/* =========================================================================
   NEWSORAQ.COM — GLOBAL STYLESHEET
   A premium news-magazine design system inspired by international
   broadcast-news homepages. Plain CSS, no frameworks.
   ========================================================================= */

:root{
  --red:#cc0000;
  --red-dark:#a30000;
  --black:#000000;
  --ink:#141414;
  --gray-900:#1c1c1c;
  --gray-700:#404040;
  --gray-600:#5c5c5c;
  --gray-500:#767676;
  --gray-400:#999999;
  --gray-300:#d6d6d6;
  --gray-200:#e5e5e5;
  --gray-100:#f2f2f2;
  --gray-50:#f8f8f8;
  --white:#ffffff;
  --font-main:"Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-serif:Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --max-w:1180px;
  --gutter:20px;
  --header-h:118px;
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-main);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  line-height:1.5;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,p{ margin:0; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
input,textarea,select{ font-family:inherit; }
.container{ max-width:var(--max-w); margin:0 auto; padding:0 var(--gutter); }
:focus-visible{ outline:3px solid var(--red); outline-offset:2px; }

/* Skip link */
.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:-999px; top:0; background:var(--red); color:#fff;
  padding:10px 16px; z-index:9999; font-weight:700;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left:10px; top:10px; }

/* =========================================================================
   TOP UTILITY BAR
   ========================================================================= */
.utility-bar{
  background:var(--gray-900);
  color:var(--gray-300);
  font-size:12px;
}
.utility-bar .container{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:34px;
}
.utility-bar .edition{ display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:center; }
.utility-bar .edition a{ color:var(--gray-300); }
.utility-bar .edition a.active{ color:#fff; font-weight:700; border-bottom:2px solid var(--red); }
.utility-bar .live-tag{
  color:var(--red); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}
.utility-bar .live-dot{
  width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--red);
  animation:pulse 1.6s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{ 0%,100%{opacity:1;} 50%{opacity:.35;} }
.utility-bar .datetime{ display:none; }
@media(min-width:640px){ .utility-bar .datetime{ display:inline; } }

/* =========================================================================
   MAIN HEADER
   ========================================================================= */
.site-header{ position:sticky; top:0; z-index:500; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--gray-200); }
.header-main{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:70px;
}
.logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.logo .mark{
  background:var(--red); color:#fff; font-weight:800; font-size:22px;
  padding:5px 8px; letter-spacing:-1px; line-height:1;
}
.logo .word{
  font-weight:800; font-size:24px; letter-spacing:-.5px; color:var(--ink);
}
.logo .word span{ color:var(--red); }

.header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; }
.icon-btn{
  background:none; border:none; width:36px; height:36px; display:flex;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--ink); border-radius:50%;
}
.icon-btn:hover{ background:var(--gray-100); }
.btn-menu{ display:flex; }
@media(min-width:981px){ .btn-menu{ display:none; } }

.search-form{ display:none; align-items:center; }
.search-form input{
  border:1px solid var(--gray-300); border-right:none; padding:7px 10px; font-size:13px;
  width:170px;
}
.search-form button{
  background:var(--red); border:none; color:#fff; padding:8px 12px;
}
@media(min-width:981px){ .search-form{ display:flex; } }

/* Primary nav */
.primary-nav{
  background:var(--white); border-top:1px solid var(--gray-200); position:relative;
}
.primary-nav::after{
  content:"›"; position:absolute; right:8px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  color:var(--red); font-size:20px; font-weight:700; pointer-events:none; opacity:.9;
}
.nav-list{ display:flex; overflow-x:auto; scrollbar-width:none; padding-right:28px; }
.nav-list::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.nav-list li{ flex:0 0 auto; }
.nav-list a{
  display:block; padding:12px 14px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--ink);
  border-bottom:3px solid transparent; white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-list a:hover, .nav-list a.active{ color:var(--red); border-bottom-color:var(--red); }
@media(min-width:1180px){ .primary-nav::after{ display:none; } }

/* Mobile nav drawer */
.mobile-nav{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(0,0,0,.5); z-index:700;
  display:none;
}
.mobile-nav.open{ display:block; }
.mobile-nav-panel{
  background:#fff; width:82%; max-width:340px; height:100%;
  padding:18px; overflow-y:auto; animation:slideIn .25s ease;
}
@keyframes slideIn{ from{ transform:translateX(-100%);} to{ transform:translateX(0);} }
.mobile-nav-panel .close-x{
  background:none; border:none; font-size:24px; float:right; line-height:1; color:var(--ink);
}
.mobile-nav-panel ul{ clear:both; margin-top:20px; }
.mobile-nav-panel a{
  display:block; padding:12px 4px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:14px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-200); color:var(--ink);
}
.mobile-nav-panel a.active{ color:var(--red); }

/* Breaking news ticker */
.breaking-bar{
  background:var(--red); color:#fff; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
}
.breaking-bar .container{ display:flex; align-items:center; height:38px; padding:0; }
.breaking-tag{
  background:var(--red-dark); font-weight:800; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.05em;
  padding:0 14px; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; flex:0 0 auto;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.breaking-track-wrap{ overflow:hidden; flex:1; padding-left:14px; }
.breaking-track{
  display:inline-flex; gap:60px; white-space:nowrap;
  animation:ticker 28s linear infinite;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
}
@keyframes ticker{ from{ transform:translateX(0);} to{ transform:translateX(-50%);} }
@media(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .breaking-track{ animation:none; } }

/* =========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================= */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
  padding:12px 26px; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; border-radius:2px;
  border:2px solid transparent; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em;
  transition:background .15s,color .15s,border-color .15s;
}
.btn-primary{ background:var(--red); color:#fff; }
.btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--red-dark); }
.btn-outline{ background:transparent; border-color:var(--ink); color:var(--ink); }
.btn-outline:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; }
.btn-outline-white{ background:transparent; border-color:#fff; color:#fff; }
.btn-outline-white:hover{ background:#fff; color:var(--ink); }
.btn-sm{ padding:8px 16px; font-size:12px; }
.btn-block{ width:100%; }

/* =========================================================================
   PAGE HERO (interior pages)
   ========================================================================= */
.page-hero{
  background:var(--ink); color:#fff; padding:56px 0 46px;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  position:relative;
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(0,0,0,.86),rgba(0,0,0,.45));
}
.page-hero .container{ position:relative; }
.page-hero .eyebrow{
  color:var(--red); font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:13px;
  letter-spacing:.08em; margin-bottom:10px; display:block;
}
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(28px,5vw,46px); font-weight:800; max-width:760px; line-height:1.15; }
.page-hero p.lead{ margin-top:14px; max-width:620px; color:var(--gray-300); font-size:16px; }
.breadcrumb{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--gray-400); margin-top:16px; }
.breadcrumb a{ color:var(--gray-300); }
.breadcrumb a:hover{ color:#fff; }

/* =========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO GRID
   ========================================================================= */
.hero-section{ padding:22px 0 10px; }
.hero-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px;
}
@media(min-width:900px){
  .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr; }
}
.hero-lead{
  position:relative; color:#fff; min-height:420px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center; overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-lead::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.88) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.15) 62%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
}
.hero-lead-content{ position:relative; padding:24px; z-index:2; }
.tag{
  display:inline-block; background:var(--red); color:#fff; font-size:11px;
  font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em; padding:4px 8px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.tag-outline{ background:transparent; border:1px solid currentColor; color:inherit; }
.hero-lead h1{ font-size:clamp(24px,3.4vw,34px); font-weight:800; line-height:1.18; }
.hero-lead .meta{ margin-top:12px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--gray-300); }

.hero-side{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }
.side-story{ display:flex; gap:12px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-200); padding-bottom:14px; }
.side-story:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.side-story img{ width:110px; height:74px; object-fit:cover; flex:0 0 auto; }
.side-story h3{ font-size:14.5px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.3; }
.side-story .tag{ margin-bottom:6px; }

/* =========================================================================
   SECTION HEADINGS
   ========================================================================= */
.section{ padding:34px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.section:first-of-type{ border-top:none; }
.section-head{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.section-title{
  font-size:21px; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.01em;
  padding-left:12px; border-left:5px solid var(--red);
}
.section-link{ font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--red); white-space:nowrap; }
.section-link:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }

/* =========================================================================
   CARD GRIDS
   ========================================================================= */
.grid{ display:grid; gap:22px; }
.grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(1,1fr); }
.grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(1,1fr); }
.grid-2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(1,1fr); }
@media(min-width:640px){
  .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .grid-2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media(min-width:981px){
  .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
  .grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
}

.card{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.card .thumb{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:16/10; background:var(--gray-100); }
.card .thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .35s; }
.card:hover .thumb img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
.card .body{ padding-top:12px; }
.card .tag{ margin-bottom:8px; }
.card h3{ font-size:16px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.32; }
.card:hover h3{ color:var(--red); }
.card .excerpt{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--gray-600); margin-top:8px; line-height:1.5; }
.card .meta{ font-size:12px; color:var(--gray-500); margin-top:10px; }

.card-row{ display:flex; gap:14px; padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.card-row:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.card-row img{ width:130px; height:88px; object-fit:cover; flex:0 0 auto; }
.card-row h3{ font-size:15px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.32; }
.card-row .meta{ font-size:12px; color:var(--gray-500); margin-top:6px; }

/* In pictures gallery */
.gallery-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:8px; }
@media(min-width:640px){ .gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
.gallery-item{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; }
.gallery-item img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .3s; }
.gallery-item:hover img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.gallery-item .cap{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:8px 10px;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.75),transparent);
  color:#fff; font-size:12px; font-weight:600;
}

/* Category color chips (used across category label) */
.tag.c-travel{ background:#0e7c86; }
.tag.c-ai{ background:#5b3fd6; }
.tag.c-business{ background:#0a5fb4; }
.tag.c-sports{ background:#c8890a; }
.tag.c-health{ background:#1b8a4c; }
.tag.c-pictures{ background:#333333; }
.tag.c-art{ background:#a3197c; }
.tag.c-climate{ background:#0f7a4a; }

/* =========================================================================
   MAIN + SIDEBAR LAYOUT
   ========================================================================= */
.layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; padding:30px 0; }
@media(min-width:940px){ .layout{ grid-template-columns:2.4fr 1fr; } }
.sidebar{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; }
.sidebar-block{ border:1px solid var(--gray-200); padding:18px; }
.sidebar-block h4{
  font-size:14px; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:14px;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink); padding-bottom:8px;
}

/* =========================================================================
   AD PLACEHOLDERS
   ========================================================================= */
.ad-slot{
  border:none; background:transparent; color:inherit;
  display:block; text-align:center; margin:28px auto 30px; padding:0;
  font-size:0; letter-spacing:0; text-transform:none; font-weight:400;
}
.ad-slot span.small{ display:none; }
.ad-slot.leaderboard{ max-width:970px; width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; }
.ad-slot .ad-container{
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(20,20,20,.06);
  border-radius:10px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.ad-slot.leaderboard .ad-container{
  width:min(100%, 728px); aspect-ratio:728 / 90; max-width:728px; max-height:90px;
  padding:0; border:1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius:10px; font-size:0.95rem;
  display:flex; align-items:stretch; justify-content:flex-start; gap:0; overflow:hidden;
  box-sizing:border-box;
}
.ad-slot.leaderboard .ad-container img{
  height:100%; width:auto; max-width:120px; min-width:72px; object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:8px; flex-shrink:0; margin:10px 0 10px 10px;
}
.ad-slot.leaderboard .ad-container > div:nth-child(2){
  flex:1 1 auto; min-width:0; overflow:hidden; padding:10px 12px 10px 10px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
}
.ad-slot.leaderboard .ad-container > div:last-child{
  flex-shrink:0; align-self:center; margin-right:12px; margin-left:8px;
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .ad-slot.leaderboard .ad-container img{ max-width:88px; min-width:56px; }
  .ad-slot.leaderboard .ad-container > div:nth-child(2){ padding:8px 10px; }
  .ad-slot.leaderboard .ad-container > div:last-child{ margin-right:8px; }
}
.ad-slot.rectangle{ max-width:336px; width:100%; }
.ad-slot.banner{ width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; }
.ad-slot.skyscraper{ width:100%; }

/* =========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================= */
.site-footer{ background:var(--gray-900); color:var(--gray-300); margin-top:20px; }
.footer-top{ padding:44px 0 24px; border-bottom:1px solid #333; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:26px; }
@media(min-width:640px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media(min-width:981px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); } }
.footer-grid h5{
  color:#fff; font-size:12.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em;
  margin-bottom:14px; font-weight:800;
}
.footer-grid li{ margin-bottom:9px; }
.footer-grid a{ font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-300); }
.footer-grid a:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }
.footer-brand{ grid-column:1 / -1; margin-bottom:6px; }
@media(min-width:640px){ .footer-brand{ grid-column:auto; } }
.footer-brand .logo .word{ color:#fff; }
.footer-brand p{ font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-400); margin-top:12px; max-width:230px; }
.footer-bottom{
  padding:18px 0; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 20px; align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between; font-size:12px; color:var(--gray-500);
}
.footer-bottom .legal-links{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; }
.footer-bottom a{ color:var(--gray-400); }
.footer-bottom a:hover{ color:#fff; }

/* =========================================================================
   COOKIE CONSENT BANNER
   ========================================================================= */
.cookie-banner{
  position:fixed; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:900; background:var(--ink);
  color:#fff; padding:16px 0; box-shadow:0 -2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  transform:translateY(100%); transition:transform .35s ease;
}
.cookie-banner.show{ transform:translateY(0); }
.cookie-banner .container{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
}
.cookie-banner p{ font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-300); max-width:640px; }
.cookie-banner p a{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }
.cookie-actions{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* =========================================================================
   MODAL POPUP CONTACT FORM
   ========================================================================= */
.modal-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(0,0,0,.6); z-index:1000;
  display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:20px;
}
.modal-overlay.open{ display:flex; }
.modal-box{
  background:#fff; width:100%; max-width:480px; max-height:92vh; overflow-y:auto;
  position:relative; animation:pop .2s ease; border-top:5px solid var(--red);
}
@keyframes pop{ from{ transform:scale(.94); opacity:0;} to{ transform:scale(1); opacity:1;} }
.modal-box .modal-close{
  position:absolute; top:10px; right:12px; background:none; border:none;
  font-size:22px; color:var(--gray-500); line-height:1;
}
.modal-box .modal-head{ padding:26px 26px 6px; }
.modal-box .modal-head h3{ font-size:20px; font-weight:800; }
.modal-box .modal-head p{ font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-600); margin-top:6px; }
.modal-box form{ padding:18px 26px 26px; }

/* =========================================================================
   FORMS
   ========================================================================= */
.form-group{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.form-group label{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:6px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.form-group input[type=text],
.form-group input[type=email],
.form-group input[type=tel],
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea{
  width:100%; border:1px solid var(--gray-300); padding:11px 12px; font-size:14px; background:#fff;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus, .form-group select:focus{ border-color:var(--red); }
.form-group textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:120px; }
.form-check{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-700); margin-bottom:18px; }
.form-check input{ margin-top:3px; flex:0 0 auto; width:16px; height:16px; accent-color:var(--red); }
.form-check a{ color:var(--red); text-decoration:underline; }
.form-msg{ font-size:13px; padding:12px 14px; margin-bottom:16px; display:none; }
.form-msg.success{ background:#e9f7ee; color:#146c34; border:1px solid #b9e6c8; display:block; }
.form-msg.error{ background:#fdecec; color:#a3001e; border:1px solid #f3b9bd; display:block; }
.field-error{ color:var(--red); font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; display:none; }

/* =========================================================================
   LEGAL / STATIC CONTENT PAGES
   ========================================================================= */
.legal-content{ padding:36px 0 60px; max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; }
.legal-content h2{ font-size:22px; font-weight:800; margin:30px 0 12px; }
.legal-content h2:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
.legal-content p{ font-size:15px; color:var(--gray-700); margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.7; }
.legal-content ul{ margin:0 0 16px 0; padding-left:22px; list-style:disc; }
.legal-content li{ font-size:15px; color:var(--gray-700); margin-bottom:8px; line-height:1.6; }
.legal-content .updated{ font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-500); margin-bottom:26px; }

/* =========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================================================= */
.stats-strip{ background:var(--gray-100); padding:34px 0; }
.stats-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px; text-align:center; }
@media(min-width:640px){ .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); } }
.stat-num{ font-size:34px; font-weight:800; color:var(--red); }
.stat-label{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--gray-600); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em; margin-top:6px; }

.values-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:22px; }
@media(min-width:768px){ .values-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
.value-card{ padding:22px; border:1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.value-card .num{ font-size:13px; font-weight:800; color:var(--red); margin-bottom:10px; }
.value-card h3{ font-size:17px; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:8px; }
.value-card p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--gray-600); line-height:1.6; }

.split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px; align-items:center; }
@media(min-width:900px){ .split{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
.split img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }

/* =========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================================================= */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; }
@media(min-width:900px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr; } }
.contact-info-card{ border:1px solid var(--gray-200); padding:26px; }
.contact-info-card h3{ font-size:16px; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:4px; }
.info-row{ display:flex; gap:14px; padding:16px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.info-row:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.info-row .ic{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gray-100); color:var(--red);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:0 0 auto;
}
.info-row h4{ font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:2px; }
.info-row p, .info-row a{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--gray-600); line-height:1.5; }
/* =========================================================================
   BLOG PAGES
   ========================================================================= */
.filter-bar{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:26px; }
.filter-btn{
  padding:8px 16px; border:1px solid var(--gray-300); background:#fff; font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em; border-radius:20px; color:var(--gray-700);
}
.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink); }

.article-header{ max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; text-align:left; }
.article-header h1{ font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,40px); font-weight:800; line-height:1.2; margin:14px 0; }
.article-header .byline{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-500); flex-wrap:wrap; }
.article-header .byline .author{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; }
.article-hero-img{ width:100%; max-width:900px; margin:26px auto 0; aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; }
.article-hero-img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }

.article-body{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; padding:30px 0; }
.article-body p{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.8; color:#242424; margin-bottom:20px; }
.article-body p:first-of-type{ font-size:19px; color:var(--ink); }
.share-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin:26px 0; padding:16px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--gray-200); border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.share-row span{ font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gray-500); }
.share-row a{
  width:34px; height:34px; border:1px solid var(--gray-300); border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gray-700);
}
.share-row a:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink); }

/* =========================================================================
   MISC UTILS
   ========================================================================= */
.text-center{ text-align:center; }
.mt-0{ margin-top:0 !important; }
.section-intro{ max-width:640px; color:var(--gray-600); font-size:15px; margin:-6px 0 24px; }
.center-heading{ text-align:center; max-width:680px; margin:0 auto 34px; }
.center-heading .eyebrow{ color:var(--red); font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; }
.center-heading h2{ font-size:clamp(24px,3.6vw,34px); font-weight:800; margin-top:8px; }
.center-heading p{ color:var(--gray-600); margin-top:12px; font-size:15px; }

.back-link{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--red); margin-bottom:18px; }
.back-link:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }

.two-col-text{ columns:1; }
@media(min-width:768px){ .two-col-text{ columns:2; column-gap:36px; } }

/* 404 fallback content for empty blog result */
.empty-state{ text-align:center; padding:60px 20px; color:var(--gray-500); }