/* ==========================================================================
   BlogNews - Ultra-Modern Responsive News Blog Stylesheet
   Version: 3.0.0
   Author: BlogNews Team
   Font Stack: Inter (body), Playfair Display (display headings)
   Primary Color: #4F46E5 (Indigo)
   Design: Glassmorphism, Gradients, Layered Shadows
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES - LIGHT THEME
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* --- Brand / Accent Colors --- */
  --color-primary: #4F46E5;
  --color-primary-light: #6366F1;
  --color-primary-lighter: #818CF8;
  --color-primary-dark: #4338CA;
  --color-primary-darker: #3730A3;
  --color-primary-rgb: 79, 70, 229;
  --color-secondary: #0EA5E9;
  --color-secondary-rgb: 14, 165, 233;
  --color-accent: #F59E0B;
  --color-accent-rgb: 245, 158, 11;
  --color-success: #10B981;
  --color-success-rgb: 16, 185, 129;
  --color-error: #EF4444;
  --color-error-rgb: 239, 68, 68;
  --color-info: #3B82F6;
  --color-info-rgb: 59, 130, 246;
  --color-warning: #F59E0B;
  --color-warning-rgb: 245, 158, 11;

  /* --- Gradient Presets --- */
  --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5 0%, #7C3AED 50%, #0EA5E9 100%);
  --gradient-primary-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #4338CA 0%, #6D28D9 50%, #0284C7 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 25%, #f093fb 50%, #4facfe 75%, #667eea 100%);
  --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  --gradient-overlay: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 40%, transparent 100%);
  --gradient-overlay-hover: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 50%, transparent 100%);
  --gradient-progress: linear-gradient(90deg, #4F46E5, #7C3AED, #0EA5E9);
  --gradient-ticker: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5, #7C3AED);
  --gradient-category: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5 0%, #7C3AED 50%, #0EA5E9 100%);

  /* --- Surface / Background Colors --- */
  --bg-body: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card-hover: #F1F5F9;
  --bg-card-alt: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-sidebar: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-footer: #0F172A;
  --bg-footer-secondary: #1E293B;
  --bg-input: #F1F5F9;
  --bg-input-focus: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-overlay: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  --bg-overlay-strong: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  --bg-glass-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  --bg-glass-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  --bg-topbar: #0F172A;
  --bg-navbar: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  --bg-navbar-scrolled: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  --bg-code: #F1F5F9;
  --bg-blockquote: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-badge: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.9);
  --bg-tag: #F1F5F9;
  --bg-tag-hover: #E2E8F0;
  --bg-toast: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-search-overlay: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  --bg-preloader: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-hero-placeholder: #E2E8F0;
  --bg-ticker: #F8FAFC;

  /* --- Text Colors --- */
  --text-primary: #0F172A;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;
  --text-inverse: #F8FAFC;
  --text-link: #4F46E5;
  --text-link-hover: #4338CA;
  --text-heading: #0F172A;
  --text-on-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --text-on-dark: #E2E8F0;
  --text-code: #E11D48;
  --text-footer: #CBD5E1;
  --text-footer-muted: #64748B;

  /* --- Border Colors & Radii --- */
  --border-color: #E2E8F0;
  --border-color-strong: #CBD5E1;
  --border-color-subtle: #F1F5F9;
  --border-color-focus: #4F46E5;
  --border-color-card: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
  --border-radius-xs: 4px;
  --border-radius-sm: 6px;
  --border-radius: 10px;
  --border-radius-md: 12px;
  --border-radius-lg: 16px;
  --border-radius-xl: 20px;
  --border-radius-2xl: 24px;
  --border-radius-pill: 50px;
  --border-radius-circle: 50%;

  /* --- Shadows --- */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  --shadow-2xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-navbar: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-navbar-scrolled: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-sidebar: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --shadow-button: 0 1px 3px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2), 0 1px 2px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
  --shadow-button-hover: 0 8px 25px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3), 0 4px 10px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
  --shadow-toast: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-glass: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-inner: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-focus: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.25);
  --shadow-scrolltop: 0 4px 20px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.35);

  /* --- Typography --- */
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', 'Consolas', 'Monaco', monospace;
  --font-size-xs: 0.75rem;
  --font-size-sm: 0.8125rem;
  --font-size-base: 0.9375rem;
  --font-size-md: 1rem;
  --font-size-lg: 1.125rem;
  --font-size-xl: 1.25rem;
  --font-size-2xl: 1.5rem;
  --font-size-3xl: 1.875rem;
  --font-size-4xl: 2.25rem;
  --font-size-5xl: 3rem;
  --font-size-6xl: 3.75rem;
  --font-weight-light: 300;
  --font-weight-regular: 400;
  --font-weight-medium: 500;
  --font-weight-semibold: 600;
  --font-weight-bold: 700;
  --font-weight-extrabold: 800;
  --font-weight-black: 900;
  --line-height-tight: 1.2;
  --line-height-snug: 1.375;
  --line-height-normal: 1.5;
  --line-height-relaxed: 1.625;
  --line-height-loose: 1.75;
  --letter-spacing-tight: -0.025em;
  --letter-spacing-normal: 0;
  --letter-spacing-wide: 0.025em;
  --letter-spacing-wider: 0.05em;
  --letter-spacing-widest: 0.1em;

  /* --- Spacing --- */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.25rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;
  --space-section: 4rem;
  --space-container-x: 1.5rem;

  /* --- Transitions --- */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --transition-spring: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);

  /* --- Z-Index Scale --- */
  --z-dropdown: 100;
  --z-sticky: 200;
  --z-fixed: 300;
  --z-overlay: 400;
  --z-modal: 500;
  --z-toast: 600;
  --z-tooltip: 700;
  --z-preloader: 9000;
  --z-progress: 9999;

  /* --- Layout --- */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 800px;
  --navbar-height: 70px;
  --topbar-height: 40px;
  --sidebar-width: 340px;
  --footer-columns: 4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1b. DARK THEME OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

[data-theme="dark"] {
  /* --- Brand tweaks for dark --- */
  --color-primary: #6366F1;
  --color-primary-light: #818CF8;
  --color-primary-lighter: #A5B4FC;
  --color-primary-dark: #4F46E5;
  --color-primary-darker: #4338CA;
  --color-primary-rgb: 99, 102, 241;
  --color-secondary: #38BDF8;
  --color-accent: #FBBF24;

  /* --- Gradients --- */
  --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366F1 0%, #8B5CF6 50%, #38BDF8 100%);
  --gradient-primary-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5 0%, #7C3AED 50%, #0EA5E9 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #312e81 0%, #4c1d95 25%, #831843 50%, #1e3a5f 75%, #312e81 100%);

  /* --- Surfaces --- */
  --bg-body: #0F172A;
  --bg-card: #1E293B;
  --bg-card-hover: #263348;
  --bg-card-alt: #172033;
  --bg-sidebar: #1E293B;
  --bg-footer: #080E1A;
  --bg-footer-secondary: #0F172A;
  --bg-input: #1E293B;
  --bg-input-focus: #263348;
  --bg-overlay: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  --bg-overlay-strong: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  --bg-glass: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.75);
  --bg-glass-strong: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.9);
  --bg-glass-subtle: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.45);
  --bg-topbar: #080E1A;
  --bg-navbar: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
  --bg-navbar-scrolled: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.97);
  --bg-code: #1E293B;
  --bg-blockquote: #1E293B;
  --bg-badge: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.9);
  --bg-tag: #1E293B;
  --bg-tag-hover: #334155;
  --bg-toast: #1E293B;
  --bg-search-overlay: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
  --bg-preloader: #0F172A;
  --bg-hero-placeholder: #334155;
  --bg-ticker: #1E293B;

  /* --- Text --- */
  --text-primary: #F1F5F9;
  --text-secondary: #CBD5E1;
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;
  --text-inverse: #0F172A;
  --text-link: #818CF8;
  --text-link-hover: #A5B4FC;
  --text-heading: #F8FAFC;
  --text-on-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --text-on-dark: #E2E8F0;
  --text-code: #F472B6;
  --text-footer: #CBD5E1;
  --text-footer-muted: #64748B;

  /* --- Borders --- */
  --border-color: #334155;
  --border-color-strong: #475569;
  --border-color-subtle: #1E293B;
  --border-color-focus: #6366F1;
  --border-color-card: rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.6);

  /* --- Shadows (softer in dark mode) --- */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-2xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-navbar: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-navbar-scrolled: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-sidebar: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --shadow-button: 0 1px 3px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3), 0 1px 2px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
  --shadow-button-hover: 0 8px 25px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35), 0 4px 10px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
  --shadow-toast: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  --shadow-glass: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-inner: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --shadow-focus: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
  --shadow-scrolltop: 0 4px 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. CSS RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-body);
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

h1 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
}

h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

h4 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

h5 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

h6 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-md);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

a {
  color: var(--text-link);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--text-link-hover);
}

a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xs);
}

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

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border: 0;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  color: inherit;
  padding: 0;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

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

input,
textarea,
select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: none;
  width: 100%;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

::selection {
  background-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.15);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. UTILITY CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--space-container-x);
  padding-right: var(--space-container-x);
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   4. PRELOADER
   ========================================================================== */

.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-preloader);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: var(--z-preloader);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

.preloader.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.spinner {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 3px solid var(--border-color);
  border-top-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-circle);
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

.preloader-inner .logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
}

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

.reading-progress-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: var(--z-progress);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.reading-progress {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--gradient-progress);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  animation: gradientShift 3s ease infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
}

@keyframes gradientShift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

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

.top-bar {
  background: var(--bg-topbar);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  height: var(--topbar-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  z-index: calc(var(--z-sticky) + 5);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-container-x);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.8;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wide);
}

.top-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.top-item i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.top-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.top-social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.6;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.top-social a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.theme-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  opacity: 0.7;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */

.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--navbar-height);
  background: var(--bg-navbar);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color-card);
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navbar);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navbar-scrolled);
  background: var(--bg-navbar-scrolled);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.navbar.nav-hidden {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.nav-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-container-x);
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

/* --- Logo --- */

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.logo-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.logo:hover .logo-icon {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.logo-text span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --- Mobile Toggle (Hamburger) --- */

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  gap: 5px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: calc(var(--z-overlay) + 1);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* --- Nav Menu --- */

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.05);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.nav-link i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* --- Nav Actions --- */

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.search-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.search-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SEARCH OVERLAY
   ========================================================================== */

.search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-search-overlay);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 15vh;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

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

.search-overlay-content {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-container-x);
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.search-overlay.active .search-overlay-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.search-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-6);
  right: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.search-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.search-hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

kbd {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 24px;
}

.search-form-lg {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.search-input-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.15);
}

.search-input-wrap i {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.search-input-wrap input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-light);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wide);
  outline: none;
}

.search-input-wrap input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* --- Live Results --- */

.live-results {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  max-height: 400px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.live-result-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

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

.live-result-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.lr-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wider);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lr-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.no-live-results {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.no-live-results i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.no-live-results p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-8);
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: gradientBG 12s ease infinite;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.1) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-body) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-main {
  display: flex;
}

.hero-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* --- Hero Card --- */

.hero-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
}

.hero-card-sm {
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 200px;
}

.hero-img {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-card-sm .hero-img {
  aspect-ratio: unset;
  height: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
}

.hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.hero-card:hover .hero-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.img-placeholder-hero {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-hero-placeholder);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--gradient-overlay);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background var(--transition-base);
}

.hero-card:hover .hero-overlay {
  background: var(--gradient-overlay-hover);
}

.hero-card-sm .hero-overlay {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
}

/* --- Badge --- */

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-badge);
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wider);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.badge-sm {
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-widest);
}

.hero-card:hover .badge {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --- Hero Typography --- */

.hero-overlay h3 {
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  line-height: var(--line-height-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-card-sm .hero-overlay h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.hero-excerpt {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.hero-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.hero-meta i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   10. NEWS TICKER
   ========================================================================== */

.ticker-section {
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  background: var(--bg-ticker);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.ticker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-container-x);
}

.ticker-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--gradient-ticker);
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wider);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

.ticker-label i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  animation: pulse 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; }
}

.ticker-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
}

.ticker-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  animation: tickerScroll 40s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ticker-content:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-content a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ticker-content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.ticker-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-circle);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. MAIN CONTENT & GRID LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */

.main-content {
  padding: var(--space-section) 0;
  min-height: 60vh;
  transition: padding var(--transition-base);
}

.content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr var(--sidebar-width);
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: start;
}

.content-area {
  min-width: 0;
}

.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.accent-bar {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.post-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
}

/* --- Post Image --- */

.post-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--bg-hero-placeholder);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.post-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.post-card:hover .post-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-hero-placeholder);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.4;
  transition: background var(--transition-base);
}

.post-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  background: var(--bg-badge);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-widest);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.post-badge:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.post-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 1;
}

.post-card:hover .post-img-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.read-time {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.post-card:hover .read-time {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.read-time i {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* --- Post Body --- */

.post-body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

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

.post-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.post-meta i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.post-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  line-height: var(--line-height-snug);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
}

.post-title a {
  color: var(--text-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.post-excerpt {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.post-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.post-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.post-author i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wider);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.read-more:hover {
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.read-more i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.read-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. SINGLE POST PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Breadcrumb --- */

.breadcrumb-section {
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.breadcrumb .separator {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.5;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.breadcrumb .current {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
  max-width: 300px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* --- Single Post Layout --- */

.single-post {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-section) var(--space-container-x);
}

.single-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
}

.single-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
  line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.single-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.meta-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.author-avatar-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-circle);
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.meta-divider {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-circle);
  background: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.meta-item i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* --- Single Image --- */

.single-image {
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--bg-hero-placeholder);
}

.single-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* --- Single Content (Rich Typography) --- */

.single-content {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  line-height: var(--line-height-loose);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.single-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.single-content h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: var(--line-height-snug);
}

.single-content p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  line-height: var(--line-height-loose);
}

.single-content ul,
.single-content ol {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding-left: var(--space-8);
}

.single-content ul {
  list-style: disc;
}

.single-content ol {
  list-style: decimal;
}

.single-content ul li,
.single-content ol li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  padding-left: var(--space-2);
}

.single-content ul li::marker {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.single-content ol li::marker {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.single-content blockquote {
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  background: var(--bg-blockquote);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  position: relative;
}

.single-content blockquote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.15;
  line-height: 1;
}

.single-content blockquote p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

.single-content pre {
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-code);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow-x: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  tab-size: 2;
}

.single-content code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875em;
  padding: 0.15em 0.4em;
  background: var(--bg-code);
  color: var(--text-code);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xs);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
}

.single-content pre code {
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

.single-content table {
  width: 100%;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.single-content table th,
.single-content table td {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.single-content table th {
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wide);
}

.single-content table td {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.single-content table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.single-content table tr:hover td {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.single-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.single-content a {
  color: var(--text-link);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.single-content a:hover {
  color: var(--text-link-hover);
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --- Tags Section --- */

.tags-section {
  margin: var(--space-10) 0;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.tags-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.tag-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-tag);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tag-link:hover {
  background: var(--bg-tag-hover);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.tag-link i {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* --- Share Box --- */

.share-box {
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.share-box h4 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-md);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.share-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.share-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
  color: white;
}

.share-btn i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.share-facebook {
  background: #1877F2;
}

.share-twitter {
  background: #000000;
}

.share-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
}

.share-linkedin {
  background: #0A66C2;
}

.share-copy {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.share-copy:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* --- Author Box --- */

.author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-10) 0;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color-card);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.author-box:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.15);
}

.author-avatar-lg {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-circle);
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

.author-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.author-info p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

/* --- Related Posts --- */

.related-posts {
  margin: var(--space-12) 0;
}

.related-posts h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.related-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}

.related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
}

.related-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-hero-placeholder);
}

.related-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.related-card:hover .related-image img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.related-info {
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

.related-info h4 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  line-height: var(--line-height-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.related-card:hover .related-info h4 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

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

.related-meta i {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   14. COMMENTS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.comments-section {
  margin: var(--space-12) 0;
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.comments-section h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.comments-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.comment-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color-card);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.comment-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.comment-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-circle);
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.comment-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.comment-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.comment-header h5 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.comment-date {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.comment-date i {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.comment-body p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

.no-comments {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.no-comments i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  opacity: 0.3;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.no-comments h4 {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.no-comments p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 400px;
}

/* --- Comment Form --- */

.comment-form {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color-card);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.comment-form h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wide);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-input);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  width: 100%;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  background: var(--bg-input-focus);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-focus);
  outline: none;
}

.form-group input:hover,
.form-group textarea:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-color-strong);
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

/* --- Alert Messages --- */

.alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.alert i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alert-success {
  background: rgba(var(--color-success-rgb), 0.08);
  color: var(--color-success);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-success-rgb), 0.15);
}

.alert-error {
  background: rgba(var(--color-error-rgb), 0.08);
  color: var(--color-error);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-error-rgb), 0.15);
}

/* --- Buttons --- */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-button);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-button-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: white;
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-button);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. SIDEBAR
   ========================================================================== */

.sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--navbar-height) + var(--space-8));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--navbar-height) - var(--space-16));
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}

.sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}

.sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color-card);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.sidebar-widget:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
}

.widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.widget-title .accent-bar {
  width: 3px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* --- Categories Widget --- */

.categories-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.cat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.cat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
}

.cat-item i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
}

.cat-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 28px;
  height: 22px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-2);
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.cat-item:hover .cat-count {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --- Popular Posts Widget --- */

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

.popular-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  margin: 0 calc(var(--space-3) * -1);
}

.popular-item:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.04);
}

.popular-rank {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-circle);
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.popular-item:hover .popular-rank {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

.popular-item:nth-child(1) .popular-rank {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.popular-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.popular-info h5 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  line-height: var(--line-height-snug);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.popular-item:hover .popular-info h5 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.popular-info span {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.popular-info span i {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* --- Tags Cloud Widget --- */

.tags-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* --- Newsletter Widget --- */

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

.newsletter-form p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-input);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  width: 100%;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  background: var(--bg-input-focus);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-focus);
}

.newsletter-form .btn {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. PAGINATION
   ========================================================================== */

.pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.page-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-3);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.page-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.page-btn.active {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-button);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-btn:disabled,
.page-btn.disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-btn i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   17. CATEGORY PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.category-header {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-12);
  background: var(--gradient-category);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: gradientBG 10s ease infinite;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.category-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 70%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.category-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-body) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.category-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-circle);
  color: white;
  font-size: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.category-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.category-info h1 {
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
}

.category-info p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

.category-info .post-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. SEARCH PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.search-header {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-align: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.search-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
}

.search-stats {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.search-stats strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.search-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-2) var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.search-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-focus);
}

.search-form i {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.search-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  outline: none;
}

.search-form .btn {
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.footer {
  background: var(--bg-footer);
  color: var(--text-footer);
  padding-top: var(--space-16);
  margin-top: var(--space-section);
  position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-10);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

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

.footer-col h4 {
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--font-size-md);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-wider);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.footer-col p {
  color: var(--text-footer-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-logo .logo-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-logo .logo-text {
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.footer-logo .logo-text span {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

/* --- Footer Links --- */

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--text-footer-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: var(--space-1) 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: white;
  padding-left: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-links a i {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0.4;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover i {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* --- Footer Social --- */

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-footer-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

/* --- Footer Bottom --- */

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--text-footer-muted);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

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

.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: white;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: var(--text-footer-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: white;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. SCROLL TO TOP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */

.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  right: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-circle);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: var(--z-fixed);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.8);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-scrolltop);
}

.scroll-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.45);
}

.scroll-top:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.95);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. TOAST NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--space-6);
  right: var(--space-6);
  z-index: var(--z-toast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  pointer-events: none;
  max-width: 380px;
  width: 100%;
}

.toast {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--bg-toast);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-toast);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateX(120%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  pointer-events: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.toast::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 2px 0 0 2px;
}

.toast.show {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.toast i:first-child {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.toast-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.toast-content strong {
  display: block;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.toast-content p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--line-height-normal);
}

.toast-success {
  border-left-color: var(--color-success);
}

.toast-success::before {
  background: var(--color-success);
}

.toast-success i:first-child {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.toast-error {
  border-left-color: var(--color-error);
}

.toast-error::before {
  background: var(--color-error);
}

.toast-error i:first-child {
  color: var(--color-error);
}

.toast-info {
  border-left-color: var(--color-info);
}

.toast-info::before {
  background: var(--color-info);
}

.toast-info i:first-child {
  color: var(--color-info);
}

.toast-warning {
  border-left-color: var(--color-warning);
}

.toast-warning::before {
  background: var(--color-warning);
}

.toast-warning i:first-child {
  color: var(--color-warning);
}

.toast-close {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.toast-close:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Progress bar animation for toasts */
.toast-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.2;
  animation: toastProgress 5s linear forwards;
}

@keyframes toastProgress {
  from { width: 100%; }
  to { width: 0%; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   22. ANIMATIONS & KEYFRAMES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Scroll Reveal Animation --- */

.animate-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.animate-fade.animated {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered children animation */
.animate-fade:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.animate-fade:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.animate-fade:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.animate-fade:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.animate-fade:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.animate-fade:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.animate-fade:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.48s; }
.animate-fade:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.56s; }
.animate-fade:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.64s; }

/* --- Core Keyframes --- */

@keyframes spin {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes tickerScroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes gradientBG {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  25% {
    background-position: 50% 0%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  75% {
    background-position: 50% 100%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: -200% 0;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 200% 0;
  }
}

@keyframes bounceIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.3);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* --- Utility animation classes --- */

.anim-fade-in {
  animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease both;
}

.anim-slide-up {
  animation: slideUp 0.5s ease both;
}

.anim-slide-down {
  animation: slideDown 0.5s ease both;
}

/* --- Reduced Motion Accessibility --- */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .animate-fade {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .ticker-content {
    animation: none;
  }

  .hero-section {
    animation: none;
  }

  .category-header {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1200px and below --- */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  :root {
    --container-max: 1024px;
    --sidebar-width: 300px;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .content-grid {
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }
}

/* --- 1024px and below --- */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --navbar-height: 64px;
    --sidebar-width: 280px;
  }

  .content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
  }

  .sidebar {
    position: static;
    max-height: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }

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

  .hero-overlay h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  }

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

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

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .single-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  }
}

/* --- 768px and below (Tablet/Mobile) --- */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --navbar-height: 60px;
    --space-section: 2.5rem;
    --space-container-x: 1rem;
    --font-size-4xl: 1.875rem;
    --font-size-5xl: 2.25rem;
    --font-size-6xl: 3rem;
  }

  /* --- Top Bar: hidden on mobile --- */
  .top-bar {
    display: none;
  }

  /* --- Navbar: mobile menu --- */
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--navbar-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: var(--space-6);
    gap: var(--space-1);
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
    z-index: var(--z-overlay);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .nav-link {
    padding: var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
  }

  .nav-actions {
    display: none;
  }

  /* --- Hero: stack on mobile --- */
  .hero-section {
    padding: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-6);
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }

  .hero-side {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .hero-card-sm {
    min-height: 180px;
  }

  .hero-overlay h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  }

  .hero-card-sm .hero-overlay h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  }

  .hero-excerpt {
    display: none;
  }

  /* --- Ticker --- */
  .ticker-section {
    padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  }

  .ticker-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  }

  /* --- Posts Grid: single column --- */
  .posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }

  /* --- Single Post: mobile --- */
  .single-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  }

  .single-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .meta-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .single-content {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  }

  .single-content h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  }

  .single-content h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  }

  .single-content blockquote {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
    margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  }

  .single-content pre {
    padding: var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  }

  /* --- Author box: stack --- */
  .author-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-6);
  }

  .author-avatar-lg {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  }

  /* --- Related: 2 columns on tablet, 1 on small --- */
  .related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  /* --- Comments --- */
  .comment-form {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  /* --- Sidebar: single col on mobile --- */
  .sidebar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* --- Pagination --- */
  .pagination {
    gap: var(--space-1);
  }

  .page-btn {
    min-width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }

  /* --- Category Header --- */
  .category-header {
    padding: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-8);
  }

  .category-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .category-info h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  }

  /* --- Footer: 2 columns --- */
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  /* --- Search overlay --- */
  .search-overlay {
    padding-top: 10vh;
  }

  .search-close {
    top: var(--space-4);
    right: var(--space-4);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .search-hint {
    display: none;
  }

  .search-input-wrap {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  }

  .search-input-wrap input {
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
  }

  /* --- Toast: full width on mobile --- */
  .toast-container {
    left: var(--space-4);
    right: var(--space-4);
    max-width: none;
    top: var(--space-4);
  }

  /* --- Scroll top: smaller on mobile --- */
  .scroll-top {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    right: var(--space-4);
    bottom: var(--space-4);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* --- Share buttons: wrap more tightly --- */
  .share-btn {
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }

  .share-btn span {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --- 480px and below (Small Mobile) --- */

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --space-container-x: 0.875rem;
    --border-radius-lg: 12px;
    --border-radius-xl: 16px;
  }

  body {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  }

  /* --- Hero: fully stacked --- */
  .hero-side {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .hero-card-sm {
    min-height: 160px;
  }

  .hero-card-sm .hero-overlay h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  }

  /* --- Posts: tighter spacing --- */
  .post-card {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  }

  .post-body {
    padding: var(--space-4);
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .post-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  }

  .post-excerpt {
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  }

  /* --- Single Post: tighter --- */
  .single-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  }

  .single-image {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  }

  .single-content {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  }

  .single-content h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
  }

  .single-content h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
  }

  .single-content blockquote {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  }

  .single-content blockquote::before {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  /* --- Tags: smaller pills --- */
  .tag-link {
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  /* --- Related: single column --- */
  .related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  /* --- Comment items: tighter --- */
  .comment-item {
    padding: var(--space-4);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  .comment-avatar {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }

  /* --- Footer: single column --- */
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .footer-bottom-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* --- Category page --- */
  .category-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .category-info h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  }

  .category-info p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  }

  /* --- Search page --- */
  .search-header h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  }

  .search-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }

  .search-form .btn {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  }

  /* --- Breadcrumb: tighter --- */
  .breadcrumb {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }

  .breadcrumb .current {
    max-width: 150px;
  }

  /* --- Section header --- */
  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  }

  .accent-bar {
    height: 22px;
  }

  /* --- Pagination: even smaller --- */
  .page-btn {
    min-width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. CUSTOM SCROLLBAR
   ========================================================================== */

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-body);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--border-color-strong);
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-body);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--text-muted);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-corner {
  background: var(--bg-body);
}

/* Thin scrollbar for Firefox */
* {
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--border-color-strong) var(--bg-body);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. DARK MODE - COMPREHENSIVE OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Dark Mode: Top Bar --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .top-bar {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Navbar --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .navbar {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .navbar.scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Mobile Toggle --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .mobile-toggle span {
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Search Overlay --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .search-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .search-input-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .search-input-wrap:focus-within {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .live-results {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Hero --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-section::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-body) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Ticker --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .ticker-section {
  background: var(--bg-ticker);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-color);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Post Cards --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .post-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-color-card);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .post-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .img-placeholder {
  background: var(--bg-hero-placeholder);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .post-badge {
  background: var(--bg-badge);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Single Post --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .breadcrumb-section {
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-color);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .single-content blockquote {
  background: var(--bg-blockquote);
  border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .single-content pre {
  background: var(--bg-code);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .single-content code {
  background: var(--bg-code);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-code);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .single-content table {
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .single-content table th {
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .single-content table td {
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-color);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .single-content table tr:hover td {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .single-image {
  background: var(--bg-hero-placeholder);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Tags --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .tag-link {
  background: var(--bg-tag);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .tag-link:hover {
  background: var(--bg-tag-hover);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Share Buttons --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .share-copy {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .share-copy:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Author Box --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .author-box {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border-color: var(--border-color-card);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .author-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Related Posts --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .related-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-color-card);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .related-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Comments --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .comment-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-color-card);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .comment-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .no-comments {
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .comment-form {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border-color: var(--border-color-card);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .form-group input,
[data-theme="dark"] .form-group textarea {
  background: var(--bg-input);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .form-group input:focus,
[data-theme="dark"] .form-group textarea:focus {
  background: var(--bg-input-focus);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .form-group input:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .form-group textarea:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-color-strong);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Alert --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .alert-success {
  background: rgba(var(--color-success-rgb), 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-success-rgb), 0.2);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .alert-error {
  background: rgba(var(--color-error-rgb), 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-error-rgb), 0.2);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Sidebar --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border-color: var(--border-color-card);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sidebar-widget:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.15);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .widget-title {
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-color);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-count {
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .cat-item:hover .cat-count {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.15);
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .popular-rank {
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .popular-item:hover .popular-rank {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .popular-item:nth-child(1) .popular-rank {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  background: var(--bg-input);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  background: var(--bg-input-focus);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Pagination --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .pagination {
  border-top-color: var(--border-color);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .page-btn {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .page-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .page-btn.active {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: white;
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Category Header --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .category-header::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-body) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Search Page --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .search-header {
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-color);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .search-form {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .search-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .search-form input {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Footer --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .footer {
  background: var(--bg-footer);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-bottom {
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-col h4 {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-social a {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Preloader --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .preloader {
  background: var(--bg-preloader);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .spinner {
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  border-top-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Toast --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .toast {
  background: var(--bg-toast);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Scroll Top --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .scroll-top {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Section Headers --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .section-header {
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-color);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Post Footer Border --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .post-footer {
  border-top-color: var(--border-color);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Tags Section Border --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .tags-section {
  border-top-color: var(--border-color);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-color);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Mobile Nav Menu --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .nav-menu {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-top-color: var(--border-color);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Reading Progress --- */
[data-theme="dark"] .reading-progress {
  background: var(--gradient-progress);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
}

/* --- Dark Mode: kbd styling (search overlay) --- */
[data-theme="dark"] kbd {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Selection --- */
[data-theme="dark"] ::selection {
  background-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

/* --- Dark Mode: Scrollbar --- */
[data-theme="dark"]::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-body);
}

[data-theme="dark"]::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--border-color);
  border-color: var(--bg-body);
}

[data-theme="dark"]::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--text-muted);
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  scrollbar-color: var(--border-color) var(--bg-body);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA ADVANCED FEATURES v4.0
   Reactions, Bookmarks, TTS, Lightbox, Keyboard Shortcuts,
   Contact Page, Trending, Threaded Comments, and more
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Article Toolbar --- */
.article-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.toolbar-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.toolbar-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}
.toolbar-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.toolbar-reading-time {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.toolbar-reading-time i { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* --- TTS Bar --- */
.tts-bar {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.3s ease;
}
.tts-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.tts-controls button {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.tts-controls button:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.tts-progress-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tts-progress {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 0.3s;
}
.tts-controls select {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.tts-controls select option { color: #333; background: #fff; }

/* --- Reactions Section --- */
.reactions-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.reactions-section h4 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.reactions-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.reaction-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  min-width: 75px;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.reaction-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.reaction-btn.active {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
}
.reaction-emoji { font-size: 28px; line-height: 1; }
.reaction-count {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.reaction-btn.active .reaction-count { color: var(--color-primary); }
.total-reactions {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.total-reactions span { font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary); }

/* --- Threaded Comments --- */
.comment-replies {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-left: 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--border-light);
}
.comment-reply { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.comment-avatar-sm {
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
}
.comment-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.comment-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.comment-action-btn:hover { background: var(--bg-card-alt); color: var(--text-body); }
.like-btn.liked { color: #EF4444; }
.like-btn.liked i { animation: heartBeat 0.4s ease; }
.reply-form-wrap {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  animation: fadeInDown 0.3s ease;
}
.reply-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.reply-form input, .reply-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: inherit;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-body);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.reply-form input:focus, .reply-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.reply-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.btn-sm { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 13px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-family: inherit; }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--text-muted); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--bg-card-alt); }

/* --- Lightbox --- */
.lightbox-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: zoom-out;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.lightbox-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
}
.lightbox-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  animation: zoomIn 0.3s ease;
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.lightbox-caption {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.lightbox-img { cursor: zoom-in; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.lightbox-img:hover { opacity: 0.9; }

/* --- Keyboard Shortcuts Panel --- */
.shortcuts-panel {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  z-index: 10001;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}
.shortcuts-content {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 520px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  animation: scaleIn 0.3s ease;
}
.shortcuts-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.shortcuts-header h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-heading);
}
.shortcuts-header button {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.shortcuts-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.shortcut-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.shortcut-item span { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 14px; }
.shortcut-item kbd {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: 'Inter', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* --- Nav Action Buttons --- */
.nav-action-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-action-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}
.nav-link-hot { position: relative; }
.nav-link-hot i { color: #EF4444; }
.nav-link-hot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: -4px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EF4444;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

/* --- Contact Page --- */
.contact-page { padding: 40px 0 80px; }
.contact-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.contact-header h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.contact-header h1 i {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.contact-header p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.contact-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.contact-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.contact-form label i { color: var(--color-primary); margin-right: 4px; }
.contact-form input, .contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: inherit;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-body);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
}
.char-count {
  display: block;
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.btn-lg {
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.contact-info-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.contact-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}
.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-info-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.contact-social { margin-top: 8px; }
.contact-social h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-heading); text-align: center; }
.social-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.social-link {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.social-link:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.social-fb { background: #1877F2; }
.social-tw { background: #000; }
.social-ig { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #833AB4, #FD1D1D, #F77737); }
.social-yt { background: #FF0000; }

/* --- Trending Page --- */
.trending-page { padding: 40px 0 80px; }
.trending-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.trending-header h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.trending-header h1 i { color: #EF4444; }
.trending-header p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.trending-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-primary); }
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}
.trending-top3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.trending-featured-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.trending-featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.trending-rank {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.trending-rank-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #FFA500); color: #fff; }
.trending-rank-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C0C0C0, #A0A0A0); color: #fff; }
.trending-rank-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD7F32, #A0522D); color: #fff; }
.trending-featured-img {
  display: block;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trending-featured-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.trending-featured-card:hover .trending-featured-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.trending-featured-info { padding: 20px; }
.trending-featured-info h3 { font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0 8px; line-height: 1.5; }
.trending-featured-info h3 a { color: var(--text-heading); text-decoration: none; }
.trending-featured-info h3 a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.trending-featured-info p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.trending-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.trending-meta i { color: var(--color-primary); }
.trending-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.trending-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.trending-list-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.trending-list-rank {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trending-list-img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trending-list-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.trending-list-info { flex: 1; }
.trending-list-info h4 { font-size: 14px; margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.trending-list-info h4 a { color: var(--text-heading); text-decoration: none; }
.trending-list-info h4 a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.img-placeholder-sm {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-card-alt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 18px;
}
.badge-xs { padding: 2px 8px; font-size: 10px; border-radius: 6px; color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-weight: 600; }

/* --- Bookmarks Page --- */
.bookmarks-page { padding: 40px 0 80px; }
.bookmarks-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.bookmarks-header h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.bookmarks-header h1 i { color: var(--color-primary); }
.bookmarks-header p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.bookmarks-count {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.remove-bookmark-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.remove-bookmark-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-error);
  color: #fff;
}

/* --- Empty State --- */
.empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
}
.empty-state i { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 20px; display: block; }
.empty-state h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.empty-state p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 400px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Share Telegram --- */
.share-telegram { background: #0088cc; color: #fff; }
.share-telegram:hover { background: #0077b5; }

/* --- Print Styles --- */
@media print {
  .top-bar, .navbar, .sidebar, .footer, .scroll-top, .toast-container,
  .reading-progress-wrap, .preloader, .article-toolbar, .tts-bar,
  .reactions-section, .share-box, .comments-section, .related-posts,
  .search-overlay, .lightbox-overlay, .shortcuts-panel,
  .breadcrumb-section, .author-box { display: none !important; }
  .single-content { max-width: 100% !important; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; }
  a { text-decoration: none; color: #000; }
  .single-title { font-size: 24pt; }
  .content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* --- Animations --- */
@keyframes heartBeat {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  25% { transform: scale(1.3); }
  50% { transform: scale(0.9); }
  75% { transform: scale(1.15); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes zoomIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.5); }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments for New Features --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trending-top3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trending-filters { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .article-toolbar { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
  .toolbar-btn { padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 12px; }
  .toolbar-reading-time { margin-left: 0; width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .reactions-bar { gap: 6px; }
  .reaction-btn { min-width: 60px; padding: 10px 14px; }
  .reaction-emoji { font-size: 22px; }
  .reply-form .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .shortcuts-content { padding: 24px; width: 95%; }
  .keyboard-shortcut-btn { display: none; }
  .trending-header h1, .bookmarks-header h1, .contact-header h1 { font-size: 28px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav-actions { gap: 4px; }
  .nav-action-btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 14px; }
  .reaction-btn { min-width: 50px; padding: 8px 10px; }
  .reaction-emoji { font-size: 20px; }
  .reaction-count { font-size: 11px; }
}

/* --- Nav Badge for new nav-badge-warning --- */
.nav-badge-warning {
  background: #F59E0B !important;
}

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