/*
Theme Name: NewsBurstTheme
Theme URI: https://newsbursttheme.com
Author: newsburst247-STG
Author URI: https://deepmind.google/antigravity
Description: A premium, ultra-fast, technology-focused WordPress Newspaper & Magazine theme designed for AI News, Gadget Reviews, Cybersecurity updates, Startup news, and Developer reviews. Fully optimized for SEO, Core Web Vitals, Google AdSense, affiliate banners, and featuring a state-of-the-art hashtag categorization system.
Version: 1.0.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: newsbursttheme
*/

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 1. Design System & Custom CSS Properties
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Palette Colors (Forced to Premium Tokens) */
  --primary-color: #2563EB !important;
  --primary-rgb: 37, 99, 235 !important;
  --secondary-color: #06B6D4 !important;
  --secondary-rgb: 6, 182, 212 !important;
  --accent-color: #DC2626 !important;
  --accent-rgb: 220, 38, 38 !important;

  /* Customizer/Category Specific Color Tokens */
  --color-royal-blue: #1D4ED8;
  --color-electric-blue: #3B82F6;
  
  --color-breaking: #DC2626;
  --color-breaking-hover: #B91C1C;
  --color-breaking-badge: #EF4444;

  --color-trending: #F97316;
  --color-trending-hover: #EA580C;
  
  --color-ai: #8B5CF6;
  --color-ai-hover: #7C3AED;

  /* Background Colors */
  --bg-color: #09090B;
  --bg-gradient: linear-gradient(180deg, #09090B 0%, #111827 100%);
  --card-bg: #18181B;
  --card-bg-hover: #27272A;
  --section-bg: #1F2937;
  --sidebar-bg: #111827;

  /* Text Colors */
  --text-color: #FFFFFF;
  --text-secondary: #E5E7EB;
  --text-muted: #CBD5E1;
  --text-description: #9CA3AF;
  --text-disabled: #6B7280;

  /* Borders */
  --border-color: #27272A;
  --border-secondary: #374151;
  --border-hover: #3B82F6;
  --border-active: #2563EB;

  /* Glow & Shadows */
  --glow-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  --shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-blue-glow: 0 0 15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  --shadow-red-glow: 0 0 15px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.35);
  --shadow-purple-glow: 0 0 15px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
  --shadow-orange-glow: 0 0 15px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', 'Sora', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Manrope', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Layout Scales */
  --max-width: 1440px;
  --border-radius: 12px; /* 12px radius as requested */
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --header-height: 80px;
}

/* Reset & Basics */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--bg-gradient);
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

a {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800; /* Inter Extra Bold */
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 2. Header & Navigation (Mega Menu & Ticker)
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-header-bar {
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

body.light-mode .top-header-bar {
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.breaking-news-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.breaking-badge {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.breaking-ticker-outer {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 20px;
}

.breaking-ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  position: absolute;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker-slide 25s linear infinite;
  gap: 50px;
}

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

.ticker-item {
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.top-bar-socials a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.top-bar-socials a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

@keyframes ticker-slide {
  0% { transform: translateX(100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

/* Main Navbar */
.site-header {
  background-color: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

body.light-mode .site-header {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: var(--header-height);
}

.site-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.site-logo span {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.main-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  gap: 20px;
}

.main-nav-list > li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 0;
}

.main-nav-list a {
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.main-nav-list a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Mega Menu Styles */
.has-mega-menu {
  position: static !important;
}

.mega-menu-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: none;
  padding: 30px;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 24px;
  z-index: 999;
}

.has-mega-menu:hover .mega-menu-panel {
  display: grid;
  animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease-out;
}

.mega-cat-info {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.mega-cat-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.mega-cat-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mega-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.mega-post-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mega-post-card img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  height: 100px;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mega-post-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mega-hashtags-col {
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.mega-hash-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin: 4px;
}

.header-right-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-subscribe {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-subscribe:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dark-mode-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dark-mode-toggle:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--glow-color);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 3. Hero News Section (Section 1)
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-wrapper {
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Hero Large Card */
.hero-large-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 540px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.hero-large-card img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-large-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-large-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,23,42,0.95) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-large-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 30px;
}

.category-pill {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tag-badge {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.hero-large-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-large-title a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-large-title a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.hero-large-excerpt {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-large-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}

/* Hero Right Column */
.hero-right-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hero-small-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  height: 122px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-small-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--glow-color);
}

.hero-small-img {
  width: 140px;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-small-info {
  padding: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-small-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-small-title a {
  color: var(--text-color);
}

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

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 4. Trending Slider (Section 2)
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trending-bar {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 15px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trending-label-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.trending-slider-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.trending-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.trending-slide {
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.trending-slide .trend-cat {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.trending-slide .trend-views {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.trending-slider-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.trending-nav-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.trending-nav-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 5. Layout & Sidebar Arrangement
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-body-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.7fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .main-body-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
}

/* Ads Slotted Areas */
.ad-banner-widget {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ad-heading-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 6. Responsive Grids & Sections
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-headline {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.section-headline span {
  position: relative;
}

.section-headline span::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -14px;
  left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.latest-ai-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .latest-ai-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.card-post {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.card-post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.card-post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-post-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.card-post:hover .card-post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card-post-details {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-post-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.card-post-title a {
  color: var(--text-color);
}

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

.card-post-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-post-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 12px;
}

.btn-load-more {
  display: block;
  width: max-content;
  margin: 30px auto;
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-load-more:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Category Large/Small Grid */
.category-block-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .category-block-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.list-row-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.list-row-post:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.list-row-thumb {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.list-row-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.list-row-info h4 a {
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.list-row-info h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 7. AI Tools Directory (Section 7)
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.tools-directory {
  background-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.tools-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.filter-btn {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.tool-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.tool-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
}

.tool-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tool-logo-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.tool-logo {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.tool-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}

.tool-pricing-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tool-pricing-badge.free {
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  color: #10B981;
}

.tool-pricing-badge.paid {
  background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  color: #EF4444;
}

.tool-pricing-badge.freemium {
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.tool-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.tool-link {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.tool-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 8. Gadgets & Reviews Rating Cards (Section 9)
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gadgets-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .gadgets-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .gadgets-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gadget-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gadget-img-box {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.gadget-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.gadget-brand-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(15,23,42,0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.gadget-info {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.gadget-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.gadget-rating-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.star-rating {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.rating-value {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.btn-review {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.btn-review:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 9. Widgets (Sidebar & Custom Widgets)
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.widget {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 24px;
}

.widget-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
  padding-left: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.widget-search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.widget-search-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.widget-search-submit {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.widget-post-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.widget-post-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.widget-post-thumb {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.widget-post-info h5 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.widget-post-info h5 a {
  color: var(--text-color);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 10. Social Shares, Single Post Layout elements
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reading-progress-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  z-index: 1100;
}

.reading-progress-bar {
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
}

.post-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.single-post-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .single-post-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }
}

.post-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.toc-box {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.toc-box-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.toc-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.toc-links li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.toc-links a {
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

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

.post-content-body {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.post-content-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-top: 1.6em;
}

.post-content-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 1.4em;
}

.post-content-body p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-block {
  margin: 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 30px;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: none;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

.author-profile-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.author-avatar {
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
}

.author-bio {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 11. Newsletter CTA Section (Section 15)
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.newsletter-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 48px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -150px;
  left: -150px;
}

.newsletter-headline {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.newsletter-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.newsletter-form-row {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .newsletter-form-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.newsletter-btn {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 12. Search Overlay Modal
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.search-modal {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  position: relative;
}

.search-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.search-modal-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  padding: 12px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  outline: none;
}

.ajax-results-list {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  margin-top: 15px;
  max-height: 300px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: none;
}

.ajax-results-item {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

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

.ajax-results-item a {
  color: var(--text-color);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
 * 13. Footer (Section 14)
 * ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 60px 0 20px 0;
  margin-top: 60px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

body.light-mode .site-footer {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.footer-widgets {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-socials a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

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

/* Scroll to Top */
.btn-scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 99;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-scroll-top:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Fades and animations */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Skeleton Glow Pulse */
.skeleton-pulse {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
.skeleton-pulse::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 20%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 60%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  animation: skeleton-shimmer 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes skeleton-shimmer {
  100% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }
}

/* Stagger Reveal */
.animate-stagger-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: stagger-reveal-in 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes stagger-reveal-in {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Editorial Redesign Components */
.ai-summary-box {
  background: rgba(124, 77, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(124, 77, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(124, 77, 255, 0.05);
}
.ai-summary-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.key-takeaways-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.pros-cons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .pros-cons-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
.pros-column, .cons-column {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 20px;
}
.pros-column h4 {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.cons-column h4 {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.fact-check-box {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 155, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 155, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 20px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.fact-check-badge {
  background: #00E59B;
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.timeline-wrapper {
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}
.timeline-node {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-left: 15px;
}
.timeline-node::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -27px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--primary-color);
}
.timeline-time {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.sticky-share-aside {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .sticky-share-aside {
    display: block;
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
    float: left;
    margin-left: -80px;
    width: 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 10;
  }
  .sticky-share-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .sticky-share-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
}

/* Category Explorer Tree Styles */
.explorer-node:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.explorer-node.active-node {
  background-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1) !important;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2) !important;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.explorer-node.active-node .node-count {
  background-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2) !important;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}
.explorer-box::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}
.explorer-box::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Three Column Layout */
.homepage-three-col-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .homepage-three-col-layout {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .explorer-wrapper-col {
    display: block !important;
    width: 250px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
  }
}