spotlight__badge {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.16);
  color: #ff6b77;
}

.brand-spotlight__live-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #15803d;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .brand-spotlight__live-pill {
  color: #4ade80;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18);
}

.brand-spotlight__live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #22c55e;
  animation: brandPulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes brandPulseDot {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.25);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22c55e;
  }
}

.brand-spotlight__title {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  line-height: 1.28;
  text-align: center;
}

.brand-spotlight__desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 260px;
}

.brand-spotlight__desc strong {
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.brand-spotlight__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.brand-stat-pill {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 7px 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

.brand-stat-pill strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.brand-stat-pill span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.brand-spotlight__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 250px;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson) 0%, #9b000a 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(186, 0, 13, 0.28);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.brand-spotlight__cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(186, 0, 13, 0.38);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d3000f 0%, #aa000c 100%);
}

.brand-spotlight__cta svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-spotlight__cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.brand-spotlight__foot {
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. 3-Column Category Clusters & 4-Column Grids
   ========================================================================== */
.three-col-cluster {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.cluster-col:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding-right: 26px;
}

.cluster-lead {
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cluster-lead__media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cluster-lead__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.cluster-lead:hover .cluster-lead__media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.cluster-lead__title {
  margin: 5px 0 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.cluster-lead:hover .cluster-lead__title {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.cluster-lead__excerpt {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  line-height: 1.48;
}

.cluster-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.cluster-list-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 112px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: start;
}

.cluster-list-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.cluster-list-item__thumb {
  width: 112px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
}

.cluster-list-item__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.cluster-list-item:hover .cluster-list-item__thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.cluster-list-item__title {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.cluster-list-item:hover .cluster-list-item__title {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

/* 4-Column Grid */
.four-col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.grid-card {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.grid-card__media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.grid-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.grid-card:hover .grid-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.grid-card__title {
  margin: 5px 0 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.03rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.32;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.grid-card .meta-line {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.grid-card:hover .grid-card__title {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.grid-card__excerpt {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  line-height: 1.48;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Split Spotlight & Dark Editorial Multimedia Band
   ========================================================================== */
.split-spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.split-spotlight__main {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding-right: 26px;
}

.products-feature-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.editors-picks-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.editor-pick-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.editor-pick-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.editor-pick-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--crimson);
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.editor-pick-card__title {
  margin: 3px 0 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.32;
}

/* Dark Multimedia Band */
.dark-editorial-band {
  background: #121418;
  color: #f3f5f8;
  padding: 42px 0;
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.dark-card {
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #1a1d24;
  border: 1px solid #292e3a;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.dark-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.dark-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dark-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.dark-card__play {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(17, 18, 20, 0.82);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.dark-card__body {
  padding: 14px;
}

.dark-card__title {
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.dark-card .meta-line {
  color: #9ba3b2;
}

/* Sports 3-Column Feature Layout */
.sports-band-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1.2fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

.sports-band-grid>.cluster-lead,
.sports-band-grid>.cluster-list {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding-right: 22px;
}

.sports-band-grid .compact-row-card:first-child,
.products-feature-layout .compact-row-card:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.sports-score-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
}

.sports-score-box__head {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--crimson);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.score-row {
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.score-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.score-row__league {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.score-row__match {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 2px 0;
}

.score-row__note {
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Directory / Explore All Articles
   ========================================================================== */
.directory-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.directory-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--crimson);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.directory-title {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.directory-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.directory-controls input,
.directory-controls select {
  padding: 9px 13px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.directory-controls input {
  min-width: 240px;
}

.category-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.filter-pill {
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.filter-pill.is-active {
  background: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--bg-page);
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.directory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.directory-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.directory-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.directory-more-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.directory-more-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.directory-more-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--bg-page);
}

.facts-hub-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.facts-hub-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--crimson);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
}

.facts-hub-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.32;
}

.facts-hub-card p {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

.facts-hub-card span {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .facts-hub-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Category Hub View & MaterialDistrict-Style Interactive Explorer
   ========================================================================== */
.category-view {
  min-height: 0;
}

.cat-hub-shell {
  background: #FBFAF7;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-hub-shell {
  background: #0b0d12;
}

.category-hub-banner {
  /* background: var(--bg-page); */
  padding: 26px 0;
}

.cat-banner-row {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.breadcrumb button,
.breadcrumb a {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.breadcrumb button:hover,
.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.category-hub__title {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.category-hub__desc {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Horizontal Subcategory Bar, Search, and 2/3/4 Layout View Switcher */
.cat-channel-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.cat-channel-bar__left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.cat-channel-label {
  font-size: 0.69rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.cat-scroll-btn {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  padding: 0;
}

.cat-scroll-btn svg {
  stroke: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cat-scroll-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-scroll-btn {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-color: var(--border-hairline);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-scroll-btn:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cat-channel-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 2px 0;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.cat-channel-pills::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.cat-sub-pill {
  padding: 7px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.cat-sub-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.cat-sub-pill.is-active {
  background-color: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--bg-page);
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.cat-sub-pill.is-active:hover {
  background-color: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--bg-page);
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-sub-pill {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-color: var(--border-hairline);
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-sub-pill:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-sub-pill.is-active {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #111214;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-sub-pill.is-active:hover {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #111214;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.cat-channel-bar__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Custom Category Sort Dropdown */
.cat-custom-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.cat-dropdown-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cat-dropdown-trigger:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.cat-custom-dropdown.is-open .cat-dropdown-trigger {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--crimson-soft);
}

.cat-dropdown-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cat-custom-dropdown.is-open .cat-dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.cat-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  right: 0;
  min-width: 140px;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  z-index: 100;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  animation: catDropdownFadeIn 0.15s ease-out;
}

@keyframes catDropdownFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.cat-custom-dropdown.is-open .cat-dropdown-menu {
  display: flex;
}

.cat-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.cat-dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.cat-dropdown-item.is-selected {
  background: var(--crimson-soft);
  color: var(--crimson);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cat-check-icon {
  display: none;
  stroke: var(--crimson);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cat-dropdown-item.is-selected .cat-check-icon {
  display: block;
}

/* Dark mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .cat-dropdown-trigger {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-color: var(--border-hairline);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-dropdown-trigger:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .cat-custom-dropdown.is-open .cat-dropdown-trigger {
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-dropdown-menu {
  background: #141720;
  border-color: #262c3a;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-dropdown-item {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-dropdown-item:hover {
  background: #1e2433;
  color: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-dropdown-item.is-selected {
  background: rgba(224, 58, 63, 0.16);
  color: #ff6b77;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-dropdown-item.is-selected .cat-check-icon {
  stroke: #ff6b77;
}

.cat-layout-switch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 3px;
  gap: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.cat-layout-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.cat-layout-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.cat-layout-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--bg-page);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-layout-btn.is-active {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111214;
}

/* Category Results Grid */
.cat-results-area {
  min-width: 0;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.cat-results-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cat-inline-clear {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--crimson);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Dynamic 2 / 3 / 4 Column Card Grid */
.cat-hub-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
}

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

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

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

.cat-empty-state {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 42px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

.cat-empty-state p {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .cat-hub-grid--cols-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cat-channel-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .cat-channel-bar__left,
  .cat-channel-bar__right {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .cat-hub-grid--cols-2,
  .cat-hub-grid--cols-3,
  .cat-hub-grid--cols-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Premium Distraction-Free Article Reader View (Matches 1320px Header Width)
   ========================================================================== */
.reader-view {
  background: #FBFAF7;
  color: #111214;
  padding: 24px 0 28px;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .reader-view {
  background: #0b0d12;
  color: #f2f4f7;
}

.reader-view[data-reader-surface="paper"] {
  background: #FBFAF7;
  color: #111214;
  --bg-page: #ffffff;
  --bg-surface: #ffffff;
  --ink-primary: #111214;
  --border-hairline: #e2e5eb;
  --ink-secondary: #475569;
  --ink-muted: #64748b;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .reader-view[data-reader-surface="paper"] {
  background: #0b0d12;
  color: #f2f4f7;
  --bg-page: #10131c;
  --bg-surface: #10131c;
  --ink-primary: #f2f4f7;
  --border-hairline: #1e2433;
  --ink-secondary: #94a3b8;
  --ink-muted: #64748b;
}

.reader-view[data-reader-surface="sepia"] {
  background: #ece5d6;
  color: #241f18;
  --bg-page: #fbf7ee;
  --bg-surface: #fbf7ee;
  --ink-primary: #241f18;
  --border-hairline: #dfd4be;
  --ink-secondary: #4e4538;
  --ink-muted: #766a58;
}

.reader-view[data-reader-surface="night"] {
  background: #080a0e;
  color: #e8ebf0;
  --bg-page: #10131a;
  --bg-surface: #10131a;
  --ink-primary: #f2f4f7;
  --border-hairline: #222836;
  --ink-secondary: #bcc2cd;
  --ink-muted: #848c9a;
}

/* Reader Action Bar Above Title (No Background, Icon Formatted Pills) */
.reader-actionbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.reader-ctrl-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 3px;
  gap: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.reader-ctrl-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.reader-ctrl-btn svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.reader-ctrl-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  background: var(--bg-muted);
}

.reader-ctrl-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--bg-page);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.reader-ctrl-btn.is-active svg {
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.reader-ctrl-btn#readerBookmarkBtn.is-active {
  background: rgba(186, 0, 13, 0.08);
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.reader-ctrl-btn#readerBookmarkBtn.is-active svg {
  stroke: var(--crimson);
  fill: var(--crimson);
}

.reader-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reader-action-btn svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.reader-action-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.reader-action-btn.is-active,
.reader-action-btn#readerBookmarkBtn.is-active {
  background: rgba(186, 0, 13, 0.08);
  color: var(--crimson);
  border-color: rgba(186, 0, 13, 0.35);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.reader-action-btn.is-active svg,
.reader-action-btn#readerBookmarkBtn.is-active svg {
  stroke: var(--crimson);
  fill: var(--crimson);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .reader-action-btn {
  background: #141720;
  border-color: #262c3a;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .reader-action-btn:hover {
  background: #1c2230;
  border-color: #4b5563;
  color: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .reader-action-btn.is-active,
[data-theme="dark"] .reader-action-btn#readerBookmarkBtn.is-active,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="night"] .reader-action-btn.is-active {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.16);
  color: #ff6b77;
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .reader-action-btn.is-active svg,
[data-theme="dark"] .reader-action-btn#readerBookmarkBtn.is-active svg,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="night"] .reader-action-btn.is-active svg {
  stroke: #ff6b77;
  fill: #ff6b77;
}

.reader-view[data-reader-surface="sepia"] .reader-action-btn.is-active {
  background: rgba(186, 0, 13, 0.1);
  color: var(--crimson);
  border-color: rgba(186, 0, 13, 0.35);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .reader-ctrl-btn.is-active,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="night"] .reader-ctrl-btn.is-active {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111214;
}

.reader-view[data-reader-surface="sepia"] .reader-ctrl-btn.is-active {
  background: #2c251e;
  color: #fbf7ee;
}

.reader-view[data-reader-surface="sepia"] .reader-ctrl-group,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="sepia"] .reader-action-btn,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="sepia"] .reader-main,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="sepia"] .reader-pager-card,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="sepia"] .reader-comments-card,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="sepia"] .reader-side-card {
  background: #fbf7ee;
  border-color: #dfd4be;
}

.reader-view[data-reader-surface="night"] .reader-ctrl-group,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="night"] .reader-action-btn,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="night"] .reader-main,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="night"] .reader-pager-card,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="night"] .reader-comments-card,
.reader-view[data-reader-surface="night"] .reader-side-card {
  background: #10131a;
  border-color: #222836;
}

/* 2-Column Broadsheet Article Layout matching Header & Footer Container Width */
.reader-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 350px;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

.reader-main-stack {
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.reader-main {
  min-width: 0;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 42px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.reader-pager-card {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.reader-comments-card {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reader-main {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .reader-main-stack {
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .reader-pager-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .reader-comments-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
}

.reader-header {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.reader-header__top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.reader-header__title {
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reader-header__title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

.reader-header__deck {
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: font-size 0.2s ease;
}

.reader-view .reader-header__deck,
.reader-view[data-font-family="serif"] .reader-header__deck,
.reader-view[data-font-family="sans"] .reader-header__deck {
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
}

.reader-view[data-font-scale="sm"] .reader-header__deck {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.reader-view[data-font-scale="lg"] .reader-header__deck {
  font-size: 1.32rem;
}

.reader-byline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

.reader-byline__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.reader-author-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reader-author-name {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.reader-author-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.reader-byline__metrics {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.reader-cover {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}

.reader-cover img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.reader-cover figcaption {
  display: none;
}

.reader-prose {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
}

.reader-view .reader-prose,
.reader-view[data-font-family="serif"] .reader-prose,
.reader-view[data-font-family="sans"] .reader-prose {
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
}

.reader-view[data-font-scale="sm"] .reader-prose {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.reader-view[data-font-scale="lg"] .reader-prose {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
}

.reader-prose p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  float: left;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 3.45rem;
  line-height: 0.85;
  padding-right: 10px;
  padding-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.reader-prose h2 {
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.36rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  scroll-margin-top: 132px;
}

.reader-prose p {
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
}

.reader-takeaways {
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: rgba(186, 0, 13, 0.04);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--crimson);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .reader-takeaways {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
}

.reader-takeaways h3 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.reader-takeaways ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.reader-takeaways li+li {
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.reader-quote {
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 28px 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--crimson);
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  text-align: left;
}

.reader-spec-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.reader-spec-table th,
.reader-spec-table td {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.reader-spec-table th {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.reader-tags {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 28px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.reader-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background: transparent;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.reader-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.reader-pager {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-top: none;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.reader-pager__btn {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.reader-pager__btn--next {
  text-align: right;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.reader-pager__btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(186, 0, 13, 0.08);
}

.reader-pager__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--crimson);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.reader-pager__title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Sticky Right Editorial Sidebar Inside Internal Article View */
.reader-sidebar {
  border-left: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.reader-sidebar .hostinger-offer {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-inline: 0;
  align-self: stretch;
}

.reader-side-card {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.reader-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.reader-toc-link {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.reader-toc-link:hover {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.reader-related {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 32px 0 0;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Drawers, Search Modal, Web Story Player & Digest Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.55);
  z-index: 150;
  display: none;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.drawer-backdrop--right {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.drawer-backdrop.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.sections-drawer {
  width: min(350px, 90vw);
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sections-drawer__head {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

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

.sections-drawer__controls {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 2px;
}

.sections-drawer__controls .utility-icon-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.saved-drawer-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.sections-drawer__body {
  padding: 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
}

.drawer-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.69rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--crimson);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.drawer-nav {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4px;
}

.drawer-nav a {
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

.drawer-nav a:hover {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.drawer-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-hairline);
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.drawer-actions {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.drawer-action-btn {
  padding: 10px 12px;
  text-align: left;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.drawer-action-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--crimson);
}

.sections-drawer__foot {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background: var(--bg-page);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: sticky;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.drawer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.drawer-socials .utility-icon-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.62);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 160;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-backdrop--dark {
  background: rgba(8, 9, 12, 0.9);
}

.modal-backdrop.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  padding: 2px 8px;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.search-modal {
  width: min(680px, 100%);
  max-height: 82vh;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.search-modal__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.search-modal__top input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  outline: none;
}

.search-modal__body {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.search-result-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 112px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: start;
}

.search-result-row:hover {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.search-result-row img {
  width: 112px;
  height: 76px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Modal Close Button (Lightbox) */
.story-player__close {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Digest Modal */
.digest-modal {
  position: relative;
  width: min(520px, 100%);
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.digest-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
}

.digest-modal__kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.digest-modal__title {
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.digest-modal__sub {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

.digest-preview-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.digest-preview-card__top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

.digest-preview-card ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 16px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.digest-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.digest-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.digest-form button {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.digest-form__msg {
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--crimson);
}

/* Toast */
.toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--bg-page);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 220;
}

.toast.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  z-index: 120;
}

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

.back-to-top:hover {
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  color: var(--crimson);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Footer (MaterialDistrict Modern Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #f7f8fa;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding: 38px 0 28px;
  margin-top: 0;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-footer {
  background: #0b0d12;
  border-top-color: #1c202c;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.9fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-top {
  border-bottom-color: #1c202c;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  min-width: 0;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-logo__text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.38rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.footer-logo__tld {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.footer-mission {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.66;
  color: #374151;
  max-width: 440px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-mission {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-subtext {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #6b7280;
  max-width: 440px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-subtext {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-social-btn,
.footer-links-col .footer-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  padding: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-social-btn svg,
.footer-links-col .footer-social-btn svg {
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover,
.footer-links-col .footer-social-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  color: var(--ink-primary) !important;
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-social-btn,
[data-theme="dark"] .footer-links-col .footer-social-btn {
  border-color: var(--border-hairline);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-social-btn:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .footer-links-col .footer-social-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-primary);
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  color: var(--ink-primary) !important;
}

.footer-links-col {
  min-width: 0;
}

.footer-col-title {
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.footer-follow-title {
  margin: 22px 0 14px;
}

.footer-links-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 13px;
}

.footer-links-col a:not(.footer-social-btn) {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #4b5563;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-links-col a:not(.footer-social-btn) {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-links-col a:not(.footer-social-btn):hover {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-links-col a:not(.footer-social-btn):hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-contact-block {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-email {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-contact-email:hover {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

.footer-address {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-address {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-secondary-links {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 13px;
  border-top: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-secondary-links {
  border-top: none;
}

.footer-secondary-links a {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #4b5563;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-secondary-links a:hover {
  color: var(--crimson);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-secondary-links a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #6b7280;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-bottom {
  color: #64748b;
}

.footer-bottom__left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: inherit;
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #6b7280;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-legal a {
  color: #64748b;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .masthead__inner {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  }

  .hero-col-center {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .hero-col-sidebar {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  }

  .three-col-cluster {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .cluster-col:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

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

  .split-spotlight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .split-spotlight__main {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .sports-band-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .sports-band-grid>.cluster-lead,
  .sports-band-grid>.cluster-list {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .sports-score-box {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

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

  .reader-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .reader-sidebar {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 24px;
    position: static;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .hide-md {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .masthead__inner {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  }

  .hero-grid,
  .hero-col-sidebar,
  .three-col-cluster,
  .products-feature-layout,
  .sports-band-grid,
  .footer-top,
  .reader-sidebar,
  .reader-pager {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-col-lead,
  .cluster-col:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .reader-actionbar {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hostinger-offer,
  .brand-spotlight-card {
    margin-inline: auto;
    max-width: 380px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .masthead__right {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Compact single-line reader actionbar on mobile */
  .reader-actionbar {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 5px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .reader-actionbar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .reader-ctrl-group {
    padding: 2px;
    gap: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .reader-ctrl-btn {
    width: 27px;
    height: 27px;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .reader-ctrl-btn svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }

  .reader-action-btn .reader-btn-label,
  .reader-action-btn span {
    display: none;
  }

  .reader-action-btn {
    width: 29px;
    height: 29px;
    min-width: 29px;
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .reader-action-btn svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
  }

  .masthead__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 42px;
  }

  .masthead__left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .icon-menu-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .icon-menu-btn span {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .masthead__center {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 38px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hide-sm {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .masthead__right {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .utility-icon-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .brand-logo__mark {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .four-col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .digest-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .compact-row-card,
  .cluster-list-item,
  .search-result-row {
    grid-template-columns: 92px 1fr;
  }

  .briefing-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 92px;
  }

  .compact-row-card__thumb,
  .briefing-item__thumb,
  .cluster-list-item__thumb,
  .search-result-row img {
    width: 92px;
    height: 64px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Slim E-Digest Ribbon, Photo Dispatches & Reader Comments
   ========================================================================== */
.digest-banner-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(95deg, #a5161b 0%, var(--crimson) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.digest-banner-strip__left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.digest-banner-strip__badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.digest-banner-strip p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.digest-banner-strip__btn {
  padding: 7px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111214;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.digest-banner-strip__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Photo Gallery Cards & Lightbox Modal */
.photo-card {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.photo-card__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.photo-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.photo-card:hover .photo-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.photo-card__count {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 9px;
  right: 9px;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  background: rgba(17, 18, 20, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.69rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.gallery-modal {
  width: min(880px, 96vw);
  background: #121418;
  color: #f3f5f8;
  border: 1px solid #292e3a;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.gallery-modal__head {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #262a34;
}

.gallery-modal__title {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.24rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.gallery-modal__stage {
  position: relative;
  background: #0a0b0e;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 62vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-modal__stage img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.gallery-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: rgba(15, 17, 21, 0.72);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.gallery-nav-btn--prev {
  left: 14px;
}

.gallery-nav-btn--next {
  right: 14px;
}

.gallery-modal__foot {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #262a34;
}

.gallery-modal__foot p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #d0d5df;
}

.gallery-modal__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Reader Notes / Discussion Block */
.reader-comments-card {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.reader-comments-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.reader-comments-head .reader-comments__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.reader-comments__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.reader-comment-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.reader-comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 80px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: inherit;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  outline: none;
  resize: vertical;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.reader-comment-form textarea:focus,
.reader-comment-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(186, 0, 13, 0.08);
}

.reader-comment-form__row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

.reader-comment-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: inherit;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.reader-comment-form button {
  padding: 0 24px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  background: var(--ink-primary);
  color: var(--bg-page);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.reader-comment-form button:hover {
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.reader-comment-item {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.reader-comment-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.reader-comment-item__meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.reader-comment-item__meta strong {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-primary);
}

.reader-comment-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-secondary);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .digest-banner-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .reader-comment-form__row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .reader-comment-form button {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Modern Info Portal Homepage Surface Layer (Scoped Strictly to #homeView)
   ========================================================================== */
#homeView {
  background: #FBFAF7;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] #homeView {
  background: #0b0d12;
}

#homeView .portal-band,
.cat-hub-shell .portal-band {
  padding: 32px 0;
}

#homeView .portal-band--bordered,
.cat-hub-shell .portal-band--bordered {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="dark"] #homeView .portal-band--bordered,
[data-theme="dark"] .cat-hub-shell .portal-band--bordered {
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

#homeView .section-head,
.cat-hub-shell .section-head {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

#homeView .section-head__title,
.cat-hub-shell .section-head__title {
  font-size: 1.24rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

#homeView .section-accent-bar,
.cat-hub-shell .section-accent-bar {
  width: 4px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

#homeView .pill-more-btn,
.cat-hub-shell .pill-more-btn {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--ink-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

#homeView .pill-more-btn:hover,
.cat-hub-shell .pill-more-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--crimson);
}

#homeView .section-head--dark .pill-more-btn--light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

/* Floating Bookmark & Portal Card Micro-Elements */
.portal-card-bookmark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  color: #18181b;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.portal-card-bookmark:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--crimson);
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.portal-card-bookmark.is-saved {
  background: var(--crimson);
  border-color: var(--crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.portal-media-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.76);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.portal-date-line {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.portal-date-line--dark {
  color: #9ba3b2;
}

.portal-card-foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

.portal-card-foot--dark {
  color: #9ba3b2;
}

/* Hero Bento Layout */
#homeView .hero-section {
  padding-top: 26px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}

#homeView .hero-grid {
  gap: 22px;
}

#homeView .hero-col-lead {
  border-right: none;
  padding-right: 0;
}

#homeView .lead-card {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

#homeView .lead-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

#homeView .lead-card__media {
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

#homeView .lead-card__badge {
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

#homeView .lead-card__title {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: clamp(1.32rem, 1.9vw, 1.68rem);
}

#homeView .sublead-stack {
  margin-top: 14px;
  border-top: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

#homeView .compact-row-card {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

#homeView .compact-row-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

#homeView .compact-row-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

#homeView .compact-row-card__thumb,
#homeView .briefing-item__thumb,
#homeView .cluster-list-item__thumb {
  border-radius: 8px;
}

#homeView .hero-col-center {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

#homeView .briefing-item {
  padding: 11px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

#homeView .briefing-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 11px;
}

#homeView .briefing-item:hover {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

#homeView .hero-col-sidebar {
  border-top: none;
  padding-top: 0;
}

#homeView .hostinger-offer {
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

#homeView .sidebar-block {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

#homeView .digest-banner-strip {
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* 3-Column Topic Hub Panels */
#homeView .three-col-cluster {
  gap: 22px;
}

#homeView .cluster-col,
#homeView .cluster-col:not(:last-child) {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

#homeView .cluster-lead {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

#homeView .cluster-lead__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

#homeView .cluster-lead__title {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

#homeView .cluster-list {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

#homeView .cluster-list-item {
  padding: 12px 6px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

#homeView .cluster-list-item:hover {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

/* Elevated Portal Surface Cards (Used in Home & Category Explorer) */
.portal-surface-card {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.portal-surface-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .portal-surface-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] #homeView .lead-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] #homeView .compact-row-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
}

.portal-surface-card .grid-card__media,
.portal-surface-card .photo-card__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.portal-surface-card .grid-card__title {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.portal-card-body {
  padding: 14px 16px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Split Hardware Showcase & Editor's Picks */
#homeView .split-spotlight-grid {
  gap: 22px;
}

#homeView .split-spotlight__main,
#homeView .split-spotlight__side {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

#homeView .products-feature-layout>div:last-child {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  align-content: start;
}

#homeView .editor-pick-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

/* Dark Deep-Dive Band */
#homeView .dark-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

#homeView .dark-card__play {
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  bottom: auto;
  right: auto;
}

#homeView .dark-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 15px 16px 16px;
}

/* Sports Telemetry Bento */
#homeView .sports-band-grid {
  gap: 20px;
}

#homeView .sports-band-grid>.cluster-lead {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

#homeView .sports-band-grid>.cluster-list {
  border-top: none;
  border-right: none;
  padding-right: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

#homeView .sports-score-box {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

/* Explore Directory Controls Polish (No New Bars Added) */
#homeView .directory-controls input,
#homeView .directory-controls select {
  background: var(--bg-page);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 15px;
}

#homeView .directory-more-btn {
  background: var(--bg-page);
}

@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  #homeView .hero-col-sidebar {
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
  }

  #homeView .cluster-col:nth-child(2),
  #homeView .split-spotlight__main,
  #homeView .sports-band-grid>.cluster-lead {
    padding: 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  }
}

@media print {

  .masthead,
  .primary-nav,
  .reader-actionbar,
  .reader-sidebar,
  .reader-pager-card,
  .reader-comments-card,
  .reader-pager,
  .reader-comments,
  .reader-related,
  .site-footer,
  .toast {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .reader-layout {
    display: block;
  }

  .reader-prose {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 12pt;
  }
}