/* =========================================================================
   NEWSDAILYBEAT — STYLE SHEET
   Design tokens: warm paper white background, near-black ink text,
   deep-navy masthead accent, rust/brick editorial accent for tags &
   breaking news, Manrope for display type, Inter for body & UI text.
   ========================================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root{
  --color-bg:#ffffff;
  --color-surface:#F6F5F1;
  --color-surface-2:#EFEDE6;
  --color-ink:#171717;
  --color-ink-soft:#2B2B2B;
  --color-muted:#5B5F66;
  --color-border:#E3E1DA;
  --color-navy:#16345C;
  --color-navy-dark:#0D2038;
  --color-rust:#B3401F;
  --color-rust-dark:#8F3018;
  --color-rust-tint:#F6E6DE;
  --color-gold:#C79A3B;

  --font-display:'Manrope', sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Inter', sans-serif;

  --radius-sm:8px;
  --radius-md:12px;
  --radius-lg:20px;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 3px rgba(15,15,15,.06);
  --shadow-md:0 10px 30px rgba(13,32,56,.10);
  --container:1260px;
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  scroll-padding-top:120px;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--color-ink);
  background:#F6F4EF;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
input,textarea,select{ font-family:inherit; font-size:1rem; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{ font-family:var(--font-display); margin:0 0 .5em; font-weight:800; line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
.container{ max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 20px; }
.visually-hidden{ position:absolute !important; width:1px;height:1px; overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0 0 0 0); white-space:nowrap; }

a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset:2px;
}

/* =============================== UTILITY BAR =========================== */
.utility-bar{
  background:var(--color-navy-dark);
  color:#D9E2EC;
  font-size:.78rem;
}
.utility-bar .container{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:36px;
}
.utility-bar .utility-date{ letter-spacing:.02em; }
.utility-bar .utility-links{ display:flex; gap:16px; }
.utility-bar .utility-links a{ opacity:.85; transition:opacity .15s; }
.utility-bar .utility-links a:hover{ opacity:1; text-decoration:underline; }

/* =============================== HEADER ================================= */
.site-header{
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:550;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-border);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  transform:translateY(0);
  transition:transform .28s ease, opacity .28s ease;
  will-change:transform, opacity;
}
.site-header.is-hidden{
  transform:translateY(-100%);
  opacity:.98;
}
.header-main{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:16px 0;
  gap:16px;
}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.brand-mark{
  width:40px;height:40px; border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--color-navy); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.1rem;
  flex:none;
}
.brand-text{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1; }
.brand-text .brand-name{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.35rem; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.brand-text .brand-tag{ font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--color-muted); margin-top:4px; }

.header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.icon-btn{
  width:40px;height:40px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--color-border);
  background:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:background .15s, border-color .15s;
}
.icon-btn:hover{ background:var(--color-surface); border-color:var(--color-navy); }
.icon-btn svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }

.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
  padding:11px 20px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid transparent;
  font-weight:700; font-size:.92rem; transition:transform .15s, background .15s, box-shadow .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary{ background:var(--color-rust); color:#fff; }
.btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--color-rust-dark); }
.btn-outline{ background:transparent; border-color:var(--color-navy); color:var(--color-navy); }
.btn-outline:hover{ background:var(--color-navy); color:#fff; }
.btn-navy{ background:var(--color-navy); color:#fff; }
.btn-navy:hover{ background:var(--color-navy-dark); }
.btn-block{ width:100%; }
.btn-sm{ padding:8px 14px; font-size:.82rem; }

/* Primary nav */
.primary-nav{
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:550;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  border-top:1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(13,32,56,.06);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.nav-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.nav-list{ display:flex; gap:28px; }
.nav-list a{
  display:block; padding:14px 0; font-weight:600; font-size:.94rem;
  border-bottom:2px solid transparent; color:var(--color-ink-soft);
  transition:color .15s, border-color .15s;
}
.nav-list a:hover, .nav-list a[aria-current="page"]{ color:var(--color-rust); border-color:var(--color-rust); }
.nav-toggle{
  display:none; background:none; border:1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius:8px;
  width:42px; height:38px; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after{
  content:""; display:block; width:20px; height:2px; background:var(--color-ink); position:relative; transition:.2s;
}
.nav-toggle span::before{ position:absolute; top:-6px; }
.nav-toggle span::after{ position:absolute; top:6px; }

/* Category ticker — signature element */
.category-ticker{
  background:var(--color-navy);
  color:#EAF0F7;
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
}
.category-ticker .container{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; height:42px; }
.ticker-label{
  flex:none; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff;
  background:var(--color-rust); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:5px;
}
.ticker-track-wrap{ overflow:hidden; flex:1; mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 24px,#000 calc(100% - 24px),transparent); }
.ticker-track{ display:flex; gap:34px; white-space:nowrap; animation:ticker-scroll 34s linear infinite; width:max-content; }
.category-ticker:hover .ticker-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.ticker-track a{ font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; opacity:.9; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.ticker-track a:hover{ opacity:1; text-decoration:underline; }
@keyframes ticker-scroll{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .ticker-track{ animation:none; overflow-x:auto; } }

/* Mobile nav drawer */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .nav-list{
    position:fixed; inset:0 0 0 auto; height:100vh; width:min(300px,80vw);
    background:#fff; flex-direction:column; gap:0; padding:90px 24px 24px;
    transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .25s ease; z-index:600;
    box-shadow:-10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  }
  .nav-list.is-open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .nav-list a{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-border); }
  .nav-scrim{ position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(13,32,56,.4); z-index:550; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .2s; }
  .nav-scrim.is-open{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
}

/* =============================== SEARCH OVERLAY ========================= */
.search-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(13,32,56,.55); z-index:900;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center; padding:80px 20px;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .2s;
}
.search-overlay.is-open{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.search-box{
  background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); width:100%; max-width:640px;
  padding:22px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.search-box form{ display:flex; gap:10px; }
.search-box input{
  flex:1; border:1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius:999px; padding:12px 18px; font-size:1rem;
}
.search-hint{ margin-top:12px; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--color-muted); }
.search-results{ margin-top:14px; max-height:50vh; overflow:auto; }
.search-results a{
  display:flex; gap:12px; padding:10px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); align-items:center;
}
.search-results a:hover{ background:var(--color-surface); }
.search-results img{ width:56px; height:56px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:8px; flex:none; }
.search-results .sr-title{ font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; }
.search-results .sr-meta{ font-size:.75rem; color:var(--color-muted); }
.search-close{ float:right; }

/* =============================== BADGES / TAGS =========================== */
.tag{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-rust); background:var(--color-rust-tint);
  padding:5px 10px; border-radius:999px;
}
.tag.tag-navy{ color:var(--color-navy); background:#E7EDF4; }
.eyebrow{
  font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--color-rust); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-bottom:10px;
}
.eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--color-rust); display:block; }

/* =============================== BREAKING BAR =========================== */
.breaking-bar{
  background:var(--color-rust-tint); border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.breaking-bar .container{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:10px 20px; }
.breaking-label{
  flex:none; background:var(--color-rust); color:#fff; font-weight:800; font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:5px 10px; border-radius:5px;
}
.breaking-list{ display:flex; gap:26px; overflow:hidden; }
.breaking-list a{ font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap; }
.breaking-list a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }

/* =============================== SECTIONS =============================== */
.section{ padding:32px 0; }
.section-ad{ padding:24px 0; }
.section-tight{ padding:16px 0; }
.section-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; margin-bottom:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(23,23,23,.06); padding-bottom:18px; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(2rem,2.7vw,2.3rem); margin:0; }
.section-head .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:0; }
.section-sub{ color:var(--color-muted); font-size:1rem; max-width:56ch; }
.view-all{ font-weight:700; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--color-navy); border-bottom:2px solid var(--color-navy); padding-bottom:2px; flex:none; }
.view-all:hover{ color:var(--color-rust); border-color:var(--color-rust); }

.bg-surface{ background:var(--color-surface); }

.featured-slider{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:26px; }
.article-card-lg{ min-height:440px; }
.article-card-lg .card-body{ padding:26px; }
.article-card-lg h3{ font-size:1.12rem; }
.article-card-lg .card-media{ aspect-ratio:5/4; }

.grid-large-story{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr; gap:26px; align-items:start; }
.article-card-hero{ min-height:520px; }
.article-card-hero .card-media{ aspect-ratio:16/9; }
.article-card-hero .card-body{ padding:30px; }

.category-section{ padding-top:28px; padding-bottom:28px; }
.category-section .layout-with-sidebar{ gap:32px; }
.category-section .card-grid{ gap:20px; }
.category-section .ad-slot{ min-height:280px; }

@media (max-width:1020px){ .featured-slider{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); } .grid-large-story{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
@media (max-width:860px){ .featured-slider{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =============================== HERO =================================== */
.hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.65fr) minmax(280px,1fr); gap:32px; align-items:stretch; }
.hero-main{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; min-height:380px;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; background:var(--color-surface-2);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.hero-main img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .35s ease; }
.hero-main:hover img{ transform:scale(1.02); }
.hero-main::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,17,34,0) 30%, rgba(7,17,34,.88) 100%);
}
..hero-main .hero-content{ position:relative; z-index:2; padding:32px 36px 32px; color:#fff; max-width:56ch; }
.hero-main h1, .hero-main h3{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.8rem); margin:0 0 18px; line-height:1.02; }
.hero-main p{ margin:0; color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size:1rem; max-width:44ch; line-height:1.75; }
.hero-main .hero-meta{ display:flex; gap:14px; font-size:.88rem; color:#E7EDF4; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; margin-top:24px; }
.hero-side{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.hero-side-item{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; min-height:190px; border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; background:#000;
  color:#fff; transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(15,23,34,.08);
}
.hero-side-item::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.82) 100%);
}
.hero-side-item:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(15,23,34,.14); }
.hero-side-item img{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .35s ease;
}
.hero-side-item:hover img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.hero-side-item > div{ position:relative; z-index:2; padding:18px; }
.hero-side-item .tag{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); color:#fff; }
.hero-side-item h4{ font-size:1.02rem; margin:10px 0 0; line-height:1.3; }
.hero-side-item .card-meta{ font-size:.82rem; color:#DCE4EC; margin-top:10px; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .hero-side{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .hero-main{ min-height:320px; } }

/* =============================== CARDS ================================== */
.card-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  grid-auto-rows:1fr;
  gap:18px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.card-grid.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)); }
.card-grid.cols-2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }

.article-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(23,23,23,.08);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  transition:box-shadow .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
  min-height:0;
  height:100%;
}
.article-card:hover{ box-shadow:0 22px 52px rgba(15,23,34,.12); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.article-card .card-media{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:3/2;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--color-surface-2);
}
.article-card .card-media img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .35s ease;
}
.article-card:hover .card-media img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.article-card .card-media .tag{
  position:absolute;
  top:16px;
  left:16px;
}
.article-card .card-body{
  padding:14px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:6px;
  flex:1;
  min-height:0;
}
.article-card h3{
  font-size:1.1rem;
  margin:0;
  line-height:1.45;
}
.article-card h3 a:hover{ color:var(--color-rust); }
.article-card .card-excerpt{
  color:var(--color-muted);
  font-size:.95rem;
  margin:0;
  line-height:1.75;
  max-height:5.25em;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:-webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp:3;
  -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
}
.card-meta{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  font-size:.84rem;
  color:var(--color-muted);
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:auto;
}
.card-meta .dot::before{ content:"•"; margin:0 4px; }

.article-card.card-row{
  flex-direction:row;
  min-height:0;
}
.article-card.card-row .card-media{
  width:180px;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  flex:none;
}
.article-card.card-row .card-body{
  padding:18px 20px;
}
.article-card.card-row h3{ font-size:1rem; }

.article-card.article-card-lg .card-media{ aspect-ratio:4/3; }
.article-card.article-card-hero .card-media{ aspect-ratio:16/9; }
.article-card.article-card-hero .card-body{ padding:24px; }
.article-card.article-card-lg .card-body{ padding:22px; }

@media (max-width:980px){ .card-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } .card-grid.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:620px){ .card-grid, .card-grid.cols-4, .card-grid.cols-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .article-card.card-row{ flex-direction:column; } .article-card.card-row .card-media{ width:auto; aspect-ratio:3/2; } }

/* =============================== LAYOUT: CONTENT + SIDEBAR ============== */
.layout-with-sidebar{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:2.2fr 1fr; gap:28px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:960px){ .layout-with-sidebar{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.sidebar{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; position:sticky; top:120px; }
.sidebar-widget{ background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(23,23,23,.08); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:22px; box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(15,23,34,.06); }
.sidebar-widget h3{ font-size:1.08rem; margin-bottom:18px; }
.sidebar-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.sidebar-list li{ display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; }
.sidebar-list .rank{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; color:var(--color-border); font-size:1.4rem; line-height:1; flex:none; width:26px;
}
.sidebar-list h4{ font-size:.86rem; margin:0 0 4px; }
.category-list li a{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 0; border-bottom:1px dashed var(--color-border); font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem;
}
.category-list li:last-child a{ border-bottom:none; }
.category-list li a:hover{ color:var(--color-rust); }
.category-list .count{ color:var(--color-muted); font-weight:500; }

.tag-cloud{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.tag-cloud a{
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:600; padding:7px 12px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--color-border); background:var(--color-surface);
}
.tag-cloud a:hover{ background:var(--color-navy); color:#fff; border-color:var(--color-navy); }

/* =============================== NEWSLETTER CTA ========================== */
.newsletter-cta{
  background:var(--color-navy); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:28px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.newsletter-cta h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.7rem); }
.newsletter-cta p{ color:#C6D3E0; margin:0; max-width:44ch; }
.newsletter-form{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.newsletter-form input[type="email"]{
  border-radius:999px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); padding:12px 18px; min-width:250px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); color:#fff;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder{ color:#B7C4D2; }
.newsletter-note{ font-size:.72rem; color:#9FB1C2; margin-top:8px; max-width:44ch; }
.newsletter-note a{ text-decoration:underline; }

/* =============================== AD PLACEHOLDERS ========================= */
.ad-slot{
  border:1px solid rgba(23,23,23,.08); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); background:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;
  color:var(--color-muted); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  min-height:120px; padding:18px; text-align:center;
}
.ad-slot span.ad-size{ font-size:.72rem; font-weight:500; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; opacity:.75; }
.ad-slot.ad-leaderboard{ min-height:110px; }
.ad-slot.ad-square{ min-height:260px; }
.ad-slot.ad-banner{ min-height:120px; }

.ad-slot.ad-square .ad-container{ max-width:300px; }
.ad-slot.ad-banner .ad-container{ max-width:970px; }

.ad-slot.homepage-ad-sidebar,
.ad-slot.homepage-ad-banner {
  padding:0;
  background:transparent;
  border:none;
  min-height:auto;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
}

.ad-slot.homepage-ad-sidebar {
  margin-top:1.5rem;
}

.ad-slot.homepage-ad-sidebar .ad-container,
.ad-slot.homepage-ad-banner .ad-container,
.ad-container.homepage-ad-inline {
  width:100%;
  max-width:100%;
  min-height:auto;
  margin:0 auto;
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:12px;
}

.ad-container.homepage-ad-inline {
  max-width:728px;
}

.ad-slot.homepage-ad-sidebar .ad-container {
  max-width:320px;
  flex-direction:column;
}

.ad-slot.homepage-ad-banner .ad-container {
  max-width:728px;
  width:min(100%, 728px);
  height:90px;
  align-items:center;
}

.ad-slot.homepage-ad-banner .ad-container > img,
.ad-container.homepage-ad-inline > img {
  flex-shrink:0;
}

.ad-slot.homepage-ad-banner .ad-container > div,
.ad-container.homepage-ad-inline > div {
  min-width:0;
}

.ad-container{
  width:100%;
  max-width:100%;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff;
  transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(15,23,34,.08);
}
.ad-container:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(15,23,34,.12); }

@media (max-width:768px){
  .ad-container{ width:100%!important; max-width:100%!important; }
}

.ad-container.ad-leaderboard{
  width:100%;
  max-width:728px;
  aspect-ratio:728 / 90;
  min-height:0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  background:#ffffff;
  border:1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-sizing:border-box;
}

.ad-container.ad-leaderboard img{
  width:90px;
  height:90px;
  object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:0;
  flex-shrink:0;
}

.ad-container.ad-leaderboard .ad-copy{
  flex:1;
  padding:14px 16px;
  min-width:0;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.ad-container.ad-leaderboard .ad-copy h3{
  margin:0 0 6px;
  font-size:1rem;
  font-weight:700;
  color:#333;
  line-height:1.1;
}

.ad-container.ad-leaderboard .ad-copy p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:.88rem;
  color:#666;
  line-height:1.4;
  white-space:nowrap;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-overflow:ellipsis;
}

.ad-container.ad-leaderboard .ad-action{
  background:#0056b3;
  color:#fff;
  padding:10px 18px;
  border-radius:24px;
  font-size:.875rem;
  font-weight:700;
  white-space:nowrap;
  margin-right:16px;
}

@media (max-width:800px){
  .ad-container.ad-leaderboard{
    aspect-ratio:728 / 90;
    max-width:100%;
  }
  .ad-container.ad-leaderboard img{
    width:80px;
    height:80px;
  }
  .ad-container.ad-leaderboard .ad-copy{
    padding:12px 10px;
  }
  .ad-container.ad-leaderboard .ad-action{
    padding:8px 14px;
    font-size:.82rem;
  }
}

/* =============================== FOOTER =================================== */
.site-footer{ background:var(--color-navy-dark); color:#C9D4DE; margin-top:20px; }
.footer-top{ padding:40px 0 24px; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:32px; }
.footer-grid h4{ color:#fff; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:18px; }
.footer-grid ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.footer-grid a{ color:#B7C4D2; font-size:.88rem; transition:color .15s; }
.footer-grid a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.footer-about p{ color:#9FB1C2; font-size:.88rem; max-width:34ch; }
.footer-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.footer-brand .brand-mark{ background:var(--color-rust); }
.footer-brand span{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.2rem; color:#fff; }
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding:18px 0; font-size:.82rem;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; color:#9FB1C2;
}
.footer-bottom .legal-links{ display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-bottom a:hover{ color:#fff; }

@media (max-width:820px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .footer-bottom{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; } }

/* =============================== PAGE HEADER (inner pages) ================ */
.page-hero{
  background:var(--color-surface); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(23,23,23,.08);
  padding:72px 0 46px;
}
.breadcrumbs{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--color-muted); margin-bottom:12px; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover{ color:var(--color-rust); }
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4vw,3.2rem); margin-bottom:14px; max-width:10ch; }
.page-hero p{ color:var(--color-muted); max-width:64ch; margin:0; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.8; }

/* =============================== FILTER BAR (blog listing) ================= */
.filter-bar{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:28px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(23,23,23,.08); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:20px 22px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(15,23,34,.06);
}
.filter-search{ position:relative; flex:1; min-width:240px; }
.filter-search input{
  width:100%; border:1px solid rgba(23,23,23,.1); border-radius:999px; padding:14px 18px 14px 44px; font-size:1rem;
  background:var(--color-surface);
}
.filter-search svg{ position:absolute; left:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); width:18px; height:18px; opacity:.55; }
.filter-select{ border:1px solid rgba(23,23,23,.1); border-radius:999px; padding:12px 18px; background:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--color-ink-soft); }
.filter-chips{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:-8px; }
.chip{
  border:1px solid rgba(23,23,23,.1); background:#fff; padding:10px 16px; border-radius:999px; font-size:.86rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--color-ink-soft); transition:.15s;
}
.chip.is-active, .chip:hover{ background:var(--color-navy); color:#fff; border-color:var(--color-navy); }
.results-meta{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--color-muted); margin-bottom:24px; }
.empty-state{ text-align:center; padding:60px 20px; color:var(--color-muted); }
.empty-state h3{ color:var(--color-ink); }

.pagination{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:8px; margin-top:34px; }
.pagination button{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid var(--color-border); background:#fff; font-weight:700;
}
.pagination button.is-active{ background:var(--color-navy); color:#fff; border-color:var(--color-navy); }
.pagination button:hover:not(.is-active){ background:var(--color-surface); }

/* =============================== BLOG DETAIL ============================ */
.post-header{ max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; text-align:left; }
.post-header h1{ font-size:clamp(1.7rem,4vw,2.7rem); margin:12px 0 16px; }
.post-meta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; color:var(--color-muted); font-size:.88rem; }
.post-meta .author-chip{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.post-meta .author-chip img{ width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; }
.post-meta .author-chip strong{ color:var(--color-ink); display:block; font-size:.86rem; }
.post-hero-img{ border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; margin:26px 0; max-height:480px; }
.post-hero-img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; max-height:480px; }
.post-body{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; font-size:1.05rem; }
.post-body h2{ font-size:1.35rem; margin-top:1.6em; }
.post-body p{ color:var(--color-ink-soft); }
.share-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin:30px auto; max-width:760px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.share-row span{ font-weight:700; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--color-muted); }
.share-btn{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--color-border); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:#fff;
}
.share-btn:hover{ background:var(--color-surface); }
.share-btn svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }
.post-tags{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; max-width:760px; margin:26px auto 0; }

.post-nav{
  max-width:760px; margin:36px auto 0; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px;
}
.post-nav a{
  border:1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:16px; display:block; transition:.15s;
}
.post-nav a:hover{ border-color:var(--color-navy); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }
.post-nav .dir{ font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--color-muted); font-weight:700; }
.post-nav .ttl{ font-weight:700; margin-top:6px; font-size:.92rem; }
.post-nav .next{ text-align:right; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .post-nav{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .post-nav .next{ text-align:left; } }

/* =============================== FORMS / MODALS ========================== */
.form-panel{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:28px;
}
.form-row{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.form-row label{ display:block; font-weight:700; font-size:.86rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.form-row input, .form-row textarea, .form-row select{
  width:100%; border:1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:11px 14px; background:#fff;
}
.form-row textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:130px; }
.form-row.two-col{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
@media (max-width:560px){ .form-row.two-col{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.form-check{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--color-muted); margin-bottom:20px; }
.form-check input{ width:18px; height:18px; margin-top:2px; flex:none; }
.form-check a{ color:var(--color-navy); font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline; }
.field-error{ color:var(--color-rust); font-size:.78rem; margin-top:5px; display:none; }
.form-row.has-error input, .form-row.has-error textarea{ border-color:var(--color-rust); }
.form-row.has-error .field-error{ display:block; }
.form-success{
  display:none; background:#E9F5EC; border:1px solid #B7DDC1; color:#1F6B34; border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:16px 18px; font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.form-success.is-visible{ display:block; }

.modal-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(13,32,56,.55); z-index:950; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:20px;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .2s;
}
.modal-overlay.is-open{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.modal-box{ background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); max-width:460px; width:100%; padding:28px; position:relative; max-height:90vh; overflow:auto; }
.modal-close{ position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px; background:none; border:none; font-size:1.4rem; line-height:1; color:var(--color-muted); }
.modal-box h3{ font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.modal-box .sub{ color:var(--color-muted); font-size:.9rem; margin-bottom:20px; }

/* =============================== EDITORIAL PAGE ========================== */
.editorial-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .editorial-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.editorial-item{ display:flex; gap:16px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:18px; }
.editorial-item img{ width:120px; height:100px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:10px; flex:none; }
.pull-quote{
  border-left:4px solid var(--color-rust); padding:6px 0 6px 22px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--color-navy); margin:30px 0;
}

/* =============================== ABOUT / VALUES ========================== */
.value-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:800px){ .value-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.value-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:24px; }
.value-card .icon-badge{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--color-rust-tint); color:var(--color-rust);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.stat-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; text-align:center; }
@media (max-width:700px){ .stat-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
.stat-item .num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem); font-weight:800; color:var(--color-navy); }
.stat-item .lbl{ color:var(--color-muted); font-size:.85rem; }

/* =============================== CONTACT PAGE ============================ */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr; gap:34px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.contact-info-card{ background:var(--color-navy); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:28px; }
.contact-info-card h3{ color:#fff; }
.contact-info-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; margin-top:20px; }
.contact-info-list li{ display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:.92rem; color:#D6E0EA; }
.contact-info-list svg{ width:20px; height:20px; flex:none; margin-top:2px; }
.contact-info-list a{ color:#fff; font-weight:600; }
.map-embed{ border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; margin-top:20px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.map-embed iframe{ width:100%; height:220px; border:0; display:block; }

/* =============================== LEGAL PAGES ============================= */
.legal-content{ max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; }
.legal-content h2{ font-size:1.3rem; margin-top:1.8em; }
.legal-content h3{ font-size:1.1rem; margin-top:1.3em; }
.legal-content p, .legal-content li{ color:var(--color-ink-soft); }
.legal-content ul{ list-style:disc; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:1em; }
.legal-content li{ margin-bottom:.4em; }
.legal-toc{
  background:var(--color-surface); border:1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:20px 24px; margin-bottom:30px;
}
.legal-toc h2{ font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.legal-toc ol{ padding-left:20px; }
.legal-toc a{ color:var(--color-navy); font-weight:600; }
.legal-toc a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
.updated-note{ color:var(--color-muted); font-size:.86rem; margin-bottom:20px; }

/* =============================== COOKIE BANNER =========================== */
.cookie-banner{
  position:fixed; left:16px; right:16px; bottom:16px; z-index:1000;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); padding:20px; max-width:560px; margin:0 auto;
  display:none;
}
.cookie-banner.is-visible{ display:block; animation:cookie-in .3s ease; }
@keyframes cookie-in{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); } to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
.cookie-banner p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--color-muted); margin-bottom:14px; }
.cookie-banner .cookie-actions{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* =============================== BACK TO TOP ============================== */
.back-to-top{
  position:fixed; right:20px; bottom:20px; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--color-navy); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .2s, transform .2s; z-index:400; border:none;
}
.back-to-top.is-visible{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.back-to-top:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); }

/* =============================== MISC ===================================== */
.divider{ height:1px; background:var(--color-border); margin:40px 0; border:none; }
.text-center{ text-align:center; }
.mt-0{ margin-top:0; }
.muted{ color:var(--color-muted); }