/*
Theme Name: Plain Township
Theme URI: https://plaintownship.example
Author: OZARKK Dev
Author URI: https://ozarkk.dev
Description: Plain Township — ธีมข่าวชุมชน/เทศบาล โทนเขียวป่าผสมครีม เป็นทางการและเข้าถึงง่าย เน้น Speed, SEO และ Accessibility. Classic PHP theme, dependency-free.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: techlens
Tags: news, magazine, thai, seo, accessibility-ready
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   Design Tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  --bg:#EFEEE4;
  --ink:#16281C;
  --ink-2:#0F1C14;
  --accent:#3F7D45;
  --accent-hover:#5C9C61;
  --body:#404A3F;
  --muted:#6C766A;
  --faint:#8E968A;
  --border:#DEDECD;
  --border-2:#D2D2BE;
  --border-3:#C4C4AC;
  --panel:#F6F5EC;
  --img:#DADACA;
  --white:#FFFFFF;

  --serif:'PT Serif', 'Noto Serif Thai', Georgia, serif;
  --sans:'PT Sans', 'IBM Plex Sans Thai', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --mono:'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;

  --container:1220px;
  --radius:4px;
  --shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(20,22,28,.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(20,22,28,.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & Base
   ========================================================================== */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--body);
  background:var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;transition:color .15s ease}
a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .5em;line-height:1.25;font-weight:700}
p{margin:0 0 1em}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:2px}

.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;z-index:9999}
.skip-link:focus{left:8px;top:8px}

.screen-reader-text{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout Shell
   ========================================================================== */
.container{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px}
.site{
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-2);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  min-height:100vh;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header{background:var(--white);color:var(--ink);height:64px;display:flex;align-items:center;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-2)}
.site-header .container{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px}
.brand{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:22px;color:var(--ink);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.brand.has-logo{display:inline-block}
.brand.has-logo img,.brand.has-logo .custom-logo-link img{max-height:40px;width:auto;display:block}
.footer-brand .brand.has-logo img{max-height:34px}
.custom-logo-link{display:block;line-height:0}
.brand:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.brand-dot{width:8px;height:8px;background:var(--accent);border-radius:50%;display:inline-block}
.primary-nav ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;gap:22px}
.primary-nav a{color:var(--body);font-size:14px;font-weight:500}
.primary-nav a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.header-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.header-search{display:flex;align-items:center;background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--border-2);border-radius:4px;padding:6px 10px;gap:6px}
.header-search input{background:transparent;border:0;outline:0;color:var(--ink);font-size:13px;width:180px;font-family:inherit}
.header-search input::placeholder{color:var(--faint)}
.header-search button{background:transparent;border:0;color:var(--muted);padding:0;min-width:28px;min-height:28px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer}
.lang-toggle{display:inline-flex;background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--border-2);border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden;font-size:12px}
.lang-toggle a{padding:5px 12px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
.lang-toggle a.is-active{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}

.nav-toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:5px;width:44px;height:44px;padding:0;background:transparent;border:0;flex-shrink:0}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;transition:transform .2s ease,opacity .2s ease}
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
.nav-collapse{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;flex:1;min-width:0}

@media (max-width:900px){
	.site-header{height:auto;min-height:64px}
	.site-header .container{flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px}
	.nav-toggle{display:flex}
	.nav-collapse{
		display:none;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;justify-content:flex-start;gap:16px;
		flex-basis:100%;width:100%;order:3;
		padding-top:14px;margin-top:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);
	}
	.nav-collapse.is-open{display:flex}
	.primary-nav ul{flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
	.primary-nav a{display:block;padding:10px 4px}
	.header-right{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:12px}
	.header-search{width:100%}
	.header-search input{width:100%}
	.lang-toggle{align-self:flex-start}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Breaking Ticker
   ========================================================================== */
.ticker{background:var(--ink-2);color:#EDEAE4;font-size:13px;padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #000}
.ticker-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.ticker-pill{background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-weight:700;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:3px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.4px;text-transform:uppercase;flex-shrink:0}
.ticker-text{white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;color:#D5D2CB}

.ticker-track{flex:1;overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 24px,#000 calc(100% - 24px),transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 24px,#000 calc(100% - 24px),transparent)}
.ticker-track-move{display:flex;align-items:center;width:max-content;white-space:nowrap;animation:ticker-scroll 28s linear infinite}
.ticker-track:hover .ticker-track-move{animation-play-state:paused}
.ticker-track-inner{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;flex-shrink:0}
.ticker-track-inner a{color:#D5D2CB;font-weight:500}
.ticker-track-inner a:hover{color:var(--accent-hover)}
.ticker-sep{color:var(--faint);margin:0 14px}
@keyframes ticker-scroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ticker-track-move{animation:none}}

/* ==========================================================================
   Breadcrumb
   ========================================================================== */
.breadcrumb-bar{background:var(--panel);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.breadcrumb-bar .container{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px}
.breadcrumb{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}
.breadcrumb ol{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;align-items:center}
.breadcrumb li{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.breadcrumb li + li::before{content:"›";color:var(--faint);margin-right:2px}
.breadcrumb a{color:var(--muted)}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.breadcrumb .is-current{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.breadcrumb-debug{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--faint)}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main / Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.main{padding:36px 0 56px}
.layout-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 320px;gap:40px}
@media (max-width:960px){.layout-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero (front page)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{margin-bottom:36px}
.hero-media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:var(--img);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:18px}
.hero-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.side-story .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.meta-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cat-pill{display:inline-block;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:3px 10px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.3px;text-transform:uppercase;border-radius:3px}
.cat-pill:hover{color:#fff;background:var(--accent)}
.hero h1{font-size:40px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;margin:8px 0 14px}
.hero .lede{font-size:17px;color:var(--body);max-width:820px}

/* Side stories under hero */
.side-stories{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:28px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
@media (max-width:800px){.side-stories{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.side-story .thumb{display:block;aspect-ratio:4/3;background:var(--img);border-radius:var(--radius);margin-bottom:10px;overflow:hidden}
.side-story h3{font-size:17px;line-height:1.35;margin:6px 0}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Header
   ========================================================================== */
.section-head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;margin:36px 0 18px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink)}
.section-head h2{font-size:22px;margin:0}
.section-head .en{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--faint);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.8px}

/* ==========================================================================
   Post Cards Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.card-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:28px}
.card-grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
@media (max-width:700px){.card-grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.section-head a.en{color:var(--faint)}
.section-head a.en:hover{color:var(--accent)}
@media (max-width:700px){.card-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.card .thumb{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--img);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:12px}
.card h3{font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;margin:8px 0}
.card p{color:var(--body);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;margin:6px 0 10px;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.card .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}

.load-more{display:block;margin:32px auto 0;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border-2);color:var(--ink);padding:12px 28px;font-weight:600;border-radius:var(--radius);font-family:inherit}
.load-more:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}

/* ==========================================================================
   Post List (archive rows)
   ========================================================================== */
.post-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:220px 1fr;gap:20px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.post-row:first-child{padding-top:0}
@media (max-width:640px){.post-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.post-row .thumb{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--img);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden}
.post-row h3{font-size:20px;margin:6px 0 6px}
.post-row p{font-size:14px;color:var(--body);margin:6px 0}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sidebar Widgets
   ========================================================================== */
.sidebar > * + *{margin-top:28px}
.widget{background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:20px}
.widget h2,.widget h3{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 14px;font-weight:700}
.top-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;counter-reset:top}
.top-list li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:28px 1fr;gap:10px;padding:10px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.top-list li:first-child{border-top:0;padding-top:0}
.top-list li::before{counter-increment:top;content:counter(top);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:14px;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600}
.top-list a{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.top-list a:hover{color:var(--accent)}

.newsletter{background:var(--ink);color:#EDEAE4;border-color:var(--ink)}
.newsletter h3{color:var(--faint)}
.newsletter p{color:#D5D2CB;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 12px}
.newsletter input[type=email]{width:100%;padding:10px 12px;background:#1E2028;border:1px solid #2A2D36;color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);font-family:inherit;margin-bottom:8px}
.newsletter button{width:100%;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;border:0;padding:10px;font-weight:700;border-radius:var(--radius)}
.newsletter button:hover{background:var(--accent-hover);color:#fff}

.tag-cloud{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.tag-cloud a{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border-2);padding:5px 10px;font-size:12.5px;border-radius:3px;color:var(--body)}
.tag-cloud a:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}

.cat-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.cat-list li{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:9px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);font-size:14px}
.cat-list li:first-child{border-top:0}
.cat-list .count{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--faint)}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Post
   ========================================================================== */
.article-head{margin-bottom:24px}
.article-head h1{font-size:42px;line-height:1.2;margin:10px 0 14px}
.article-subtitle{font-size:18px;color:var(--body);margin:0 0 20px}
.author-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.avatar{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--img);flex-shrink:0;overflow:hidden;object-fit:cover}
.avatar.lg{width:72px;height:72px}
.author-meta{flex:1;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted)}
.author-meta .name{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:15px}
.author-actions{display:flex;gap:8px}
.btn-icon{background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--border-2);width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:var(--radius);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--muted)}
.btn-icon:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}

.featured{margin:24px 0}
.featured .media{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:var(--img);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden}
.featured figcaption{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;font-style:italic}

.callout{background:var(--panel);border-left:4px solid var(--accent);padding:18px 22px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0}
.callout-label{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700}
.callout ul{margin:0;padding-left:20px}
.callout li{margin:6px 0;color:var(--ink)}

.article-body{font-size:17px;line-height:1.8;color:var(--body)}
.article-body p{margin:0 0 1.2em}
.article-body h2{font-size:26px;margin:1.6em 0 .6em}

.tag-list{margin:32px 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;align-items:center}
.tag-list .label{font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:var(--muted);margin-right:6px}

.author-bio{background:var(--ink);color:#EDEAE4;padding:24px;border-radius:var(--radius);margin:24px 0;display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start}
.author-bio .name{color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 4px}
.author-bio p{color:#D5D2CB;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 8px}
.author-bio a{color:var(--accent-hover);font-size:14px}

.related-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:16px}
@media (max-width:800px){.related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* TOC */
.toc{position:sticky;top:16px}
.toc ol{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;counter-reset:toc}
.toc li{padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);font-size:14px;display:flex;gap:10px}
.toc li:first-child{border-top:0}
.toc li::before{counter-increment:toc;content:counter(toc,decimal-leading-zero);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--faint);flex-shrink:0}
.toc a{color:var(--body)}
.toc li.is-active a{color:var(--accent);font-weight:600}

/* ==========================================================================
   Search / 404
   ========================================================================== */
.search-hero{background:var(--panel);padding:28px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);margin-bottom:24px}
.search-hero form{display:flex;gap:8px}
.search-hero input{flex:1;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid var(--border-2);border-radius:var(--radius);font-family:inherit;font-size:15px}
.search-hero button{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border:0;padding:0 22px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-weight:700}
.search-count{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px}
.result-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:160px 1fr;gap:18px;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.result-item.no-thumb{display:block}
.result-item .thumb{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--img);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden}
.result-item .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.result-item h3{font-size:19px;margin:0 0 4px}
@media (max-width:480px){.result-item{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.note-box{margin-top:24px;padding:14px 16px;border:1px dashed var(--border-2);border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);background:var(--panel)}

.not-found{text-align:center;padding:60px 20px}
.not-found .code{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:96px;font-weight:700;color:var(--accent);line-height:1;margin:0 0 12px}
.not-found h1{font-size:32px;margin:0 0 16px}
.not-found .search-hero{max-width:520px;margin:20px auto 40px}

/* ==========================================================================
   About / Page
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero h1{font-size:38px;margin-bottom:14px}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin:32px 0}
@media (max-width:700px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.stat{background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px;text-align:center}
.stat .num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:36px;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;line-height:1;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}
.stat .label{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}

.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;margin:20px 0}
@media (max-width:800px){.team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
.team-member{text-align:center}
.team-member .avatar{margin:0 auto 10px;width:96px;height:96px}
.team-member .name{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);font-size:16px;margin:0}
.team-member .role{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}

.contact-card{background:var(--ink);color:#EDEAE4;padding:24px;border-radius:var(--radius)}
.contact-card h3{color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 14px}
.contact-card p, .contact-card a{color:#D5D2CB;font-size:14px}
.contact-card a{display:block;margin:4px 0}
.contact-card .cta{display:inline-block;margin-top:14px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-weight:700}
.contact-card .cta:hover{background:var(--accent-hover);color:#fff}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pagination
   ========================================================================== */
.pagination{display:flex;gap:6px;margin-top:32px;justify-content:center}
.pagination a, .pagination span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-width:38px;height:38px;padding:0 12px;border:1px solid var(--border-2);border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.pagination .current{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}
.pagination a:hover{background:var(--panel)}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer{background:var(--white);color:var(--body);margin-top:40px;border-top:1px solid var(--border-2)}
.footer-grid{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:32px;padding:44px 0 32px}
.footer-brand{flex:1 1 260px;max-width:340px}
.footer-col{flex:1 1 140px}
@media (max-width:600px){.footer-grid{flex-direction:column}.footer-brand,.footer-col{flex:none;max-width:none}}
.footer-brand .brand{font-size:24px}
.footer-brand p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin-top:10px;max-width:320px}
.footer-col h2{color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 14px;font-weight:700}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.footer-col li{margin:8px 0;font-size:14px}
.footer-col a{color:var(--muted)}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid var(--border);padding:18px 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:13px;color:var(--faint);flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}
.footer-bottom ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;gap:18px}
.footer-bottom a{color:var(--faint)}
.footer-bottom a:hover{color:var(--accent)}

/* ==========================================================================
   Categories index page (page-categories.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.cats-page{padding:36px 32px;max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto}
.cats-page .kicker{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--faint);text-transform:uppercase}
.cats-page .page-hero{max-width:720px;margin-bottom:8px}
.cats-page .page-hero h1{margin:8px 0 10px}
.cats-page .lede{margin:0}

.cats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin:30px 0 10px}
@media (max-width:900px){.cats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:600px){.cats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.cat-card{
  --cat-accent:var(--accent);
  position:relative;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-2);
  border-top:3px solid var(--cat-accent);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:22px;
  transition:box-shadow .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.cat-card:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 34px -22px rgba(20,22,28,.35);transform:translateY(-2px);color:inherit}
.cat-card-count{
  align-self:flex-start;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--cat-accent);
  background:color-mix(in srgb, var(--cat-accent) 12%, transparent);
  border-radius:999px;padding:3px 10px;
}
.cat-card h2{margin:0;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:21px;line-height:1.3;color:var(--ink)}
.cat-card p{margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted);flex:1}
.cat-card-empty{font-style:italic}
.cat-card-link{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--cat-accent)}

.cats-empty{background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:40px;text-align:center;color:var(--muted);margin:30px 0}
.cats-page-content{margin-top:30px;padding-top:30px;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}

.widget-empty{font-size:13px;color:var(--faint);font-style:italic;margin:0}

/* ==========================================================================
   All-news page (page-news.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.news-page{padding:36px 32px;max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto}
.news-page .kicker{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--faint);text-transform:uppercase}
.news-page .page-hero{max-width:720px;margin-bottom:8px}
.news-page .page-hero h1{margin:8px 0 10px}
.news-page .lede{margin:0}
.news-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);margin-top:30px}
@media (max-width:900px){.news-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:600px){.news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact form (page-contact.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-form{margin-top:30px;padding-top:30px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;max-width:560px}
.contact-form .form-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.contact-form label{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea{
  font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--border-2);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:10px 12px;background:var(--white);
}
.contact-form input:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:1px}
.contact-form textarea{resize:vertical}
.cta-btn{align-self:flex-start;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;border:0;padding:12px 26px;font-weight:700;border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:15px}
.cta-btn:hover{background:var(--accent-hover)}
.form-notice{margin:20px 0;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:14px}
.form-notice.success{background:#E8F5E9;color:#1B5E20;border:1px solid #A5D6A7}
.form-notice.error{background:#FDECEA;color:#B71C1C;border:1px solid #F5C6C2}

/* ==========================================================================
   Editorial policy list (page-editorial-policy.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.policy-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;margin-top:30px}
.policy-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;gap:18px;padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
.policy-num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:20px;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600}
.policy-item h2{font-size:19px;margin:0 0 8px}
.policy-item p{margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--body)}

.gambling-disclaimer{margin-top:10px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--faint);max-width:640px}

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout Variant 2 — Sidebar Left
   ========================================================================== */
.layout-grid{grid-template-columns:320px minmax(0,1fr)}
.layout-grid > aside.sidebar{order:-1}
@media (max-width:960px){.layout-grid > aside.sidebar{order:0}}

/* ==========================================================================
   Front page (cryptokonf-inspired) — Hero row, Trending, Highlights, CTA
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero + Trending side-by-side */
.hero-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.55fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:28px;
  margin-bottom:36px;
  align-items:start;
}
@media (max-width:900px){.hero-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.hero--split{margin-bottom:0}
.hero--split .hero-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;margin-bottom:16px}
.hero-cat-overlay{
  position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;
  background:var(--accent);color:#fff;
  padding:5px 12px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.4px;
  border-radius:3px;text-transform:uppercase;
  box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.hero--split h1{font-size:34px;margin:6px 0 12px}
.hero--split .lede{font-size:16px;max-width:none;margin-bottom:14px}
.hero-cta{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;
  color:var(--accent);
}
.hero-cta:hover{color:var(--accent-hover)}

/* Trending panel (numbered list) */
.trending-panel{
  background:var(--panel);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:20px 22px;
  position:sticky;top:16px;
}
.trending-head{
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;
  margin:0 0 14px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);
}
.trending-head h2{font-size:18px;margin:0;font-family:var(--serif)}
.trending-head .en{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--faint);letter-spacing:.8px}

.trending-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;counter-reset:trend}
.trending-list li{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:32px 1fr;gap:12px;align-items:start;
  padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.trending-list li:first-child{border-top:0;padding-top:0}
.trending-list li::before{
  counter-increment:trend;content:counter(trend,decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:20px;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--accent);line-height:1;
}
.trending-list a{display:block;color:var(--ink)}
.trending-list a:hover .trending-title{color:var(--accent)}
.trending-title{
  display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:4px;
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;
}
.trending-meta{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--sans)}
.trending-cat{color:var(--accent);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.3px}

@media (max-width:900px){.trending-panel{position:static}}

/* Featured two-up right under hero */
.featured-two{margin-bottom:8px}
.card-grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
@media (max-width:700px){.card-grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Highlight list — horizontal rows */
.highlight-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;margin-bottom:8px}
.highlight-row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr;gap:20px;
  padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.highlight-row:first-child{padding-top:6px}
.highlight-row:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.highlight-row .thumb{
  display:block;aspect-ratio:4/3;background:var(--img);
  border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
}
.highlight-row .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.highlight-row h3{font-size:19px;line-height:1.35;margin:4px 0 8px}
.highlight-row p{
  color:var(--body);font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 10px;
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .highlight-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .highlight-row .thumb{aspect-ratio:16/10;max-width:100%}
}

/* Featured Topic CTA Box */
.topic-cta{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink) 0%,var(--ink-2) 100%);
  color:#EDEAE4;
  padding:32px 34px;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  margin:44px 0 8px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  border:1px solid var(--ink-2);
}
.topic-cta-body{flex:1;min-width:0}
.topic-cta-kicker{
  display:inline-block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-hover);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;
}
.topic-cta h2{
  color:#fff;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 8px;
}
.topic-cta p{color:#B5B1A9;font-size:14.5px;margin:0;max-width:640px}
.topic-cta-btn{
  flex-shrink:0;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;
  padding:12px 22px;font-weight:700;border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-size:14px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.topic-cta-btn:hover{background:var(--accent-hover);color:#fff}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .topic-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:24px}
  .topic-cta h2{font-size:20px}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEWSPAPER FRONT PAGE — Complete UI Overhaul
   Sections: Utility Bar · Header Ad · Trending Bar · Hero Grid ·
             Don't Miss · Lifestyle News · NP Sidebar
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Newspaper colour tokens (front page palette) --- */
:root {
  --np-black:   #111111;
  --np-dark:    #1e1e1e;
  --np-red:     #dd2020;
  --np-red-2:   #c01818;
  --np-gray-1:  #f6f6f6;
  --np-gray-2:  #eeeeee;
  --np-gray-3:  #d8d8d8;
  --np-gray-4:  #888888;
  --np-text:    #2e2e2e;
  --np-border:  #e4e4e4;
}

/* =====================================================================
   Utility Bar
   ===================================================================== */
.utility-bar {
  background: var(--np-black);
  color: #bbb;
  font-size: 11px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
}
.utility-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.utility-date { color: #888; font-size: 11px; white-space: nowrap; }
.utility-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.utility-links a {
  color: #bbb;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .12s;
}
.utility-links a:hover { color: #fff; }
.utility-links .utility-sep { color: #3a3a3a; padding: 0; }
.utility-buynow {
  background: var(--np-red) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 4px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.utility-buynow:hover { background: var(--np-red-2) !important; }
.utility-social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.utility-social a {
  color: #777;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  transition: color .12s;
}
.utility-social a:hover { color: #fff; }
.utility-social svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; fill: currentColor; display: block; }
@media (max-width:640px) {
  .utility-links { display: none; }
  .utility-date { display: none; }
  .utility-bar-inner { justify-content: flex-end; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   Newspaper Header: Logo + Tagline + Ad Banner
   ===================================================================== */
.np-header-wrap {
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--np-black);
  padding: 18px 0 14px;
}
.np-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.np-header-brand {}
.np-header-brand .brand { font-size: 28px; line-height: 1; }
.np-header-tagline {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--np-gray-4);
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.np-header-ad {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--np-gray-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--np-gray-3);
  width: 728px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 90px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--np-gray-4);
  font-size: 11px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width:1100px) { .np-header-ad { width: 468px; height: 60px; } }
@media (max-width:820px)  { .np-header-ad { display: none; } }

/* =====================================================================
   Trending Now Bar (replaces/extends Breaking Ticker)
   ===================================================================== */
.ticker-pill--trending {
  background: var(--np-red) !important;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
}
.ticker-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.ticker-nav-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border: none;
  color: #bbb;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background .12s, color .12s;
}
.ticker-nav-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.28); color: #fff; }

/* =====================================================================
   Front-page Layout: main col + sidebar right
   ===================================================================== */
.np-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 296px;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
@media (max-width:960px) { .np-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =====================================================================
   NP Section Head
   ===================================================================== */
.np-section-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--np-black);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.np-section-label {
  background: var(--np-red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.np-section-head-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--np-black);
}
.np-section-head-link {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--np-gray-4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
}
.np-section-head-link:hover { color: var(--np-red); }

/* =====================================================================
   Hero Grid
   ===================================================================== */
.np-hero-wrap {
  margin: 0 -20px 28px;   /* break out of container padding */
}
.np-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.65fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap: 6px;
  height: 520px;
}
@media (max-width:860px) {
  .np-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; height: auto; }
  .np-hero-wrap { margin: 0 0 24px; }
}

/* Hero main (large left) */
.np-hero-main {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1a1a1a;
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  align-self: stretch;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.np-hero-main-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.np-hero-main:hover .np-hero-main-img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.np-hero-main-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 28px 24px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.95) 100%);
}
.np-hero-main-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--np-red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .12s;
}
.np-hero-main-cat:hover { background: var(--np-red-2); color: #fff; }
.np-hero-main-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.np-hero-main-title a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.np-hero-main-title a:hover { color: #e0e0e0; }
.np-hero-main-meta {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.np-hero-main-meta .np-meta-author { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-weight: 600; }

/* Hero right column */
.np-hero-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Secondary featured (top right) */
.np-hero-secondary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1a1a1a;
  flex: 0 0 48%;
}
.np-hero-secondary-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.np-hero-secondary:hover .np-hero-secondary-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.np-hero-secondary-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 16px 14px 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.92) 100%);
}
.np-hero-secondary-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--np-red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.np-hero-secondary-cat:hover { background: var(--np-red-2); color: #fff; }
.np-hero-secondary-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.np-hero-secondary-title a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.np-hero-secondary-title a:hover { color: #ddd; }
.np-hero-secondary-meta { font-size: 10.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

/* Small hero grid (bottom right 2×2) */
.np-hero-small-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
  flex: 1;
}
/* Title sits in a solid bar under the image (not over it) — cover art
   already carries its own headline text, so overlaying ours made both unreadable. */
.np-hero-small {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 0;
}
.np-hero-small-img {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-height: 0;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.np-hero-small:hover .np-hero-small-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.np-hero-small-overlay {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  flex: none;
  padding: 8px 10px 9px;
  background: #111;
}
.np-hero-small-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--np-red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 7.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.np-hero-small-cat:hover { background: var(--np-red-2); color: #fff; }
.np-hero-small-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.np-hero-small-title a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.np-hero-small-title a:hover { color: #ddd; }

/* =====================================================================
   NP Tab System
   ===================================================================== */
.np-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--np-black);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.np-tabs-nav::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.np-tab-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  color: var(--np-gray-4);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color .12s, border-color .12s;
}
.np-tab-btn:hover { color: var(--np-black); }
.np-tab-btn.is-active { color: var(--np-black); border-bottom-color: var(--np-red); }
.np-tab-panel { display: none; }
.np-tab-panel.is-active { display: block; }

/* =====================================================================
   Don't Miss Section
   ===================================================================== */
.np-dont-miss { margin-top: 28px; }
.np-dont-miss-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width:680px) { .np-dont-miss-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Left large post */
.np-dm-main-img-wrap {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--img);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.np-dm-main-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.np-dm-main-img-wrap:hover .np-dm-main-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.np-dm-main-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--np-red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  padding: 3px 7px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.np-dm-main-cat:hover { background: var(--np-red-2); color: #fff; }
.np-dm-main-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--np-black);
  margin: 0 0 7px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.np-dm-main-title a { color: var(--np-black); text-decoration: none; }
.np-dm-main-title a:hover { color: var(--np-red); }
.np-dm-main-meta { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--np-gray-4); }
.np-dm-main-meta .np-meta-author { color: var(--np-text); font-weight: 600; }

/* Right list */
.np-dm-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.np-dm-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--np-border);
  align-items: start;
}
.np-dm-item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.np-dm-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.np-dm-item-thumb {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--img);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.np-dm-item-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.np-dm-item-thumb:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.np-dm-item-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--np-red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 7.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.np-dm-item-cat:hover { background: var(--np-red-2); color: #fff; }
.np-dm-item-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--np-black);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.np-dm-item-title a { color: var(--np-black); text-decoration: none; }
.np-dm-item-title a:hover { color: var(--np-red); }
.np-dm-item-date { font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--np-gray-4); }

/* =====================================================================
   Lifestyle News Section
   ===================================================================== */
.np-lifestyle { margin-top: 32px; }
.np-lifestyle-panel { display: none; }
.np-lifestyle-panel.is-active { display: grid; }
.np-lifestyle-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (max-width:720px) { .np-lifestyle-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:480px) { .np-lifestyle-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.np-lifestyle-card {}
.np-lifestyle-card-img-wrap {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--img);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.np-lifestyle-card-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .35s;
}
.np-lifestyle-card-img-wrap:hover .np-lifestyle-card-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.np-lifestyle-card-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--np-red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.np-lifestyle-card-cat:hover { background: var(--np-red-2); color: #fff; }
.np-lifestyle-card-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--np-black);
  margin: 0 0 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.np-lifestyle-card-title a { color: var(--np-black); text-decoration: none; }
.np-lifestyle-card-title a:hover { color: var(--np-red); }
.np-lifestyle-card-meta { font-size: 11px; color: var(--np-gray-4); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.np-lifestyle-card-meta .np-meta-author { color: var(--np-text); font-weight: 600; }
.np-lifestyle-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--np-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* =====================================================================
   NP Sidebar
   ===================================================================== */
.np-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }

/* Widget shell */
.np-widget { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--np-border); }
.np-widget-head {
  background: var(--np-black);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}
.np-widget-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: var(--np-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.np-widget-body { padding: 14px; }

/* Stay Connected */
.np-social-follow { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.np-social-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity .14s;
}
.np-social-item:hover { opacity: .88; color: #fff; }
.np-social-fb  { background: #1877f2; }
.np-social-tw  { background: #1d9bf0; }
.np-social-yt  { background: #ff0000; }
.np-social-item-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.np-social-item-left svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; fill: #fff; flex-shrink: 0; }
.np-social-item-info {}
.np-social-count {
  display: block;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
}
.np-social-label { font-size: 9.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .4px; opacity: .8; }
.np-social-follow-btn {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Ad Banner */
.np-ad-block {
  background: var(--np-gray-1);
  border: 1px dashed var(--np-gray-3);
  min-height: 250px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--np-gray-4);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px;
}

/* Mini Image Grid */
.np-mini-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
}
.np-mini-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1a1a1a;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.np-mini-item-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .35s;
}
.np-mini-item:hover .np-mini-item-img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.np-mini-item-img { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.np-mini-item-overlay {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 7px;
  background: #111;
  min-height: calc(2 * 1.3em + 14px);
}
.np-mini-item-title {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: var(--serif);
}

/* Sidebar top-read list (np style) */
.np-top-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.np-top-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 26px 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--np-border);
  align-items: start;
}
.np-top-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.np-top-item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.np-top-num {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--np-red);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.np-top-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--np-black);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.np-top-title a { color: var(--np-black); text-decoration: none; }
.np-top-title a:hover { color: var(--np-red); }
.np-top-date { font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--np-gray-4); margin-top: 2px; }

/* =====================================================================
   Front-page body overrides (red accent on home)
   ===================================================================== */
body.home .cat-pill { background: var(--np-black); }
body.home .cat-pill:hover { background: var(--np-red); }
body.home .hero-cat-overlay { background: var(--np-red); }
body.home .ticker-pill { background: var(--np-red); }
body.home .primary-nav .current-menu-item > a,
body.home .primary-nav .current_page_item > a {
  color: var(--np-red);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--np-red);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
}
body.home .site-header { border-bottom-color: transparent; }

/* =====================================================================
   Responsive: main column stacking on mobile
   ===================================================================== */
@media (max-width:860px) {
  .np-hero-right { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .np-hero-secondary { flex: 1 1 100%; min-height: 240px; }
  .np-hero-small-grid { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .np-hero-small { min-height: 170px; }
}
@media (max-width:560px) {
  .np-hero-small-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* np-top-list counter via CSS (ol = auto-numbered, span shows that number) */
.np-top-list { counter-reset: np-top-counter; }
.np-top-item { counter-increment: np-top-counter; }
.np-top-num::before { content: counter(np-top-counter, decimal-leading-zero); }

/* sr-cover-link: invisible full-area link for hero cards */
.sr-cover-link {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.np-hero-main-overlay { z-index: 1; }