/* =========================================================
   NextEraDaily — Global News & Perspective
   Minimalist Dark design system: layered slate, warm amber,
   glass-effect cards, geometric type, calm dev-tool aesthetic.
   ========================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@500;600;700&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap');

:root{
  /* ---- layered slate background tokens ---- */
  --bg:          #0b0e13;
  --bg-1:        #10141b;
  --bg-2:        #161b24;
  --surface:        rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  --surface-strong: rgba(255,255,255,.075);
  --border:      rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  --border-soft: rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  --border-amber: rgba(242,169,60,.32);

  /* ---- text tokens ---- */
  --text:       #eef1f5;
  --text-dim:   #9aa3b2;
  --text-faint: #626c7a;

  /* ---- warm amber accent ---- */
  --amber:       #f2a93c;
  --amber-bright:#ffc266;
  --amber-deep:  #c97f1e;
  --amber-glow:  rgba(242,169,60,.26);
  --accent: var(--amber);
  --ink: #17120a;

  /* ---- type tokens ---- */
  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-label:   'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* ---- layout tokens ---- */
  --container: 1260px;
  --gap: 24px;
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;

  /* ---- motion tokens ---- */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --dur-fast: .2s;
  --dur: .3s;
  --dur-slow: .55s;

  /* ---- shadow tokens ---- */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  --shadow-md: 0 14px 34px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 4px 14px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 70px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.65), 0 12px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 0 1px var(--border-amber), 0 16px 46px -14px var(--amber-glow);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0; position:relative;
  background:var(--bg); color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:16px; line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; background:none; border:none; color:inherit; appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; padding:0; }
input,textarea,select{ font-family:inherit; }

h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-0.015em; line-height:1.12; margin:0; color:var(--text); }
p{ margin:0; }
:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:4px; }

.container{ max-width:var(--container); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:32px; position:relative; z-index:2; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .container{ padding-inline:20px; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   AMBIENT GLOW SYSTEM — subtle, layered, slow drift
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.glow-field{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden; }
.glow-field span{ position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(120px); will-change:transform; animation:glowDrift 16s ease-in-out infinite; }
.glow-field .g1{ width:820px; height:820px; top:-320px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--amber-glow), transparent 70%); opacity:.55; animation-duration:18s; }
.glow-field .g2{ width:560px; height:560px; top:30%; left:-200px; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(120,140,255,.12), transparent 70%); opacity:.6; animation-duration:15s; animation-delay:-4s; }
.glow-field .g3{ width:520px; height:620px; bottom:-220px; right:-180px; background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--amber-glow), transparent 70%); opacity:.4; animation-duration:17s; animation-delay:-7s; }
@keyframes glowDrift{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); } 50%{ transform:translateY(-24px); } }
.glow-field .g1{ animation-name:glowDriftX; }
@keyframes glowDriftX{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); } 50%{ transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-24px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .glow-field span{ animation:none; } }
@media (max-width:760px){ .glow-field span{ opacity:.35; } }

/* Subtle fine grid texture, masked toward center */
body::after{
  content:''; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:.03;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.6) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.6) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at top, black 0%, transparent 65%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at top, black 0%, transparent 65%);
}

/* Per-card mouse-tracking glow (JS sets --mx/--my) */
.glow-card{ position:relative; isolation:isolate; }
.glow-card::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; border-radius:inherit;
  background:radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), var(--amber-glow), transparent 70%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease); pointer-events:none;
}
.glow-card:hover::before{ opacity:1; }

.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in-view{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   TYPE DEVICES
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.eyebrow::before{ content:''; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--amber); box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--amber-glow); }
.index-num{ font-family:var(--font-label); color:var(--amber); font-size:.85rem; margin-right:8px; }

.section{ padding:112px 0; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.section-tight{ padding:60px 0; position:relative; z-index:1; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .section{ padding:68px 0; } .section-tight{ padding:44px 0; } }

.section-head{ display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; gap:28px; margin-bottom:48px; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.5rem); }
.section-head .sub{ color:var(--text-dim); margin-top:10px; max-width:46ch; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   GLASS-EFFECT CARD — the core surface component
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.glass{
  background:var(--surface); backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(140%); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   BUTTONS
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:.55rem;
  padding:13px 26px; border:1px solid transparent; border-radius:100px;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:.88rem;
  transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease),
             border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.btn:active{ transform:scale(.98); }
.btn-primary{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--amber-bright), var(--amber-deep)); color:var(--ink); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08) inset; }
.btn-primary:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-glow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.1) inset; transform:translateY(-1px); }
.btn-outline{ background:var(--surface); color:var(--text); border-color:var(--border); backdrop-filter:blur(12px); }
.btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--border-amber); color:var(--amber-bright); background:var(--surface-strong); }
.btn-block{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
.btn-sm{ padding:9px 18px; font-size:.78rem; }
.btn-fill{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--amber-bright), var(--amber-deep)); color:var(--ink); padding:14px 30px; border-radius:100px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn-fill:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-glow); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   HEADER
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.announce{
  background:var(--bg-2); color:var(--text-dim); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  text-align:center; padding:10px 16px; position:relative; z-index:3;
}
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:200;
  background:rgba(11,14,19,.78); backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(160%); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.navbar{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:28px; padding:16px 32px; max-width:var(--container); margin-inline:auto; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .navbar{ padding:14px 20px; } }
.logo{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.28rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; color:var(--text); }
.logo span{ color:var(--amber); }

.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; font-size:.87rem; font-weight:500; }
.nav-links a{ position:relative; padding:9px 15px; border-radius:100px; color:var(--text-dim); transition:color var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--text); background:var(--surface); }
.nav-links a.active{ color:var(--amber-bright); background:rgba(242,169,60,.1); }
.has-dropdown{ position:relative; }
.dropdown{
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 14px); left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
  background:var(--bg-1); backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(160%); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(160%);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width:250px; padding:10px;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), visibility var(--dur);
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.dropdown a{ display:block; padding:10px 14px; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--text-dim); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); }
.dropdown a:hover{ background:var(--surface); color:var(--amber-bright); }

.nav-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.icon-btn{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:37px; height:37px; border-radius:50%; color:var(--text-dim); border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--surface); transition:color var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.icon-btn:hover{ color:var(--amber-bright); border-color:var(--border-amber); background:var(--surface-strong); }
.menu-toggle{ display:none; width:37px; height:37px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--surface); align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--text); }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .nav-links{ position:fixed; inset:60px 0 0 0; background:var(--bg); backdrop-filter:blur(24px); flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; padding:28px 24px; gap:4px; transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .32s var(--ease); overflow-y:auto; }
  .nav-links.open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .nav-links a{ width:100%; padding:14px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); border-radius:0; }
  .has-dropdown .dropdown{ position:static; opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:none; border:none; background:none; box-shadow:none; padding:0 0 0 12px; display:none; }
  .has-dropdown.open .dropdown{ display:block; }
  .menu-toggle{ display:inline-flex; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   HERO
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero{ padding:88px 0 0; max-width:var(--container); margin-inline:auto; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; align-items:center; gap:52px; padding-inline:32px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .hero-grid{ padding-inline:20px; } }
.hero-copy .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:22px; }
.hero-copy h1{ font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5.6vw,4.2rem); }
.hero-copy h1 em{ font-style:normal; background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--amber-bright), var(--amber) 60%, var(--amber-deep)); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; }
.hero-copy p{ color:var(--text-dim); max-width:46ch; margin:24px 0 0; font-size:1.05rem; }
.hero-search{ display:flex; gap:10px; max-width:480px; margin-top:32px; }
.hero-search input{ flex:1; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:100px; padding:14px 20px; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--text); backdrop-filter:blur(12px); }
.hero-search input::placeholder{ color:var(--text-faint); }
.hero-search input:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--amber); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--amber-glow); }
.hero-meta{ display:flex; gap:36px; margin-top:44px; padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.hero-meta div strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.45rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--amber-bright); }
.hero-meta div span{ color:var(--text-faint); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.66rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.12em; }

.hero-feature{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:3/4; overflow:hidden; display:block; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.hero-feature:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow); }
.hero-feature img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:saturate(.9) contrast(1.05) brightness(.82); transition:transform .7s var(--ease); }
.hero-feature:hover img{ transform:scale(1.03); }
.hero-feature::after{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 45%, rgba(11,14,19,.92) 100%); }
.hero-feature .feature-copy{ position:absolute; left:22px; right:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:2; }
.hero-feature .feature-copy .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:10px; }
.hero-feature .feature-copy h3{ font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:600; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .hero-feature{ order:-1; aspect-ratio:16/10; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   TRENDING STRIP
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.trending-strip{ border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); overflow:hidden; padding:15px 0; background:var(--bg-1); position:relative; z-index:1; }
.trending-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; animation:scroll 32s linear infinite; }
.trending-track span{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.76rem; color:var(--text-dim); padding:0 28px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; white-space:nowrap; }
.trending-track span b{ color:var(--amber-bright); font-weight:500; }
@keyframes scroll{ from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);} }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .trending-track{ animation:none; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   POST CARDS
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.post-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--gap); }
@media (max-width:1000px){ .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.post-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--surface); backdrop-filter:blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--border-amber); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md), var(--shadow-glow); }
.post-card-media{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; background:var(--bg-2); }
.post-card-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.03) brightness(.92); transition:transform .6s var(--ease); }
.post-card:hover .post-card-media img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
.post-card-media .eyebrow{ position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; z-index:2; background:rgba(11,14,19,.72); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); padding:6px 12px; border-radius:100px; }
.post-card-body{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; flex:1; padding:22px; }
.post-card-body h3{ font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.34; font-weight:600; }
.post-card-body p{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.89rem; line-height:1.58; flex:1; }
.post-meta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; color:var(--text-faint); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.7rem; }
.post-meta .dot-sep::before{ content:'·'; margin-right:10px; }

.post-card--wide{ flex-direction:row; }
.post-card--wide .post-card-media{ width:46%; aspect-ratio:auto; flex-shrink:0; }
.post-card--wide .post-card-body{ padding:28px; justify-content:center; }
.post-card--wide .post-card-body h3{ font-size:1.4rem; }
.section-tight .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
.section-tight .post-card--wide{ grid-column:span 1; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .section-tight .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .post-card--wide{ flex-direction:column; } .post-card--wide .post-card-media{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/10; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   CATEGORY INDEX
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.category-index{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.category-row{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:56px 1fr auto; align-items:center; gap:24px;
  padding:26px 24px; border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:var(--surface); backdrop-filter:blur(16px); border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.category-row:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); background:var(--surface-strong); border-color:var(--border-amber); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md), var(--shadow-glow); }
.category-row .idx{ font-family:var(--font-label); color:var(--amber); font-size:1.02rem; }
.category-row h3{ font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.1vw,1.4rem); font-weight:600; }
.category-row span{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.7rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--text-faint); white-space:nowrap; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.category-row .arrow{ opacity:0; transform:translateX(-6px); transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease); color:var(--amber); }
.category-row:hover .arrow{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }

.ad-banner-slot{
  padding:0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  min-height:90px;
}
.ad-banner-slot .ad-container{
  width:100%;
  max-width:none;
  min-height:90px;
  height:90px;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:var(--surface);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   FILTER BAR
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.filter-bar{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; margin-bottom:40px; padding-bottom:24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.chip-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.chip{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.04em; padding:10px 16px; border-radius:999px; color:var(--text); background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); transition:all var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.chip:hover{ color:var(--text); background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color:var(--border-amber); transform:translateY(-1px); }
.chip.active{ color:var(--ink); background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber-bright),var(--amber-deep)); border-color:var(--amber-bright); box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px rgba(242,169,60,.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.sort-select{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber-bright), var(--amber-deep)); border:1px solid var(--amber-bright); color:var(--ink); padding:9px 14px; font-size:.85rem; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-weight:700; appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; cursor:pointer; box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px rgba(242,169,60,.45); }
.sort-select option{ color:var(--ink); background:var(--surface); }
.sort-select:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--amber-bright); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--amber-glow); }
.no-results{ grid-column:1/-1; text-align:center; padding:80px 20px; color:var(--text-dim); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   NEWSLETTER
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.newsletter{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:56px 48px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:36px; align-items:center;
  background:var(--surface); backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(150%); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); position:relative; overflow:hidden; z-index:1;
}
.newsletter::before{ content:''; position:absolute; top:-45%; right:-8%; width:360px; height:360px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--amber-glow), transparent 70%); filter:blur(50px); pointer-events:none; }
.newsletter h3{ font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.8vw,2rem); }
.newsletter p{ color:var(--text-dim); margin-top:12px; }
.newsletter-form{ display:flex; gap:10px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.newsletter-form input{ flex:1; background:var(--bg-1); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:100px; padding:14px 18px; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--text); }
.newsletter-form input::placeholder{ color:var(--text-faint); }
.newsletter-form input:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--amber); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--amber-glow); }
.newsletter-form button{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:.85rem; padding:14px 26px; background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--amber-bright),var(--amber-deep)); color:var(--ink); border-radius:100px; white-space:nowrap; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.newsletter-form button:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-glow); }
@media (max-width:760px){ .newsletter{ grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:36px 26px; } .newsletter-form{ flex-direction:column; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE HEADER
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-header{ padding:84px 0 52px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); position:relative; z-index:1; }
.breadcrumb{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.7rem; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-faint); letter-spacing:.1em; margin-bottom:20px; display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }
.breadcrumb a:hover{ color:var(--amber-bright); }
.page-header h1{ font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.8vw,3.4rem); }
.page-header p{ color:var(--text-dim); margin-top:18px; max-width:60ch; font-size:1.02rem; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   ARTICLE PAGE
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.reading-progress{ position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:2px; width:0%; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--amber),var(--amber-bright)); z-index:300; box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--amber-glow); transition:width .1s linear; }
.article-hero{ padding:52px 0 0; max-width:var(--container); margin-inline:auto; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.article-hero-media{ aspect-ratio:21/9; overflow:hidden; margin-top:30px; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.article-hero-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:saturate(.9) contrast(1.05) brightness(.85); }
.article-title{ font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.2rem); max-width:24ch; margin-top:24px; }
.article-meta-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:26px; padding-bottom:28px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.author-chip{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.author-chip img{ width:36px; height:36px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--border); }
.author-chip strong{ font-size:.85rem; display:block; font-weight:600; }
.author-chip span{ color:var(--text-faint); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.66rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; }

.article-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:210px 1fr 280px; gap:48px; align-items:flex-start; max-width:var(--container); margin-inline:auto; padding:48px 32px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .article-layout{ padding:48px 20px; } }
.article-toc{ position:sticky; top:100px; }
.article-toc h4{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.66rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--text-faint); margin-bottom:16px; }
.article-toc a{ display:block; padding:8px 0; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--text-dim); border-left:1px solid var(--border); padding-left:14px; transition:color var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.article-toc a:hover, .article-toc a.active{ color:var(--amber-bright); border-color:var(--amber); }

.article-body{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.82; color:var(--text); max-width:66ch; }
.article-body p{ margin-bottom:24px; color:var(--text-dim); }
.article-body h2{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.5rem; margin:46px 0 18px; color:var(--text); scroll-margin-top:100px; }
.article-body h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.18rem; margin:32px 0 14px; color:var(--text); scroll-margin-top:100px; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol{ margin:0 0 24px; padding-left:22px; color:var(--text-dim); }
.article-body li{ margin-bottom:10px; }
.article-body blockquote{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:500;
  border-left:2px solid var(--amber); padding:4px 0 4px 24px; margin:38px 0; color:var(--text);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber-glow), transparent 45%);
}
.article-body strong{ font-weight:600; color:var(--text); }
.article-body a{ color:var(--amber-bright); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }
.article-tags{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:42px; padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); }

.article-sidebar{ position:sticky; top:100px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:32px; }
.sidebar-card{ padding:22px; border-radius:var(--radius); background:var(--surface); backdrop-filter:blur(16px); border:1px solid var(--border); }
.sidebar-card h4{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.66rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--text-faint); margin-bottom:16px; padding-bottom:14px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.sidebar-post{ display:flex; gap:12px; padding:10px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.sidebar-post:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.sidebar-post img{ width:54px; height:54px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); flex-shrink:0; }
.sidebar-post h5{ font-size:.85rem; line-height:1.35; font-weight:600; }

@media (max-width:1080px){ .article-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .article-toc{ display:none; } .article-sidebar{ position:static; } .article-body{ max-width:none; } }

.author-bio{ display:flex; gap:20px; padding:28px; border-radius:var(--radius); background:var(--surface); backdrop-filter:blur(16px); border:1px solid var(--border); margin-top:48px; }
.author-bio img{ width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; flex-shrink:0; border:1px solid var(--border); }
.author-bio h4{ font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:8px; font-weight:600; }
.author-bio p{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.9rem; }

.comment-form{ margin-top:22px; }
.comment-form textarea{ width:100%; min-height:110px; background:var(--bg-1); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:14px; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--text); resize:vertical; margin-bottom:14px; }
.comment-form input{ width:100%; background:var(--bg-1); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:12px 14px; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:14px; }
.comment-form input:focus, .comment-form textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--amber); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--amber-glow); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   LEGAL PAGES
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.legal-wrap{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:270px 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }
.legal-nav{ position:sticky; top:100px; border-left:1px solid var(--border); padding-left:20px; }
.legal-nav a{ display:block; padding:8px 0; font-size:.84rem; color:var(--text-dim); }
.legal-nav a:hover{ color:var(--amber-bright); }
.legal-content h2{ font-size:1.32rem; margin:44px 0 16px; font-weight:600; }
.legal-content h2:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
.legal-content p, .legal-content li{ color:var(--text-dim); margin-bottom:14px; font-size:.96rem; }
.legal-content ul{ padding-left:20px; }
.legal-content li{ list-style:disc; margin-bottom:8px; }
.legal-content .updated{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.7rem; color:var(--text-faint); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.12em; margin-bottom:32px; display:block; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .legal-wrap{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .legal-nav{ position:static; border-left:none; padding-left:0; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px 20px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom:18px; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-hero{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:52px; align-items:center; }
.about-media{ aspect-ratio:4/5; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.about-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:saturate(.9) contrast(1.04) brightness(.9); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .about-hero{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.values-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:var(--gap); }
.value-card{ padding:26px; border-radius:var(--radius); background:var(--surface); backdrop-filter:blur(16px); border:1px solid var(--border); transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.value-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--border-amber); }
.value-card .num{ font-family:var(--font-label); color:var(--amber); font-size:.86rem; }
.value-card h3{ font-size:1.03rem; margin:14px 0 10px; font-weight:600; }
.value-card p{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.9rem; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .values-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .values-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.team-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--gap); }
.team-card{ text-align:left; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; background:var(--surface); backdrop-filter:blur(16px); border:1px solid var(--border); padding:24px; }
.team-icon{ width:56px; height:56px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber), var(--accent)); color:#fff; font-size:1.45rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
.team-card h3{ font-size:1.03rem; font-weight:600; padding:0; }
.team-card span{ color:var(--amber); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.68rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; display:block; margin-top:6px; padding:0; }
.team-card p{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.88rem; margin-top:14px; padding:0; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .team-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.stat-strip{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding:36px 0; }
.stat-strip div strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.1rem; display:block; font-weight:700; color:var(--amber-bright); }
.stat-strip div span{ color:var(--text-faint); font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.68rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   CONTACT
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:flex-start; }
.contact-info-card{ padding:30px; border-radius:var(--radius); background:var(--surface); backdrop-filter:blur(16px); border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.contact-info-card .row{ display:flex; gap:14px; padding:18px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.contact-info-card .row:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.contact-info-card .row:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.contact-info-card .row strong{ display:block; margin-bottom:4px; font-weight:600; }
.contact-info-card .row span{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.92rem; }
.form-field{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.form-field label{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.68rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--text-dim); margin-bottom:9px; }
.form-field input, .form-field textarea, .form-field select{
  width:100%; background:var(--bg-1); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); color:var(--text);
  padding:13px 16px; font-size:.94rem; transition:border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus, .form-field select:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--amber); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--amber-glow); }
.form-field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:120px; }
.form-row-2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .form-row-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.map-embed{ border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); height:240px; margin-top:26px; overflow:hidden; filter:grayscale(70%) invert(.9) contrast(.9); }
.map-embed iframe{ width:100%; height:100%; border:0; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer{ background:var(--bg-1); border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); padding-top:72px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:36px; padding-bottom:52px; }
.footer-brand p{ color:var(--text-dim); margin:18px 0 22px; max-width:32ch; font-size:.9rem; }
.footer-social{ display:flex; gap:12px; }
.footer-social a{ width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--text-dim); border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--surface); transition:color var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.footer-social a:hover{ color:var(--amber-bright); border-color:var(--border-amber); }
.footer-col h4{ font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.68rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--text-faint); margin-bottom:20px; }
.footer-col a{ display:block; padding:7px 0; color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.9rem; transition:color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--amber-bright); }
.footer-bottom{ border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); padding:22px 0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.footer-bottom span{ color:var(--text-faint); font-size:.8rem; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   FORM SUBMIT POPUP
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.popup-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:999; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:24px; background:rgba(6,8,12,.6); backdrop-filter:blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), visibility var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.popup-overlay.show{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }

.popup-box{
  position:relative; width:100%; max-width:380px; text-align:center;
  background:var(--bg-1); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); padding:40px 32px 32px; transform:translateY(14px) scale(.97); opacity:0;
  transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease), opacity var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.popup-overlay.show .popup-box{ transform:translateY(0) scale(1); opacity:1; }

.popup-close{
  position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px; width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border);
  color:var(--text-dim); font-size:1.1rem; line-height:1; cursor:pointer; transition:color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.popup-close:hover{ color:var(--amber-bright); border-color:var(--border-amber); }

.popup-icon{
  width:56px; height:56px; margin:0 auto 18px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--amber-glow); border:1px solid var(--border-amber); color:var(--amber-bright);
  font-size:1.5rem; font-family:var(--font-display);
}

.popup-title{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin:0 0 8px; }
.popup-message{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.5; color:var(--text-dim); margin:0 0 26px; }

.popup-btn{
  font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em;
  background:var(--accent); color:var(--ink); border:none; border-radius:100px; padding:12px 30px; cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.popup-btn:hover{ background:var(--amber-bright); transform:translateY(-1px); }

@media (max-width:480px){
  .popup-box{ padding:34px 22px 26px; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   AD SLOTS — centralized container styling
   Glass-card treatment matching the rest of the site, with
   generous, consistent spacing so every format sits cleanly
   centered and never crowds surrounding content.
--------------------------------------------------------- */
.ad-slot-wrap:not(.post-card){
  --ad-w: 300px; --ad-h: 250px;
  width:calc(var(--ad-w) + 32px); max-width:100%;
  margin:52px auto; position:relative; z-index:2;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center;
  background:transparent; border:0; border-radius:0; box-shadow:none;
  padding:0;
  transition:none;
}
.ad-slot-wrap:not(.post-card):hover{ box-shadow:none; border-color:transparent; }
.ad-slot-label{ display:none !important; }
.ad-slot-wrap:not(.post-card) .ad-slot-taboola{
  width:100%; height:var(--ad-h);
  background:transparent; border:0; border-radius:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; overflow:hidden;
}
.ad-slot-taboola:empty::before{
  content:"Ad space reserved";
  font-family:var(--font-label); font-size:.7rem; color:var(--text-faint);
  letter-spacing:.03em; padding:0 10px; text-align:center;
}

/* Native/responsive units fill the available width */
.ad-slot-native{ width:100%; }
.ad-slot-native .ad-slot-taboola{ width:100%; height:auto; min-height:150px; }

/* Top-of-page leaderboard: full-bleed within the container, centered */
.ad-slot-wrap[data-ad-placement="top-leaderboard"]{ margin:22px auto; }

/* Below-article native unit: full column width, extra breathing room */
.ad-slot-wrap[data-ad-placement="below-article"]{ margin:52px 0 8px; width:100%; max-width:66ch; padding:20px; }

/* In-feed ad card reuses the real .post-card structure so it sits
   pixel-perfect inside a content grid, aligned exactly like a real post */
.post-card-media .ad-slot-taboola{ width:100%; height:100%; background:var(--bg-2); border-radius:0; }
.post-card-media .ad-slot-taboola:empty::before{ content:"Ad space reserved"; }

@media (max-width:600px){ .ad-slot-wrap:not([data-ad-placement="top-leaderboard"]) .ad-slot-label{ font-size:.62rem; } }