/* ============================================================
   ROOT VARIABLES — Premium Color Palette
   ============================================================ */
:root {
    --royal-blue: #2563EB;
    --electric-blue: #3B82F6;
    --indigo: #4338CA;
    --deep-purple: #6D28D9;
    --violet: #7C3AED;
    --purple-blue: #4F46E5;
    --bg-body: #F8FAFC;
    --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
    --text-primary: #0F172A;
    --text-secondary: #475569;
    --text-muted: #94A3B8;
    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    --shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-hover: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    --radius: 18px;
    --radius-sm: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --max-width: 1280px;
    --header-height: 90px;
    --topbar-height: 40px;
    --nav-height: 56px;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background: var(--bg-body);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding-top: calc(var(--topbar-height) + var(--header-height) + var(--nav-height));
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
ul {
    list-style: none;
}
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLLBAR
   ============================================================ */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-body);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    border-radius: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--indigo);
}

/* ============================================================
   1. TOP INFORMATION BAR
   ============================================================ */
.topbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--topbar-height);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A, #1E293B);
    z-index: 1001;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.topbar .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.topbar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-width: 0;
}

.topbar-left .breaking-badge {
    background: #EF4444;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 2px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: pulse-badge 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-badge {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.6; }
}

.topbar-left .breaking-ticker {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 0;
}

.topbar-left .breaking-ticker .ticker-content {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.topbar-left .breaking-ticker .ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    width: max-content;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    will-change: transform;
    position: relative;
}

.topbar-left .breaking-ticker .ticker-track .ticker-item {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 40px 0 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    user-select: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.topbar-left .breaking-ticker .ticker-track .ticker-item:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.topbar-left .breaking-ticker .ticker-track .ticker-item i {
    color: #FBBF24;
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.topbar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.topbar-right .topbar-location {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}
.topbar-right .topbar-location i {
    color: #FBBF24;
}

.topbar-right .topbar-weather {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}
.topbar-right .topbar-weather i {
    color: #FBBF24;
}

.topbar-right .topbar-date {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.topbar-right .topbar-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.topbar-right .topbar-socials a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.topbar-right .topbar-socials a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   2. MAIN HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--topbar-height);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--header-height);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.header .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-left .logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.header-left .logo img {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.header-left .logo .icon {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.header-left .logo .accent {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.header-left .logo-tagline {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-left: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    max-width: 140px;
}

.header-center {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 24px;
}

.header-center .search-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-body);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0 18px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.header-center .search-bar:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--royal-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.header-center .search-bar i {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.header-center .search-bar input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    outline: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.header-center .search-bar input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.header-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-right .dark-toggle {
    background: var(--bg-body);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.header-right .dark-toggle:hover {
    border-color: var(--royal-blue);
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.header-right .subscribe-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue), var(--violet));
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.header-right .subscribe-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.header-right .hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 1002;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-right .hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 26px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform-origin: center;
}

.header-right .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}
.header-right .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
}
.header-right .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ============================================================
   3. PRIMARY NAVIGATION BAR - NO BLUE LINE
   ============================================================ */
.nav-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: calc(var(--topbar-height) + var(--header-height));
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--nav-height);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue), var(--indigo));
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.nav-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.nav-bar .nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-bar .nav-list li {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-bar .nav-list a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0 18px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* NO BLUE LINE - Removed ::after completely */
.nav-bar .nav-list a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}
.nav-bar .nav-list a.active {
    color: #fff;
}

.nav-bar .nav-list a i {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

/* ---- DROPDOWN MENU ---- */
.nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: #fff;
    min-width: 180px;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 100;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-top: none;
}

.nav-bar .nav-list li:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    height: auto;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: var(--bg-body);
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE OVERLAY & CLOSE BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
.nav-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 998;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-overlay.active {
    display: block !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.mobile-close-btn {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 28px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.dark .mobile-close-btn {
    color: #F1F5F9;
}
.mobile-close-btn:hover {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

body.menu-open {
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAVIGATION - VERTICAL HAMBURGER MENU
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    /* Show hamburger on mobile */
    .header-right .hamburger {
        display: flex !important;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }

    /* Hide desktop navigation, show mobile */
    .nav-bar .nav-list {
        display: none !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        background: var(--bg-card);
        width: 280px;
        max-width: 85%;
        height: 100vh;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -280px;
        z-index: 999;
        box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        padding: 70px 20px 30px;
        overflow-y: auto;
        transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        border-radius: 0;
        background: #fff;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list {
        background: #1E293B;
    }

    /* Show when open */
    .nav-bar .nav-list.open {
        display: flex !important;
        right: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Each nav item - VERTICAL */
    .nav-bar .nav-list li {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 0;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list li {
        border-color: #334155;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list li:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    /* Nav links - VERTICAL - NO BLUE LINE */
    .nav-bar .nav-list a {
        color: var(--text-primary);
        padding: 14px 16px;
        height: auto;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
        border-bottom: none;
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        border-radius: 0;
        background: transparent !important;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list a {
        color: #F1F5F9;
    }

    /* NO BLUE LINE on mobile */
    .nav-bar .nav-list a::after {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .nav-bar .nav-list a:hover,
    .nav-bar .nav-list a.active {
        background: var(--bg-body) !important;
        color: var(--royal-blue) !important;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list a:hover,
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list a.active {
        background: #334155 !important;
        color: #3B82F6 !important;
    }

    /* Dropdown arrow on mobile */
    .nav-bar .nav-list a i.fa-chevron-down {
        margin-left: auto;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        color: var(--text-muted);
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list a i.fa-chevron-down.rotated {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    /* Mobile Dropdown - VERTICAL */
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu {
        position: static !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        background: var(--bg-body) !important;
        display: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu {
        background: #1E293B !important;
    }

    .nav-bar .nav-list li .dropdown-menu.open {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a {
        padding: 12px 16px 12px 40px !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
        color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        background: transparent !important;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a {
        border-color: #334155 !important;
        color: #94A3B8 !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a:last-child {
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a:hover {
        background: var(--bg-card) !important;
        color: var(--royal-blue) !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a:hover {
        background: #334155 !important;
        color: #3B82F6 !important;
    }
}

/* Small mobile */
@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .nav-bar .nav-list {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        right: -100%;
        padding: 60px 16px 20px;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list a {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 12px 14px;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a {
        padding: 10px 14px 10px 32px !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .mobile-close-btn {
        top: 16px;
        right: 16px;
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}

/* Desktop - hide mobile elements */
@media (min-width: 821px) {
    .header-right .hamburger {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .mobile-close-btn,
    .nav-overlay {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        position: static !important;
        right: auto !important;
        width: auto !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list li {
        height: 100%;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        padding: 0 18px;
        height: 100%;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        background: transparent !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list a:hover,
    .nav-bar .nav-list a.active {
        background: transparent !important;
        color: #fff !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(10px);
        transition: var(--transition);
        display: block !important;
        background: #fff;
        min-width: 180px;
        border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        border-top: none;
        padding: 0;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list li:hover .dropdown-menu {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a {
        color: var(--text-primary);
        padding: 10px 20px;
        height: auto;
        font-weight: 500;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        background: #fff !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a:hover {
        background: var(--bg-body) !important;
        color: var(--royal-blue) !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   MAIN CONTENT — 12-Column Grid
   ============================================================ */
.main-content {
    padding: 32px 0 60px;
}

.main-content .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 70% 30%;
    gap: 30px;
}

/* ============================================================
   LEFT COLUMN
   ============================================================ */
.left-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 480px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.hero-slider .slides {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.hero-slider .slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-slider .slide .slide-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75));
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 2px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .slide-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .slide-meta i {
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .read-more-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 12px;
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .read-more-btn:hover {
    background: var(--indigo);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-slider .slider-controls {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 0 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slider .slider-controls button {
    pointer-events: all;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-slider .slider-controls button:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.hero-slider .slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-slider .slider-dots .dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
}

.hero-slider .slider-dots .dot.active {
    background: #fff;
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY CARDS (6 in a row)
   ============================================================ */
.category-rows {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.category-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px 12px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal-blue), var(--violet));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.category-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.category-card .cat-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 8px;
    background: var(--bg-body);
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.category-card:hover .cat-icon {
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.category-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.category-card p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ============================================================ */
.section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-header .view-all {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.section-header .view-all:hover {
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--indigo);
}

/* ============================================================
   EDITOR'S PICKS (4 cards horizontal)
   ============================================================ */
.picks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.pick-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.pick-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.pick-card .pick-img {
    height: 160px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pick-card .pick-img .pick-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 2px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.pick-card .pick-body {
    padding: 16px 18px 18px;
}

.pick-card .pick-body h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.pick-card .pick-body h4:hover {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.pick-card .pick-body .pick-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* ============================================================
   LATEST NEWS (3 cards)
   ============================================================ */
.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.news-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.news-card .news-img {
    height: 160px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-card .news-body {
    padding: 14px 16px 16px;
}

.news-card .news-body .news-category {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.news-card .news-body h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.news-card .news-body h4:hover {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.news-card .news-body p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-card .news-body .news-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.news-card .news-body .read-more-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* ============================================================
   TOPIC GRID (for category pages)
   ============================================================ */
.topic-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.topic-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.topic-card .topic-img {
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.topic-card .topic-body {
    padding: 16px 18px 18px;
}

.topic-card .topic-body .topic-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 2px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: var(--bg-body);
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.topic-card .topic-body h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.topic-card .topic-body p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.topic-card .topic-body .topic-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.topic-card .topic-body .read-more-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* ============================================================
   PODCAST CAROUSEL
   ============================================================ */
.podcast-carousel {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.podcast-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.podcast-card .pod-img {
    height: 160px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.podcast-card .pod-body {
    padding: 14px 16px 16px;
}

.podcast-card .pod-body .pod-episode {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.podcast-card .pod-body h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 4px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.podcast-card .pod-body .pod-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.podcast-card .pod-body .play-btn {
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 4px 16px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.podcast-card .pod-body .play-btn:hover {
    background: var(--indigo);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.podcast-card .pod-body .read-more-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.video-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.video-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.video-card .video-thumb {
    height: 160px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.video-card .video-thumb .play-icon {
    position: absolute;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.video-card:hover .video-thumb .play-icon {
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.video-card .video-thumb .duration {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.video-card .video-body {
    padding: 14px 16px 16px;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT US
   ============================================================ */
.about-hero {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 0 30px;
}

.about-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue), var(--violet));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.about-hero p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.about-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}

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

.about-card .about-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin: 0 auto 12px;
    background: #EFF6FF;
}

.about-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-team {
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.about-team .team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.about-team .team-member {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-team .team-member:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.about-team .team-member .avatar {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF, #EDE9FE);
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.about-team .team-member h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.about-team .team-member span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.contact-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-info h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-info>p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-info .contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-info .contact-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--royal-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.contact-info .contact-item .ci-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info .contact-item .ci-text h4 {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-info .contact-item .ci-text p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 36px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.contact-form-wrap h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-form-wrap .form-sub {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-form-wrap .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-form-wrap .form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.contact-form-wrap .form-group input,
.contact-form-wrap .form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--bg-body);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.contact-form-wrap .form-group input:focus,
.contact-form-wrap .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--royal-blue);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
    background: #fff;
}

.contact-form-wrap .form-group textarea {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.contact-form-wrap .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-form-wrap .submit-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue), var(--violet));
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.contact-form-wrap .submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   RIGHT SIDEBAR
   ============================================================ */
.right-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.sidebar-widget .widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.sidebar-widget .widget-title i {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.podcast-widget-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.podcast-widget-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.podcast-widget-item .pw-thumb {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.podcast-widget-item .pw-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.podcast-widget-item .pw-info h5 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.podcast-widget-item .pw-info .pw-meta {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.podcast-widget-item .pw-play {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.podcast-widget-item .pw-play:hover {
    background: var(--indigo);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.weather-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue), var(--violet));
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px;
}

.weather-widget .weather-icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.weather-widget .weather-temp {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.weather-widget .weather-condition {
    font-size: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.weather-widget .weather-details {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.weather-widget .weather-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    margin: 12px auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.sidebar-newsletter p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sidebar-newsletter .nl-row {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sidebar-newsletter .nl-row input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--bg-body);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.sidebar-newsletter .nl-row input:focus {
    border-color: var(--royal-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.sidebar-newsletter button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue), var(--violet));
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.sidebar-newsletter button:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.trending-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

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

.trending-item .trend-num {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    opacity: 0.5;
    min-width: 28px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.trending-item .trend-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.trending-item .trend-content h5 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.trending-item .trend-content h5:hover {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.trending-item .trend-content .trend-meta {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.social-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-grid .social-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--bg-body);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.social-grid .social-item:hover {
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.social-grid .social-item i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.social-grid .social-item span {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   AD VIDEOS
   ============================================================ */
.ad-video-section {
    margin-top: 40px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 30px;
}

.ad-video-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ad-video-section h2 i {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.ad-video-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.ad-video-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.ad-video-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.ad-video-card video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    background: #0F172A;
}

.ad-video-card .video-info {
    padding: 16px;
}

.ad-video-card .video-info .text h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ad-video-card .video-info .text p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
    background: #0F172A;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    padding: 48px 0 24px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.footer .brand h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer .brand h3 .icon {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}
.footer .brand h3 .accent {
    color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.footer .brand p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 320px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer .brand .socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.footer .brand .socials a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer .brand .socials a:hover {
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer ul li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer ul li a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer ul li a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.footer .bottom {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 24px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.footer .bottom .footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer .bottom .footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

/* ============================================================
   ADMIN SECRET TRIGGER
   ============================================================ */
.admin-secret-trigger {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 9999;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.admin-secret-trigger:hover {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ============================================================
   TAB PAGE TITLES
   ============================================================ */
.tab-page-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.tab-page-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   SEARCH RESULTS
   ============================================================ */
.search-results-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-top: 8px;
    max-height: 300px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: none;
    z-index: 100;
}

.search-results-dropdown.visible {
    display: block;
}

.search-results-dropdown .result-item {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-results-dropdown .result-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.search-results-dropdown .result-item:hover {
    background: var(--bg-body);
}

.search-results-dropdown .result-item .result-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.search-results-dropdown .result-item .result-sub {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.search-results-dropdown .no-results {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE VIEW
   ============================================================ */
.article-view {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px 0 40px;
}

.article-view .article-back {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--royal-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.article-view .article-back:hover {
    gap: 14px;
    color: var(--indigo);
}

.article-view .article-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.article-view .article-header .article-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--royal-blue);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 4px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-view .article-header h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-view .article-header .article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-view .article-header .article-meta i {
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.article-view .article-featured-image {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.article-view .article-featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.article-view .article-body {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-view .article-body p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-view .article-body .article-inline-image {
    margin: 24px 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.article-view .article-body .article-inline-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.article-view .article-body .article-inline-image .caption {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: var(--bg-body);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO MODAL
   ============================================================ */
#videoModal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    z-index: 9999;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

#videoModal .modal-content {
    max-width: 1000px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

#videoModal .modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

#videoModal .modal-close:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    color: #EF4444;
}

#videoModal video {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

#videoModal .modal-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    padding: 12px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   EMPTY STATE
   ============================================================ */
.empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.empty-state i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE STYLES - COMPLETE FIX FOR MOBILE & TABLET
   ============================================================ */

/* ===== TABLET (768px - 1024px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .main-content .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .left-col {
        order: 1;
    }
    .right-col {
        order: 2;
    }

    .hero-slider {
        height: 400px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .category-rows {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .picks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .news-grid .news-card:first-child {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .video-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .topic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .podcast-carousel {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .footer .container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .footer .brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer .brand p {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .footer .brand .socials {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .footer .bottom {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .footer .bottom .footer-links {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

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

    .contact-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .article-view .article-header h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .article-view .article-featured-image img {
        height: 320px;
    }
}

/* ===== MOBILE (up to 820px) - MAIN FIXES ===== */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    /* ===== ROOT VARIABLES OVERRIDE ===== */
    :root {
        --header-height: 64px;
        --topbar-height: 34px;
        --nav-height: 0px;
    }

    body {
        padding-top: 0;
    }

    /* ===== TOPBAR ===== */
    .topbar {
        height: auto;
        padding: 4px 0;
        min-height: 30px;
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        z-index: 1001;
    }
    .topbar .container {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 4px;
        padding: 0 12px;
    }
    .topbar-left {
        width: auto;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .topbar-left .breaking-badge {
        font-size: 0.5rem;
        padding: 1px 8px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .topbar-left .breaking-ticker {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .topbar-left .breaking-ticker .ticker-track .ticker-item {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 0 16px 0 0;
    }
    .topbar-right {
        width: auto;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        gap: 6px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .topbar-right .topbar-socials {
        display: flex !important;
        gap: 4px;
    }
    .topbar-right .topbar-socials a {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
    .topbar-right .topbar-date {
        display: none;
    }
    .topbar-right .topbar-location {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        display: none;
    }
    .topbar-right .topbar-weather {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        display: none;
    }

    /* ===== HEADER - COMPACT ===== */
    .header {
        height: 56px;
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        z-index: 1000;
        background: var(--bg-card);
        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    }
    .header .container {
        padding: 0 12px;
        gap: 6px;
        height: 56px;
    }
    .header-left {
        gap: 6px;
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .header-left .logo {
        font-size: 1rem;
        gap: 4px;
    }
    .header-left .logo img {
        height: 32px;
    }
    .header-left .logo-tagline {
        display: none;
    }
    .header-center {
        display: none;
    }
    .header-right {
        gap: 4px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .header-right .dark-toggle {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .header-right .subscribe-btn {
        padding: 4px 10px;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        display: inline-block;
    }
    .header-right .hamburger {
        display: flex !important;
        padding: 4px;
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
    }
    .header-right .hamburger span {
        width: 20px;
        height: 2px;
    }

    /* ===== NAV BAR - REDUCED HEIGHT ===== */
    .nav-bar {
        height: 0;
        overflow: visible;
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        z-index: 999;
        background: transparent;
        box-shadow: none;
    }
    .nav-bar .container {
        padding: 0 12px;
        height: 0;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list {
        display: none !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        background: var(--bg-card);
        width: 280px;
        max-width: 85%;
        height: 100vh;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -280px;
        z-index: 999;
        box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        padding: 70px 20px 30px;
        overflow-y: auto;
        transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        border-radius: 0;
        background: #fff;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list {
        background: #1E293B;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list.open {
        display: flex !important;
        right: 0 !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list li {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 0;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list li {
        border-color: #334155;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list li:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list a {
        color: var(--text-primary);
        padding: 12px 16px;
        height: auto;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        border-radius: 0;
        background: transparent !important;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list a {
        color: #F1F5F9;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list a::after {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list a:hover,
    .nav-bar .nav-list a.active {
        background: var(--bg-body) !important;
        color: var(--royal-blue) !important;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list a:hover,
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list a.active {
        background: #334155 !important;
        color: #3B82F6 !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list a i.fa-chevron-down {
        margin-left: auto;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        color: var(--text-muted);
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list a i.fa-chevron-down.rotated {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu {
        position: static !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        background: var(--bg-body) !important;
        display: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu {
        background: #1E293B !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list li .dropdown-menu.open {
        display: block !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a {
        padding: 10px 16px 10px 32px !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
        color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        background: transparent !important;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a {
        border-color: #334155 !important;
        color: #94A3B8 !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a:last-child {
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a:hover {
        background: var(--bg-card) !important;
        color: var(--royal-blue) !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a:hover {
        background: #334155 !important;
        color: #3B82F6 !important;
    }

    /* ===== MAIN CONTENT ===== */
    .main-content {
        padding: 16px 0 30px;
    }
    .main-content .container {
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 0 12px;
    }

    /* ===== HERO SLIDER - COMPACT ===== */
    .hero-slider {
        height: 360px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay {
        padding: 16px 18px 20px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .badge {
        font-size: 0.5rem;
        padding: 2px 10px;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay h2 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
        line-height: 1.15;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay p {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .slide-meta {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        gap: 8px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .slide-meta span {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .read-more-btn {
        padding: 5px 16px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        margin-top: 6px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slider-controls button {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    .hero-slider .slider-dots {
        bottom: 10px;
        gap: 6px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slider-dots .dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slider-dots .dot.active {
        width: 20px;
    }

    /* ===== CATEGORY CARDS - 2 PER ROW ===== */
    .category-rows {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .category-card {
        padding: 10px 6px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .category-card .cat-icon {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
    }
    .category-card h4 {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .category-card p {
        font-size: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* ===== SECTION HEADERS ===== */
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .section-header .view-all {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    /* ===== EDITOR'S PICKS ===== */
    .picks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .pick-card .pick-img {
        height: 120px;
    }
    .pick-card .pick-img .pick-badge {
        font-size: 0.5rem;
        padding: 1px 8px;
        top: 8px;
        left: 8px;
    }
    .pick-card .pick-body {
        padding: 10px 12px 12px;
    }
    .pick-card .pick-body h4 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .pick-card .pick-body .pick-meta {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        gap: 6px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    /* ===== LATEST NEWS ===== */
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .news-grid .news-card:first-child {
        grid-column: 1;
    }
    .news-card .news-img {
        height: 140px;
    }
    .news-card .news-body {
        padding: 10px 12px 12px;
    }
    .news-card .news-body h4 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .news-card .news-body p {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    }
    .news-card .news-body .news-meta {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        gap: 6px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        margin-top: 4px;
    }
    .news-card .news-body .read-more-link {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        margin-top: 4px;
    }

    /* ===== VIDEO GRID ===== */
    .video-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .video-card .video-thumb {
        height: 120px;
    }
    .video-card .video-thumb .play-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .video-card .video-thumb .duration {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        padding: 1px 8px;
        bottom: 8px;
        right: 8px;
    }
    .video-card .video-body {
        padding: 8px 10px 10px;
    }
    .video-card .video-body h4 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    /* ===== SIDEBAR ===== */
    .right-col {
        gap: 14px;
    }
    .sidebar-widget {
        padding: 14px 16px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .sidebar-widget .widget-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .podcast-widget-item .pw-thumb {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }
    .podcast-widget-item .pw-info h5 {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .podcast-widget-item .pw-info .pw-meta {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
    .podcast-widget-item .pw-play {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
    .footer {
        padding: 24px 0 12px;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
    .footer .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer .brand {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer .brand p {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .footer .brand .socials {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .footer .brand .socials a {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    .footer h4 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .footer ul li a {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .footer .bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 6px;
        padding-top: 12px;
        margin-top: 4px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    .footer .bottom .footer-links {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .footer .brand h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* ===== CONTACT ===== */
    .contact-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .contact-info h2 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    .contact-info>p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .contact-info .contact-item {
        padding: 10px 14px;
    }
    .contact-info .contact-item .ci-icon {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .contact-info .contact-item .ci-text h4 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .contact-info .contact-item .ci-text p {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .contact-form-wrap {
        padding: 16px 14px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    .contact-form-wrap h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .contact-form-wrap .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .contact-form-wrap .form-group input,
    .contact-form-wrap .form-group textarea {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }
    .contact-form-wrap .submit-btn {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 10px 20px;
    }

    /* ===== ABOUT ===== */
    .about-hero h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .about-hero p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .about-card {
        padding: 16px 14px;
    }
    .about-card .about-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .about-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .about-card p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .about-team .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .about-team .team-member {
        padding: 12px 10px;
    }
    .about-team .team-member .avatar {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .about-team .team-member h4 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .about-team .team-member span {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    /* ===== ARTICLE VIEW ===== */
    .article-view {
        padding: 10px 0 20px;
    }
    .article-view .article-header h1 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .article-view .article-header .article-meta {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .article-view .article-featured-image img {
        height: 180px;
    }
    .article-view .article-body {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .article-view .article-body .article-inline-image img {
        height: 140px;
    }
    .article-view .article-body .article-inline-image .caption {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 6px 10px;
    }
    .article-view .article-back {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    /* ===== VIDEO MODAL ===== */
    #videoModal {
        padding: 10px;
    }
    #videoModal .modal-close {
        top: -28px;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    #videoModal .modal-title {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 6px 0;
    }

    /* ===== ADMIN TRIGGER ===== */
    .admin-secret-trigger {
        width: 10px;
        height: 10px;
        bottom: 10px;
        right: 10px;
    }
}

/* ===== SMALL MOBILE (up to 500px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 500px) {
    /* Topbar */
    .topbar-right .topbar-socials {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .topbar-left .breaking-badge {
        font-size: 0.45rem;
        padding: 1px 6px;
    }
    .topbar-left .breaking-ticker .ticker-track .ticker-item {
        font-size: 0.55rem;
        padding: 0 12px 0 0;
    }

    /* Header */
    .header {
        height: 48px;
    }
    .header .container {
        height: 48px;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    .header-left .logo img {
        height: 28px;
    }
    .header-left .logo {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .header-right .subscribe-btn {
        display: none;
    }
    .header-right .dark-toggle {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
    .header-right .hamburger {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
    }
    .header-right .hamburger span {
        width: 18px;
        height: 2px;
    }

    /* Hero Slider */
    .hero-slider {
        height: 300px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay {
        padding: 12px 14px 16px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay h2 {
        font-size: 1rem;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay p {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .slide-meta {
        font-size: 0.55rem;
        gap: 4px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .read-more-btn {
        padding: 4px 12px;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        margin-top: 4px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slider-controls button {
        width: 26px;
        height: 26px;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
    .hero-slider .slider-dots {
        bottom: 8px;
        gap: 4px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slider-dots .dot {
        width: 6px;
        height: 6px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slider-dots .dot.active {
        width: 14px;
    }

    /* Category Cards */
    .category-rows {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 6px;
    }
    .category-card {
        padding: 8px 4px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
    .category-card .cat-icon {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }
    .category-card h4 {
        font-size: 0.55rem;
    }
    .category-card p {
        font-size: 0.45rem;
    }

    /* Section Headers */
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .section-header .view-all {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }

    /* Grids - Single column */
    .picks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .video-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .topic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .podcast-carousel {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    /* Cards */
    .pick-card .pick-img {
        height: 160px;
    }
    .news-card .news-img {
        height: 160px;
    }
    .video-card .video-thumb {
        height: 160px;
    }
    .topic-card .topic-img {
        height: 160px;
    }
    .podcast-card .pod-img {
        height: 160px;
    }

    /* Sidebar */
    .sidebar-widget {
        padding: 12px;
    }
    .sidebar-widget .widget-title {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer .brand h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .footer .brand p {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    .footer .brand .socials a {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
    .footer h4 {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    .footer ul li a {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    /* Mobile Nav */
    .nav-bar .nav-list {
        padding: 56px 16px 20px;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list a {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 10px 12px;
    }
    .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a {
        padding: 8px 12px 8px 28px !important;
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    }
    .mobile-close-btn {
        top: 12px;
        right: 12px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    /* About */
    .about-hero h1 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    .about-team .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Contact */
    .contact-info h2 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .contact-form-wrap {
        padding: 12px 10px;
    }
    .contact-form-wrap h3 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .contact-form-wrap .form-sub {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* ===== EXTRA SMALL (up to 360px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .topbar-left .breaking-ticker .ticker-track .ticker-item {
        font-size: 0.5rem;
        padding: 0 8px 0 0;
    }
    .hero-slider {
        height: 250px;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay h2 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .slide-meta span {
        font-size: 0.5rem;
    }
    .hero-slider .slide .slide-overlay .read-more-btn {
        font-size: 0.55rem;
        padding: 3px 10px;
    }
    .category-card {
        padding: 6px 3px;
    }
    .category-card .cat-icon {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        font-size: 0.5rem;
    }
    .category-card h4 {
        font-size: 0.5rem;
    }
    .category-card p {
        font-size: 0.4rem;
    }
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .section-header .view-all {
        font-size: 0.55rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   DARK MODE SUPPORT FOR RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list {
        background: #1E293B;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list a {
        color: #F1F5F9;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list a:hover,
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list a.active {
        background: #334155;
        color: #3B82F6;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu {
        background: #1E293B;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a {
        color: #94A3B8;
        border-color: #334155;
    }
    .dark .nav-bar .nav-list .dropdown-menu a:hover {
        background: #334155;
        color: #3B82F6;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   TOUCH-FRIENDLY TARGETS
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    button,
    .category-card,
    .pick-card,
    .news-card,
    .video-card,
    .topic-card,
    .podcast-card,
    .social-item,
    .nav-list a,
    .pw-play {
        min-height: 44px;
        min-width: 44px;
    }
    .nav-list a {
        min-height: 48px;
    }
    input,
    select,
    textarea {
        font-size: 16px !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLLBAR FOR MOBILE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    ::-webkit-scrollbar {
        width: 3px;
    }
    .nav-list {
        scrollbar-width: thin;
    }
    .subscriber-list {
        scrollbar-width: thin;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   ADMIN DROPDOWN ON MOBILE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .admin-tabs {
        overflow-x: auto;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding: 4px 0;
        gap: 4px;
    }
    .admin-tabs a {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        white-space: nowrap;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .admin-header {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 6px;
    }
    .admin-header .brand h1 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .admin-header .user-info {
        gap: 4px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .admin-header .user-info .username {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
    .admin-header .user-info .logout-btn {
        padding: 3px 10px;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
}