/* ==========================================================
   HiddenCheckout — Consolidated Stylesheet
   Sections:
   1. Reset & Base
   2. CSS Variables
   3. Header / Navigation
   4. Search Overlay & Mobile Drawer
   5. Hero Carousel (index)
   6. Who We Are (index)
   7. Featured Categories (index)
   8. Recent Posts Grid (index + category)
   9. Stats Section (index)
   10. Newsletter Banner (index)
   11. Page Banner (category)
   12. Two-Column Layout (category + show)
   13. Sidebar Widgets (category + show)
   14. Post Header & Featured Image (show)
   15. Table of Contents (show)
   16. Article Typography (show)
   17. Social Share (show)
   18. Rating Widget (show)
   19. Tags (show)
   20. Author Box (show)
   21. Comments Section (show)
   22. Related Posts (show)
   23. Footer
   24. Animations
   25. Responsive
   26. Top Picks Carousel
   27. Trending Bar
   28. Meet Our Writers
   29. Editorial Quote
   30. Reading Progress Bar
   31. Category Enhancements
   32. Show Page Enhancements
   33. Dark Mode (Comprehensive)
   34. Print Styles
   ========================================================== */

/* ============ 1. RESET & BASE ============ */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  width:100%;
}
body{
  font-family:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  color:var(--text);background:var(--bg);line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  width:100%;
  max-width:100vw;
  transition:background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s ease}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none}
ul,ol{list-style:none}

/* ============ 2. CSS VARIABLES ============ */
:root{
  --bg:#ffffff;
  --primary:#293681;
  --primary-dark:#1e2a66;
  --accent:#4274D9;
  --text:#111827;
  --muted:#6b7280;
  --soft:#D0E7E6;
  --border:#95CCDD;
  --navy:#1A2555;
  --card:#ffffff;
  --shadow-sm:0 2px 8px rgba(41,54,129,.06);
  --shadow-md:0 8px 24px rgba(41,54,129,.10);
  --shadow-lg:0 16px 40px rgba(41,54,129,.14);
  --shadow-xl:0 25px 60px rgba(41,54,129,.22);
  --radius:14px;
  --radius-lg:20px;
  --container:1200px;
  --overlay-soft:rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  --overlay-strong:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.container{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;width:100%}
.section{padding:80px 0}
.section-title{font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:12px;color:var(--text)}
.section-sub{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:40px;font-size:1.05rem}
.eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--primary);margin-bottom:10px}

/* ============ 3. HEADER / NAVIGATION ============ */
.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;background:var(--bg);
  transition:box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .3s ease;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.scrolled{box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-bottom-color:var(--border)}
.nav{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items:center;
  height:76px;
  gap:24px;
}
.logo{
  font-weight:900;font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  justify-self:left;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.logo-mark{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--accent));
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-weight:900;font-size:1rem;
}
.logo .accent{color:var(--primary)}

.nav-links{display:flex;gap:28px;align-items:center}

.nav-links-left{
  justify-self:stretch;
  justify-content:flex-end;
}

.nav-links a{font-weight:500;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--text);position:relative;padding:6px 0;white-space:nowrap}
.nav-links a::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--primary);transition:width .25s ease}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--primary)}
.nav-links a:hover::after{width:100%}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--primary)}
.nav-links a.active::after{width:100%}

.nav-right{
  justify-self:stretch;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  width:100%;
}
.nav-links-right{
  justify-content:flex-start;
}

.nav-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;flex-shrink:0}
.icon-btn{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  color:var(--text);transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.icon-btn:hover{background:var(--soft);color:var(--primary)}
.icon-btn svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.hamburger{display:none}

@media (max-width:960px){
  .nav{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto; gap:12px;}
  .nav-links-left, .nav-links-right{display:none}
  .logo{justify-self:start; grid-column:1;}
  .nav-right{
    grid-column:3;
    justify-self:end;
    width:auto;
    justify-content:flex-end;
    gap:4px;
  }
  .nav-actions{
    flex-shrink:0;
    gap:4px;
  }
  .hamburger{display:grid}
}

/* Bohat chote screens pe aur compact karo */
@media (max-width:420px){
  .logo{font-size:1.1rem}
  .logo span:not(.logo-mark){display:none}
  .logo-mark{width:30px;height:30px;font-size:.85rem}
  .icon-btn{width:36px;height:36px}
  .icon-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px}
}

/* ============ 4. SEARCH OVERLAY & MOBILE DRAWER ============ */
.search-overlay{
  position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(26,37,85,.7);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  z-index:200;display:none;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;padding-top:120px;
}
.search-overlay.open{display:flex;animation:fadeIn .25s ease}
.search-box{background:var(--card);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px;width:min(600px,90%);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.search-box input{
  width:100%;padding:16px 18px;border:2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:12px;font-size:1rem;font-family:inherit;
  background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);transition:border-color .2s ease;
}
.search-box input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--primary)}
.mobile-drawer{
  position:fixed;top:0;right:-100%;width:80%;max-width:320px;height:100vh;
  background:var(--card);z-index:150;padding:80px 28px 28px;
  transition:right .3s ease;box-shadow:-10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.mobile-drawer.open{right:0}
.mobile-drawer a{display:block;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;font-size:1.1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);color:var(--text)}
.drawer-backdrop{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.5);z-index:140;display:none}
.drawer-backdrop.open{display:block}

.search-results {
  max-height:400px;
  overflow-y:auto;
  margin-top:12px;
}
.search-results.show { border-top:1px solid var(--border); padding-top:12px; }
.search-result-item {
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  align-items:center;
  padding:10px;
  border-radius:10px;
  transition:background .15s ease;
}
.search-result-item:hover { background:var(--soft); }
.search-result-item img,
.search-result-noimg {
  width:56px; height:56px;
  border-radius:8px;
  object-fit:cover;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.search-result-noimg {
  background:var(--soft);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color:var(--muted);
}
.search-result-noimg svg { width:22px; height:22px; }
.search-result-info h4 {
  font-size:.92rem;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text);
  line-height:1.35;
  margin-top:4px;
}
.search-result-badge {
  font-size:.68rem;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--primary);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
}
.search-no-results {
  text-align:center;
  padding:24px;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.9rem;
}

/* ============ 5. HERO CAROUSEL (index) ============ */
.hero{padding:40px 0 80px}
.carousel{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;background:var(--soft);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.carousel-track{display:flex;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)}
.slide{min-width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;min-height:480px}
.slide-content{padding:60px 56px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.pill{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;
  padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;width:fit-content;margin-bottom:20px;
}
.slide-title{font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--text)}
.slide-excerpt{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:24px;font-size:1.02rem}
.slide-meta{display:flex;gap:20px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:28px}
.slide-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.slide-meta svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--primary)}
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:var(--primary);color:#fff;
  padding:14px 26px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;width:fit-content;
}
.btn:hover{background:var(--primary-dark);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .2s ease}
.btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.slide-image{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.slide-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 6s ease}
.slide.active .slide-image img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.carousel-arrow{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:48px;height:48px;
  border-radius:50%;background:var(--overlay-soft);color:var(--primary);
  display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:5;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.carousel-arrow:hover{background:#fff;transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.08)}
.carousel-arrow.prev{left:20px}
.carousel-arrow.next{right:20px}
.carousel-arrow svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.carousel-dots{position:absolute;bottom:24px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;gap:8px;z-index:5}
.dot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);cursor:pointer;transition:background .25s ease, width .25s ease}
.dot.active{background:#fff;width:28px;border-radius:5px}
.carousel-progress{position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;height:3px;background:var(--primary);width:0;z-index:5}

/* ============ 6. WHO WE ARE (index) ============ */
.who-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.who-text h2{font-size:2.2rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--text)}
.who-text p{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px;font-size:1.02rem}
.trust-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.trust-card{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px;
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.trust-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:transparent}
.trust-icon{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--soft);color:var(--primary);
  display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.trust-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.trust-card h4{font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:4px;color:var(--text)}
.trust-card p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5}

/* ============ 7. FEATURED CATEGORIES (index) ============ */
.featured-cat-section{background:var(--soft)}
.cat-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
.cat-card{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px 24px;text-align:center;
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.cat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(41,54,129,.15);border-color:var(--accent)}
.cat-icon{
  width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--soft);color:var(--accent);
  display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 16px;
  transition:background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-icon{background:var(--accent);color:#fff;transform:scale(1.08)}
.cat-icon svg{width:28px;height:28px}
.cat-card h3{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;color:var(--text)}
.cat-card p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* ============ 8. RECENT POSTS GRID (index + category) ============ */
.post-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}
.post-card{
  background:var(--card);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.post-thumb{aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.post-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s ease}
.post-card:hover .post-thumb img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.post-body{padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.post-badge{
  display:inline-block;background:var(--soft);color:var(--primary);
  padding:4px 10px;border-radius:6px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;width:fit-content;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.post-title{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--text)}
.post-card:hover .post-title{color:var(--primary)}
.post-excerpt{
  color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:16px;
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;flex:1;
}
.post-meta{display:flex;gap:14px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.post-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.post-meta svg{width:13px;height:13px;color:var(--accent)}

/* Category page horizontal post cards */
.post-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:28px}
.post-card-h{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;display:grid;grid-template-columns:280px 1fr;
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.post-card-h:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.post-card-h .post-thumb{
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:block;
}
.post-card-h .post-thumb img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}
.post-card-h .post-body{padding:26px 28px}
.post-card-h .post-title{font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--text)}
.post-card-h:hover .post-title{color:var(--primary)}

/* Pagination */
.pagination{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:48px}
.page-btn{
  min-width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;background:var(--card);color:var(--text);
  border:1px solid var(--border);transition:all .2s ease;
}
.page-btn:hover{border-color:var(--primary);color:var(--primary)}
.page-btn.active{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border-color:var(--primary)}
.page-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* ============ 9. STATS SECTION (index) ============ */
.stats{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--soft) 0%,var(--bg) 100%);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:60px 40px}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:32px;text-align:center}
.stat-num{font-size:3rem;font-weight:900;color:var(--primary);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1;margin-bottom:8px}
.stat-label{color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem}

/* ============ 10. NEWSLETTER BANNER (index) ============ */
.newsletter{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--accent));
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:60px 40px;color:#fff;text-align:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.newsletter::before,.newsletter::after{content:'';position:absolute;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.newsletter::before{width:300px;height:300px;top:-150px;right:-100px}
.newsletter::after{width:200px;height:200px;bottom:-100px;left:-50px}
.newsletter-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto}
.newsletter h2{font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.newsletter p{opacity:.9;margin-bottom:28px}
.newsletter-form{display:flex;gap:10px;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto;background:#fff;padding:6px;border-radius:14px}
.newsletter-form input{flex:1;border:none;padding:14px 18px;font-size:.95rem;font-family:inherit;background:transparent;color:var(--text)}
.newsletter-form input:focus{outline:none}
.newsletter-form button{background:var(--text);color:#fff;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;transition:background .2s ease}
.newsletter-form button:hover{background:var(--primary-dark)}
.newsletter-msg{margin-top:14px;font-size:.88rem;min-height:20px}

/* ============ 11. PAGE BANNER (category) ============ */
.page-banner{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--soft) 0%,var(--bg) 100%);padding:60px 0 50px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--primary)}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.page-banner h1{font-size:2.8rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:10px;color:var(--text)}
.page-banner p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;max-width:600px}

/* ============ 12. TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT (category + show) ============ */
.layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 340px;gap:48px;padding:60px 0 80px;align-items:start}

/* ============ 13. SIDEBAR WIDGETS (category + show) ============ */
.sidebar{position:sticky;top:92px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:24px}
.widget{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px}
.widget-title{font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:18px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--soft);letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--text)}
.about-widget{text-align:center}
.about-avatar{
  width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 14px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--accent));
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;
}
.about-widget h4{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--text)}
.about-widget p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.6}
.social-row{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:left}
.social-row a{
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--soft);color:var(--primary);
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.social-row a:hover{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.social-row svg{width:15px;height:15px}
.recent-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.recent-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:70px 1fr;gap:12px;align-items:center}
.recent-item img{width:70px;height:70px;border-radius:10px;object-fit:cover}
.recent-item h5{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:4px;color:var(--text)}
.recent-item:hover h5{color:var(--primary)}
.recent-item span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px}
.recent-item span svg{width:11px;height:11px}
.cat-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.cat-list a{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:10px 12px;
  border-radius:8px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  color:var(--text);
}
.cat-list a:hover{background:var(--soft);color:var(--primary)}
.cat-list a.active{background:var(--soft);color:var(--primary);font-weight:600}
.cat-count{
  background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;
  padding:2px 8px;border-radius:999px;min-width:28px;text-align:center;
}
.newsletter-widget h4{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--text)}
.newsletter-widget p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px}
.newsletter-widget input{
  width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;
  font-family:inherit;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:10px;transition:border-color .2s ease;
  background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);
}
.newsletter-widget input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--primary)}
.newsletter-widget button{
  width:100%;padding:12px;background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border-radius:10px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;transition:background .2s ease;
}
.newsletter-widget button:hover{background:var(--primary-dark)}
.widget-msg{font-size:.82rem;margin-top:10px;min-height:18px;color:var(--primary)}

/* ============ 14. POST HEADER & FEATURED IMAGE (show) ============ */
.post-header{padding:60px 0 40px;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.post-badge{
  display:inline-block;background:var(--soft);color:var(--primary);
  padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;margin-bottom:20px;
}
.post-header h1{font-size:3rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:24px;color:var(--text)}
.post-meta-row{display:flex;gap:24px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.post-meta-row span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;justify-content: center;}
.post-meta-row svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--primary)}
.post-meta-row .author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.author-avatar{
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--accent));
  color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:700;font-size:.8rem;
}
.author-avatar-img {
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-avatar-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.featured-image{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto 60px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;max-height:480px}
.featured-image img{width:100%;height:100%;max-height:650px;object-fit:cover}
.article-wrap{max-width:760px; min-width:0; overflow:hidden;}

/* ============ 15. TABLE OF CONTENTS (show) ============ */
.toc-widget{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:0;margin-bottom:24px;overflow:hidden;
}
.toc-title{
  width:100%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:var(--muted);padding:20px 24px;
  border:none;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;
  transition:background .15s ease;
}
.toc-title:hover{background:var(--soft)}
.toc-toggle-icon{
  width:16px;height:16px;
  transition:transform .25s ease;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.toc-title.open .toc-toggle-icon{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.toc-list{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;
  padding:0 24px 20px;
  border-top:2px solid var(--soft);
  padding-top:16px;
}
.toc-list a{
  font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text);padding:6px 0;
  border-left:2px solid transparent;padding-left:12px;transition:all .2s ease;
}
.toc-list a:hover{color:var(--primary);border-left-color:var(--primary);background:var(--soft);margin-left:-12px;padding-left:12px}
.toc-list a.active{color:var(--primary);border-left-color:var(--primary);font-weight:600}
.toc-list a.h3{padding-left:24px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.toc-list a.h3:hover{color:var(--accent)}

/* ============ 16. ARTICLE TYPOGRAPHY (show) ============ */
.article-body{
  font-family:'Merriweather',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.85;color:var(--text);
  overflow-wrap:break-word;
  word-wrap:break-word;
  word-break:break-word;
  max-width:100%;
}
.article-body p{margin-bottom:1.5em}
.article-body h2{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:1.75rem;font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:2em 0 .7em;color:var(--text);scroll-margin-top:120px;
}
.article-body h3{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:700;
  margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:var(--text);scroll-margin-top:120px;
}
.article-body blockquote{
  border-left:4px solid var(--primary);background:var(--soft);
  padding:20px 26px;margin:2em 0;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;
  font-style:italic;color:var(--text);
}
.article-body ul,.article-body ol{margin:1.5em 0;padding-left:1.5em}
.article-body ul{list-style:disc}
.article-body ol{list-style:decimal}
.article-body li{margin-bottom:.6em}
.article-body a{color:var(--primary);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;word-break:break-all;}
.article-body a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.article-body img{border-radius:var(--radius);margin:2em 0; max-width:100%; height:auto;}
.article-body strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:700}
.article-body table{max-width:100%; display:block; overflow-x:auto;}
.article-body iframe{max-width:100%;}
.article-body pre{overflow-x:auto; max-width:100%;}

/* ============ 17. SOCIAL SHARE (show) ============ */
.share-bar{
  display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:40px 0;padding:20px;
  background:var(--soft);border-radius:var(--radius);align-items:center;
}
.share-bar-label{font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;margin-right:8px;color:var(--text)}
.share-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:9px 16px;
  border-radius:10px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;
  transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.share-btn svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.share-btn.fb{background:#1877F2;color:#fff}
.share-btn.tw{background:#0f1419;color:#fff}
.share-btn.wa{background:#25D366;color:#fff}
.share-btn.cp{background:var(--card);color:var(--text);border:1px solid var(--border)}
.share-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.share-btn.copied{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border-color:var(--primary)}

/* ============ 18. RATING WIDGET (show) ============ */
.rating-card{background:var(--soft);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px;text-align:center;margin:40px 0}
.rating-card h3{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--text)}
.stars{display:inline-flex;gap:6px;margin-bottom:16px}
.star{
  font-size:2.2rem;color:#d1d5db;cursor:pointer;
  transition:color .15s ease, transform .15s ease;line-height:1;user-select:none;
}
.star:hover,.star.hover,.star.active{color:var(--primary);transform:scale(1.1)}
.star.active{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(41,54,129,.4))}
.rating-display{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted)}
.rating-display strong{color:var(--primary);font-size:1.1rem}

/* ============ 20. AUTHOR BOX (show) ============ */
.author-box{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px;margin:40px 0;
}
.author-box-avatar{
  width:90px;height:90px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--accent));
  color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800;font-size:2rem;
}
.author-box-avatar-img{
  width:90px;height:90px;border-radius:50%;
  overflow:hidden;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.author-box-avatar-img img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
}
.author-box h4{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;color:var(--text)}
.author-box .role{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--primary);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:10px}
.author-box p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}

/* ============ 21. COMMENTS SECTION (show) ============ */
.comments-section{margin-top:60px;padding-top:40px;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.comments-header{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:32px}
.comments-header h2{font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--text)}
.comment-count{
  background:var(--soft);color:var(--primary);padding:4px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;
}
.comment-form{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px;margin-bottom:40px}
.comment-form h3{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--text)}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-bottom:16px}
.form-group{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.form-group.full{grid-column:1/-1}
.form-group label{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text)}
.form-group input,.form-group textarea{
  padding:12px 14px;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;
  font-family:inherit;font-size:.95rem;transition:border-color .2s ease;
  background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);
}
.form-group input:focus,.form-group textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--primary)}
.form-group textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical}
.submit-btn{
  background:var(--primary);color:#fff;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:10px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.submit-btn:hover{background:var(--primary-dark);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.comment-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:24px}
.comment-item{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:50px 1fr;gap:16px;padding:24px;
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.comment-avatar{
  width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent),var(--primary));
  color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem;flex-shrink:0;
}
.comment-content{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.comment-header{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.comment-author{font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:var(--text)}
.comment-date{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.comment-text{font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--text)}
.comment-actions{display:flex;gap:16px;margin-top:8px}
.comment-actions button{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;transition:color .2s ease}
.comment-actions button:hover{color:var(--primary)}
.reply-form{margin-top:16px;padding:20px;background:var(--soft);border-radius:10px;display:none}
.reply-form.active{display:block}
.reply-form textarea{
  width:100%;min-height:80px;padding:12px;border:1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:8px;font-family:inherit;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:12px;
  background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);
}
.reply-form textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--primary)}
.reply-form .btn-row{display:flex;gap:10px}
.reply-form button{padding:10px 20px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem}
.reply-form .submit-reply{background:var(--primary);color:#fff}
.reply-form .cancel-reply{background:var(--card);color:var(--text);border:1px solid var(--border)}

/* ============ 22. RELATED POSTS (show) ============ */
.related{margin-top:60px}
.related h2{font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:28px;color:var(--text)}
.related-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.post-badge-sm{
  display:inline-block;background:var(--soft);color:var(--primary);
  padding:3px 9px;border-radius:5px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;width:fit-content;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.post-meta-sm{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);display:flex;gap:10px}

/* ============ 26. TOP PICKS CAROUSEL (CENTERED) ============ */
.top-picks-section{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg) 0%,var(--soft) 100%);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.top-picks-section::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:-200px;right:-200px;
  width:500px;height:500px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(66,116,217,.12) 0%,transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.top-picks-header{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;
  margin-bottom:48px;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.top-picks-header .section-sub{max-width:400px;text-align:right}

/* Carousel container - allows overflow for side cards */
.top-picks-carousel{
  position:relative;
  padding:60px 0 80px;
  /* NO overflow:hidden here - we want side cards visible */
}

/* Track - holds all slides in a row */
.top-picks-track{
  display:flex;
  gap:32px;
  transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  align-items:center;
  padding:20px 0;
  will-change:transform;
}

/* Each slide - fixed percentage width */
.top-pick-slide{
  flex:0 0 65%;  /* Takes 65% of carousel width */
  max-width:800px;
  background:var(--card);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  transition:transform .5s ease, box-shadow .5s ease, opacity .5s ease, filter .5s ease;
  position:relative;
  transform:scale(.85);
  opacity:.35;
  filter:blur(2px);
}

/* Active (centered) card */
.top-pick-slide.active{
  transform:scale(1);
  opacity:1;
  filter:blur(0);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);
  z-index:3;
}

/* Adjacent cards (immediate neighbors) */
.top-pick-slide.adjacent{
  transform:scale(.92);
  opacity:.7;
  filter:blur(0);
}
.top-pick-slide.adjacent:hover{
  opacity:.85;
  transform:scale(.94);
  cursor:pointer;
}

.top-pick-image{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5;
}
.top-pick-image img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.top-pick-slide.active:hover .top-pick-image img{
  transform:scale(1.06);
}
.top-pick-badge{
  position:absolute;top:20px;left:20px;
  background:var(--overlay-soft);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  color:var(--primary);padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}

.top-pick-content{
  padding:36px 32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
}
.top-pick-meta{
  display:flex;gap:16px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.top-pick-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.top-pick-meta svg{width:13px;height:13px;color:var(--accent)}
.top-pick-title{
  font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1.3;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.top-pick-title a{
  color:var(--text);transition:color .2s ease;
}
.top-pick-slide.active:hover .top-pick-title a{
  color:var(--primary);
}
.top-pick-excerpt{
  color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.top-pick-link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  color:var(--primary);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;
  transition:gap .2s ease;
}
.top-pick-link svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .2s ease}
.top-pick-link:hover{gap:12px}
.top-pick-link:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* Arrows - positioned on outer edges */
.top-picks-arrow{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--card);color:var(--primary);
  display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:10;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(41,54,129,.15);
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.top-picks-arrow:hover{
  background:var(--primary);color:#fff;
  transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(41,54,129,.25);
}
.top-picks-arrow svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.top-picks-arrow.prev{left:20px}
.top-picks-arrow.next{right:20px}

/* Dots */
.top-picks-dots{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  margin-top:40px;
}
.top-picks-dots .dot{
  width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--border);cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.top-picks-dots .dot.active{
  background:var(--primary);width:32px;border-radius:5px;
}

.contact-info-grid > div {
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-info-grid > div p a {
  word-break: break-all;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:960px){
  .top-picks-header{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
  .top-picks-header .section-sub{text-align:left}
  .top-pick-slide{
    flex:0 0 80%;
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .top-pick-image{aspect-ratio:16/10}
  .top-picks-arrow{width:44px;height:44px}
  .top-picks-arrow.prev{left:10px}
  .top-picks-arrow.next{right:10px}
  .top-picks-arrow svg{width:18px;height:18px}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .top-pick-slide{
    flex:0 0 90%;
  }
  .top-pick-content{padding:24px 20px}
  .top-pick-title{font-size:1.2rem}
  .top-pick-excerpt{font-size:.88rem}
  .top-picks-arrow{width:40px;height:40px}
  .top-picks-arrow.prev{left:8px}
  .top-picks-arrow.next{right:8px}

  .contact-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ============ 27. TRENDING BAR ============ */
.trending-bar{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary) 0%,var(--accent) 100%);
  padding:16px 0;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(41,54,129,.2);
}
.trending-wrapper{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px}
.trending-label{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;
  white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;
}
.trending-label svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:#FCD34D}
.trending-scroll{
  flex:1;overflow:hidden;position:relative;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,transparent 0%,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,transparent 0%,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent 100%);
}
.trending-track{
  display:flex;gap:32px;animation:scroll 30s linear infinite;
  width:max-content;
}
.trending-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  color:#fff;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:opacity .2s ease;
}
.trending-item:hover{opacity:.8}
.trending-title{font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem}
.trending-count{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.85}
.trending-count svg{width:14px;height:14px}

@keyframes scroll{
  0%{transform:translateX(0)}
  100%{transform:translateX(-50%)}
}
.trending-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused}

/* ============ 28. MEET OUR WRITERS ============ */
.writers-section{background:var(--bg)}
.writers-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px}
.writer-card{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px 24px;
  text-align:center;
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.writer-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(41,54,129,.15);
  border-color:var(--accent);
}
.writer-avatar-img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.writer-avatar-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.writer-card:hover .writer-avatar-img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.writer-name{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--text)}
.writer-role{color:var(--primary);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:12px}
.writer-bio{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:16px}
.writer-stats{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.writer-link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  color:var(--primary);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;
  transition:gap .2s ease;
}
.writer-link svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .2s ease}
.writer-link:hover{gap:10px}
.writer-link:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* ============ 29. EDITORIAL QUOTE ============ */
.editorial-quote{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--soft) 0%,var(--bg) 100%);
  padding:80px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.editorial-quote::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:-100px;left:-100px;
  width:400px;height:400px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(66,116,217,.12) 0%,transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.editorial-quote::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-100px;right:-100px;
  width:400px;height:400px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(41,54,129,.08) 0%,transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.quote-wrapper{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:2}
.quote-icon{width:60px;height:60px;color:var(--accent);opacity:.4;margin-bottom:24px}
.quote-text{
  font-family:'Merriweather',Georgia,serif;
  font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;
  line-height:1.5;color:var(--text);
  margin-bottom:32px;letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.quote-attribution{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.quote-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;text-align:left}
.quote-avatar{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}
.quote-name{font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:var(--text);margin-bottom:2px}
.quote-source{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem}
.quote-read-more{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:var(--primary);color:#fff;
  padding:12px 24px;border-radius:10px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;
  transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.quote-read-more svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .2s ease}
.quote-read-more:hover{background:var(--primary-dark);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.quote-read-more:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ============ 30. READING PROGRESS BAR ============ */
.reading-progress{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--accent));
  z-index:200;transition:width .1s linear;
}

/* ============ 31. CATEGORY ENHANCEMENTS ============ */
.cat-stat{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}
.cat-stat strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:700}
.cat-stat a{color:var(--primary);font-weight:600}
.cat-stat a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.cat-stat-divider{color:var(--border)}

.editors-pick-card{
  position:relative;background:var(--soft);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:40px;border:1px solid var(--border);
}
.editors-pick-ribbon{
  position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;z-index:5;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  background:var(--primary);color:#fff;
  padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(41,54,129,.3);
}
.editors-pick-ribbon svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:#FCD34D}
.editors-pick-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;min-height:340px}
.editors-pick-image{overflow:hidden}
.editors-pick-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s ease}
.editors-pick-card:hover .editors-pick-image img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.editors-pick-body{padding:40px 36px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.editors-pick-title{font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--text)}
.editors-pick-title a:hover{color:var(--primary)}
.editors-pick-excerpt{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:16px}
.editors-pick-meta{display:flex;gap:16px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.editors-pick-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.editors-pick-meta svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--accent)}
.editors-pick-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}

.author-spotlight .spotlight-inner{text-align:center}
.spotlight-avatar{
  width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;
  margin:0 auto 12px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;
}
.author-spotlight h4{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;color:var(--text)}
.spotlight-role{color:var(--primary);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:8px}
.spotlight-bio{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:12px}
.spotlight-stat{
  font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text);font-weight:600;
  background:var(--soft);padding:8px 14px;border-radius:8px;
  display:inline-block;
}

.related-categories-section{background:var(--soft);border-top:1px solid var(--border)}

/* ============ 32. SHOW PAGE ENHANCEMENTS ============ */

.helpful-widget{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px;
  text-align:center;margin:40px 0;
}
.helpful-widget h3{font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--text)}
.helpful-widget>p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:20px}
.helpful-buttons{display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.helpful-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  padding:14px 28px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;
  border:2px solid var(--border);background:var(--card);color:var(--text);
  transition:all .25s ease;
}
.helpful-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.helpful-btn.yes:hover{
  border-color:#22C55E;background:#F0FDF4;color:#166534;
  transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(34,197,94,.15);
}
.helpful-btn.no:hover{
  border-color:#EF4444;background:#FEF2F2;color:#991B1B;
  transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(239,68,68,.15);
}
.helpful-thanks{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  font-weight:600;color:#22C55E;font-size:1rem;margin-top:16px;
}
.helpful-thanks svg{width:22px;height:22px}

.bookmark-btn{background:var(--card);color:var(--text);border:1px solid var(--border)}
.bookmark-btn:hover{border-color:var(--primary);color:var(--primary)}
.bookmark-btn.saved{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border-color:var(--primary)}
.bookmark-btn.saved svg{fill:#fff}
.print-btn{background:var(--card);color:var(--text);border:1px solid var(--border)}
.print-btn:hover{border-color:var(--primary);color:var(--primary)}

.next-article-teaser{
  display:block;margin-top:60px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;position:relative;min-height:300px;
}
.next-article-image{position:relative;width:100%;min-height:300px}
.next-article-image img{
  width:100%;height:100%;min-height:300px;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}
.next-article-teaser:hover .next-article-image img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.next-article-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(26,37,85,.9) 0%,rgba(26,37,85,.4) 60%,transparent 100%);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:40px;color:#fff;
}
.next-article-label{
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:12px;
}
.next-article-title{
  font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.next-article-meta{font-size:.9rem;opacity:.8}

/* ============ 23. FOOTER ============ */
.site-footer{background:var(--navy);color:#cbd5e1;padding:70px 0 0;margin-top:80px}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:50px}
.footer-col h5{color:#fff;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:18px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.footer-col ul li{margin-bottom:10px}
.footer-col a{font-size:.92rem;transition:color .2s ease}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.footer-brand p{font-size:.92rem;margin:16px 0 20px;line-height:1.7}
.footer-brand .logo{color:#fff}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding:22px 0;text-align:center;font-size:.85rem;color:#94a3b8}

/* ============ 33. DARK MODE (COMPREHENSIVE) ============ */
body.dark{
  --bg:#0F1A2E;
  --card:#162340;
  --text:#E8EEF5;
  --muted:#94A3B8;
  --soft:#1E2D4A;
  --border:#2A3F6B;
  --navy:#0A1220;
  --overlay-soft:rgba(22,35,64,.95);
  --overlay-strong:rgba(22,35,64,.85);
  --shadow-sm:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  --shadow-md:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  --shadow-lg:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  --shadow-xl:0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);
}

/* Header */
body.dark .site-header{background:var(--bg);border-bottom-color:var(--border)}
body.dark .site-header.scrolled{box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}

/* Navigation */
body.dark .logo .accent{color:var(--accent)}

/* Search & Drawer */
body.dark .search-overlay{background:rgba(10,18,32,.85)}
body.dark .search-box{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border)}
body.dark .mobile-drawer{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .mobile-drawer a{border-bottom-color:var(--border);color:var(--text)}

/* Hero Carousel */
body.dark .carousel{background:var(--soft)}
body.dark .slide-title{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .carousel-arrow{background:var(--overlay-soft)}
body.dark .carousel-arrow:hover{background:var(--card)}

/* Who We Are */
body.dark .who-text h2{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .trust-card{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .trust-card h4{color:var(--text)}

/* Featured Categories */
body.dark .featured-cat-section{background:var(--soft)}
body.dark .cat-card{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .cat-card h3{color:var(--text)}

/* Recent Posts */
body.dark .post-card{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .post-card-h{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .post-title{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .post-card-h .post-title{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .page-btn{background:var(--card)}

/* Stats */
body.dark .stats{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--soft) 0%,var(--bg) 100%)}

/* Newsletter */
body.dark .newsletter-form{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .newsletter-form input{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .newsletter-form button{background:var(--primary)}
body.dark .newsletter-form button:hover{background:var(--accent)}

/* Page Banner */
body.dark .page-banner{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--soft) 0%,var(--bg) 100%)}
body.dark .page-banner h1{color:var(--text)}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
body.dark .widget{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .widget-title{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .about-widget h4{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .recent-item h5{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .cat-list a{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .newsletter-widget h4{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .spotlight-stat{background:var(--soft);color:var(--text)}
body.dark .popular-item h5{color:var(--text)}

/* Post Header */
body.dark .post-header h1{color:var(--text)}

/* Table of Contents */
body.dark .toc-widget{background:var(--card)}

/* Article Body */
body.dark .article-body{color:#CBD5E1}
body.dark .article-body h2,body.dark .article-body h3{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .article-body strong{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .article-body blockquote{color:#CBD5E1;background:rgba(30,45,74,.6)}

/* Social Share */
body.dark .share-bar{background:var(--soft)}
body.dark .share-bar-label{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .share-btn.cp{background:var(--card);color:var(--text)}

/* Rating */
body.dark .rating-card{background:var(--soft)}
body.dark .rating-card h3{color:var(--text)}

/* Tags */
body.dark .tag{background:var(--soft);color:var(--accent)}

/* Author Box */
body.dark .author-box{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .author-box h4{color:var(--text)}

/* Comments */
body.dark .comments-header h2{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .comment-form{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .comment-form h3{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .comment-item{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .comment-author{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .comment-text{color:#CBD5E1}
body.dark .reply-form{background:var(--soft)}
body.dark .reply-form .cancel-reply{background:var(--card);color:var(--text)}

/* Related Posts */
body.dark .related h2{color:var(--text)}

/* ===== TOP PICKS (DARK) ===== */
body.dark .top-picks-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg) 0%,var(--soft) 100%)}
body.dark .top-pick-slide{background:var(--card);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
body.dark .top-pick-slide.active{box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
body.dark .top-pick-badge{background:var(--overlay-soft);color:var(--accent)}
body.dark .top-pick-title a{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .top-pick-slide.active:hover .top-pick-title a{color:var(--accent)}
body.dark .top-picks-arrow{background:var(--card);color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
body.dark .top-picks-arrow:hover{background:var(--primary);color:#fff}
body.dark .top-picks-dots .dot{background:var(--border)}
body.dark .top-picks-dots .dot.active{background:var(--accent)}

/* ===== MEET OUR WRITERS (DARK) ===== */
body.dark .writers-section{background:var(--bg)}
body.dark .writer-card{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .writer-card:hover{box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
body.dark .writer-name{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .writer-stats{border-color:var(--border)}

/* ===== EDITORIAL QUOTE (DARK) ===== */
body.dark .editorial-quote{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--soft) 0%,var(--bg) 100%)}
body.dark .quote-text{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .quote-name{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .quote-read-more{background:var(--primary)}
body.dark .quote-read-more:hover{background:var(--accent)}

/* ===== CATEGORY ENHANCEMENTS (DARK) ===== */
body.dark .editors-pick-card{background:var(--soft);border-color:var(--border)}
body.dark .editors-pick-title{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .editors-pick-ribbon{background:var(--primary)}
body.dark .related-categories-section{background:var(--soft)}

/* ===== SHOW PAGE ENHANCEMENTS (DARK) ===== */
body.dark .takeaways-box{background:var(--soft);border-color:rgba(66,116,217,.3)}
body.dark .series-indicator{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .series-link{background:var(--soft);color:var(--accent)}
body.dark .series-link:hover{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
body.dark .value-box{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0F2E1F,#122B24);
  border-color:#1F5C3F;color:#86EFAC;
}
body.dark .value-box svg{color:#4ADE80}
body.dark .helpful-widget{background:var(--card)}
body.dark .helpful-widget h3{color:var(--text)}
body.dark .helpful-btn{background:var(--card);color:var(--text);border-color:var(--border)}
body.dark .helpful-btn.yes:hover{background:#0F2E1F;color:#86EFAC;border-color:#1F5C3F}
body.dark .helpful-btn.no:hover{background:#2E0F0F;color:#FCA5A5;border-color:#5C1F1F}
body.dark .helpful-thanks{color:#4ADE80}
body.dark .bookmark-btn{background:var(--card);color:var(--text)}
body.dark .print-btn{background:var(--card);color:var(--text)}
body.dark .next-article-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(10,18,32,.95) 0%,rgba(10,18,32,.5) 60%,transparent 100%);
}

/* Footer in dark mode stays the same (already dark) */

/* ============ 24. ANIMATIONS ============ */
@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
@keyframes slideIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}

/* ============ 25. RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width:960px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .hamburger{display:grid}
  .slide{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:auto}
  .slide-image{aspect-ratio:16/10;order:-1}
  .slide-content{padding:32px 28px}
  .slide-title{font-size:1.7rem}
  .who-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .cat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .post-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .trust-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px}
  .stat-num{font-size:2.2rem}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
  .section{padding:60px 0}
  .section-title{font-size:1.6rem}
  .layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .sidebar{position:static}
  .toc-widget{position:static;margin-bottom:32px}
  .post-header h1{font-size:2rem}
  .related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .author-box{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .author-box-avatar{margin:0 auto}
  .form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .comments-header{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
  .post-card-h{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .post-card-h .post-thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9}
  .page-banner h1{font-size:2rem}
  .trending-wrapper{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
  .trending-scroll{width:100%}
  .writers-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .quote-text{font-size:1.4rem}
  .quote-attribution{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
  .quote-read-more{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .top-picks-header{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
  .top-picks-header .section-sub{text-align:left}
  .top-pick-slide{min-width:calc(70% - 12px);grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .top-pick-image{aspect-ratio:16/10}
  .top-picks-arrow{width:44px;height:44px}
  .top-picks-arrow.prev{left:10px}
  .top-picks-arrow.next{right:10px}
  .top-picks-arrow svg{width:18px;height:18px}
  .editors-pick-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .editors-pick-image{aspect-ratio:16/9}
  .editors-pick-body{padding:28px 24px}
  .editors-pick-title{font-size:1.3rem}
  .series-indicator{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
  .next-article-title{font-size:1.5rem}
  .helpful-buttons{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .helpful-btn{justify-content:center}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .post-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cat-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .newsletter-form{flex-direction:column;background:transparent;padding:0;gap:12px}
  .newsletter-form input{background:var(--card);border-radius:12px}
  .newsletter-form button{width:100%}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .carousel-arrow{width:40px;height:40px}
  .carousel-arrow.prev{left:10px}
  .carousel-arrow.next{right:10px}
  .related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .post-header h1{font-size:1.7rem}
  .post-header{padding:40px 0 28px}
  .share-bar{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .share-btn{justify-content:center}
  .comment-item{grid-template-columns:40px 1fr;gap:12px;padding:16px}
  .comment-avatar{width:40px;height:40px;font-size:1rem}
  .page-banner{padding:40px 0 32px}
  .page-banner h1{font-size:1.7rem}
  .writers-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .trending-item{gap:8px}
  .trending-title{font-size:.85rem}
  .trending-count{font-size:.75rem}
  .quote-text{font-size:1.2rem}
  .quote-icon{width:48px;height:48px}
  .quote-avatar{width:48px;height:48px;font-size:1rem}
  .category-stats-bar{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:6px}
  .cat-stat-divider{display:none}
  .next-article-overlay{padding:24px}
  .next-article-title{font-size:1.3rem}
  .takeaways-box{padding:20px}
  .value-box{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .top-pick-slide{min-width:calc(85% - 12px)}
  .top-pick-content{padding:24px 20px}
  .top-pick-title{font-size:1.2rem}
  .top-pick-excerpt{font-size:.88rem}
  .top-picks-arrow{width:40px;height:40px}
  .top-picks-arrow.prev{left:8px}
  .top-picks-arrow.next{right:8px}
}

/* ============ 34. PRINT STYLES ============ */
@media print{
  .site-header,.site-footer,.sidebar,.share-bar,
  .rating-card,.helpful-widget,.comments-section,
  .related,.toc-widget,.reading-progress,.next-article-teaser,
  .series-indicator,.bookmark-btn,.print-btn{display:none!important}
  .layout{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
  .article-wrap{max-width:100%!important}
  body{font-size:12pt;color:#000;background:#fff}
  .article-body{font-size:11pt;color:#000}
}