/* ==========================================================================
   MUKONO DISTRICT MEDIA - EDITORIAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   Theme: High-Density, Deep-Resolution Contemporary Broadsheet
   Features: Dual Dark/Light Mode • Tailored Micro-Geometry • Sharp Contrast
   Zero Node/NPM Dependencies • Pure Self-Hosted CSS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS (LIGHT & DARK THEMES) - MODERN DIMENSIONAL SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
:root,
[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg-page: #F6F8FC;        /* Subtle ambient cool slate canvas */
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;     /* Pure white surfaces */
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;        /* Elevated modern cards */
  --bg-card-hover: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card-subtle: #F1F5F9;  /* Well-defined container background */
  --bg-header: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  --bg-nav: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-input: #FFFFFF;
  
  --text-main: #0B0F19;      /* Deep modern ink black */
  --text-secondary: #334155; /* Refined slate-700 body text */
  --text-muted: #64748B;     /* Slate-500 metadata, kickers, timestamps */
  --text-light: #94A3B8;     /* Slate-400 */
  
  --border-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85); /* Soft, modern translucent hairline */
  --border-subtle: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9);
  --border-rule: #F59E0B;    /* Warm gold accent rule */
  --border-input: #CBD5E1;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  --shadow-hover: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 6px 14px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-glow-amber: 0 8px 24px -2px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28);
  --shadow-glow-red: 0 8px 24px -2px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.28);
  
  --breaking-bg: #FEF2F2;
  --breaking-border: #FCA5A5;
  --breaking-text: #991B1B;

  --accent-gold: #D97706;    /* Legible amber-gold for text/links in light mode */
  --accent-gold-bg: #FEF3C7;

  --audio-track-bg: #E2E8F0; /* Clean slate track */
  --audio-track-buffer: #CBD5E1;
  --audio-time-color: #475569;
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-page: #070B14;        /* Deep obsidian midnight canvas */
  --bg-surface: #0E1424;     /* Elevated dark navy surface */
  --bg-card: #0F172A;        /* Architectural deep cards */
  --bg-card-hover: #141F36;
  --bg-card-subtle: #0B101E;
  --bg-header: rgba(11, 16, 30, 0.95);
  --bg-nav: #0B101E;
  --bg-input: #070B14;
  
  --text-main: #F8FAFC;      /* Crisp pure white headline text */
  --text-secondary: #CBD5E1; /* High-contrast reading slate */
  --text-muted: #8092AB;     /* Subtle metadata */
  --text-light: #475569;
  
  --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* Modern translucent divider */
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  --border-rule: #F59E0B;
  --border-input: #1E2B3E;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --shadow-card: 0 8px 26px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 3px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 48px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  --shadow-glow-amber: 0 0 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  --shadow-glow-red: 0 0 30px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
  
  --breaking-bg: #220C10;
  --breaking-border: #7F1D1D;
  --breaking-text: #FCA5A5;

  --accent-gold: #F59E0B;    /* Electric warm amber in dark mode */
  --accent-gold-bg: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);

  --audio-track-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  --audio-track-buffer: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  --audio-time-color: #94A3B8;
}

:root {
  --color-yellow: #F59E0B;
  --color-yellow-dark: #D97706;
  --color-yellow-light: #FEF3C7;
  
  --color-red: #EF4444;
  --color-red-dark: #DC2626;
  --color-red-light: #FEE2E2;

  --color-green: #10B981;
  --color-green-dark: #059669;
  --color-green-light: #D1FAE5;
  
  --color-blue: #3B82F6;
  --color-blue-dark: #2563EB;
  --color-blue-light: #DBEAFE;

  --color-black: #05080E;
  --color-charcoal: #0E131E;
  
  --font-serif: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
  
  /* Modern Organic Geometry Tokens */
  --radius-btn: 10px;    /* Modern rounded buttons */
  --radius-img: 14px;    /* Precision smooth image framing */
  --radius-card: 18px;   /* Organic, non-flat modern cards */
  --radius-badge: 6px;   /* Micro badge tags */
  --radius-pill: 9999px; /* Floating pill geometry */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Custom sleek scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-page);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--text-muted);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 13px; /* High-density deep resolution */
  line-height: 1.48;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.12s ease-in-out, opacity 0.12s ease-in-out;
}

/* Images with tailored hairline framing */
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-img);
}

.hero-img-wrap,
.hero-sub-img-wrap,
.news-card-img-wrap,
.podcast-cover-art,
.video-thumb-wrap,
.article-main-image-wrap,
.watch-img-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-img) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.hero-img-wrap img,
.hero-sub-img,
.news-card-img-wrap img,
.video-thumb-wrap img,
.article-main-image-wrap img,
.watch-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-img) !important;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CONTROLS (CRISP RECTANGULAR GEOMETRY - NO OVERSIZED PILLS)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem; /* ~11.5px */
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  height: 32px;
  padding: 0 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-dark {
  background-color: var(--text-main) !important;
  color: var(--bg-page) !important;
  border-color: var(--text-main) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-dark:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-yellow,
.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--color-yellow) !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  border-color: var(--color-yellow-dark) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.btn-yellow:hover,
.btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-yellow-dark) !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
  color: var(--text-main) !important;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-main) !important;
  background-color: var(--bg-card-subtle) !important;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--bg-card-subtle) !important;
  color: var(--text-main) !important;
  border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--border-color) !important;
}

.btn-success {
  background-color: var(--color-green) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--color-green-dark) !important;
}

.btn-success:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-green-dark) !important;
}

.btn-danger {
  background-color: var(--color-red) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--color-red-dark) !important;
}

.btn-danger:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-red-dark) !important;
}

.btn-sm {
  height: 26px;
  padding: 0 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FORM CONTROLS (CRISP HIGH-DENSITY INPUTS)
   ========================================================================== */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.8125rem; /* 13px */
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-input);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-input);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  height: 34px;
  padding: 0 0.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

textarea.form-control {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 65px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BADGES (MICRO REFINED LABELS)
   ========================================================================== */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.58rem; /* ~9.5px */
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge) !important;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-yellow { background: var(--accent-gold-bg); color: var(--accent-gold); border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4); }
.badge-red { background: var(--breaking-bg); color: var(--color-red); border: 1px solid var(--breaking-border); }
.badge-blue { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12); color: var(--color-blue); border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3); }
.badge-green { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); color: var(--color-green); border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3); }
.badge-location { background: var(--bg-card-subtle); color: var(--text-muted); border: 1px solid var(--border-color); }
.badge-watch { background: #060911; color: var(--color-yellow); border: 1px solid var(--color-yellow); }

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP MASTHEAD UTILITY BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.masthead-topbar {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
  width: 100%;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .masthead-topbar {
  background: #090D18;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.masthead-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 32px;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.masthead-left-info {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.masthead-live-pulse {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--color-red);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.masthead-quick-channels {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.masthead-channel-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.masthead-channel-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .masthead-quick-channels {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .masthead-topbar {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATELY, COMPACT SITE HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  background: var(--bg-header);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 52px;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Brand Identity */
.header-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 0;
}

.header-mark {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}

.header-mark:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.header-mark img,
.header-mark svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.header-brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.44rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Navigation Menu */
.header-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 0;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-item a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.28rem;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.67rem; /* ~10.7px */
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.12s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-item a:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
}

.nav-item.active a {
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.nav-item.highlight-watch a {
  color: var(--color-red);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.nav-item.highlight-watch a:hover,
.nav-item.highlight-watch.active a {
  color: var(--color-red);
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
}

.watch-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.8);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.nav-beta-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.32rem;
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.12);
  color: #DC2626;
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nav-beta-tag {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  color: #F87171;
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.45);
}

/* Header Actions */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.theme-toggle-btn {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 0 0.6rem;
  height: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all 0.12s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-main);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.nav-search-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0 0.65rem;
  height: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.12s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
}

.nav-search-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
}

.header-auth-pill {
  background: var(--text-main);
  color: var(--bg-page) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--text-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  padding: 0 0.75rem;
  height: 30px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.12s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-auth-pill:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Hamburger Trigger */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-main);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  outline: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--border-color);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

/* Responsive Nav & Header Refinements */
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1040px) {
  .header-subtitle {
    display: none;
  }
  .header-brand {
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }
  .header-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .header-nav {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 0.1rem;
  }
  .nav-item a {
    padding: 0.24rem 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    gap: 0.2rem;
  }
  .header-actions {
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .header-actions .theme-toggle-btn,
  .header-actions .nav-search-btn {
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .header-auth-pill {
    padding: 0 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
  .header-subtitle {
    display: none;
  }
  .header-inner {
    min-height: 48px;
    padding-top: 0.35rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
    padding-right: 1.15rem;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }
  .header-brand {
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }
  .header-mark {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
  .header-title {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  .header-actions {
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .header-actions .theme-toggle-label,
  .nav-search-btn span {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .theme-toggle-btn {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .nav-search-btn {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .header-auth-pill {
    padding: 0 0.55rem;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .header-inner {
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding-top: 0.3rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }
  .header-brand {
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .header-mark {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }
  .header-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .header-actions .header-auth-pill {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .header-actions {
    gap: 0.3rem;
  }
  .theme-toggle-btn,
  .nav-search-btn,
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .header-inner {
    padding-left: 0.85rem;
    padding-right: 0.85rem;
  }
  .header-title {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }
  .header-actions {
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }
  .theme-toggle-btn,
  .nav-search-btn,
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BREAKING NEWS MARQUEE TICKER (COMPACT & SLEEK)
   ========================================================================== */
.breaking-marquee-bar {
  background: #070B13;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

[data-theme="light"] .breaking-marquee-bar {
  background: #0B101C;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
}

.marquee-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 28px;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.marquee-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  background: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.54rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.marquee-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.marquee-viewport {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0; /* CRITICAL: prevents flex item blowout */
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15px, black calc(100% - 15px), transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15px, black calc(100% - 15px), transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 70s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marquee-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.12s ease;
}

.marquee-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.marquee-separator {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.marquee-loc {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.marquee-time {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO EDITORIAL GRID (HIGH-DENSITY BROADSHEET)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding: 1rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.hero-grid,
.hero-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .hero-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Modern Lead Card with Immersive Media Depth */
.hero-lead-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-lead-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.hero-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.5;
  background-color: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.hero-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.hero-lead-card:hover .hero-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
}

.hero-img-overlay-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-floating-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-floating-badges > * {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-badge-pill {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.95), rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.95));
  color: #05080E;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.24rem 0.68rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.hero-glass-pill {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.24rem 0.68rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.hero-glass-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  color: #FCD34D;
}

.hero-lead-body {
  padding: 1.15rem 0.45rem 0.35rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.24;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.hero-headline a {
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.hero-headline a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow-dark);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-headline a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.author-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
}

.verified-author-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: #3B82F6;
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-left: 0.2rem;
}

/* Secondary Hero Fast Wire Rail */
.hero-sidebar-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.wire-header-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12), rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28);
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.wire-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.live-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-ring 1.8s infinite cubic-bezier(0.66, 0, 0, 1);
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
}

.hero-sub-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-sub-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.hero-sub-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 125px 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-sub-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
}

.hero-sub-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-sub-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease;
  display: block;
}

.hero-sub-card:hover .hero-sub-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.wire-rank-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 6px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--color-yellow);
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-sub-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.28;
  margin: 0.15rem 0 0.25rem 0;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.hero-sub-headline a {
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.12s ease;
}

.hero-sub-headline a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow-dark);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-sub-headline a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
}

/* Mukono Watch Sentinel Radar Widget */
.hero-watch-sentinel-pill {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card), var(--bg-card-subtle));
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  margin-top: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.hero-watch-sentinel-pill:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
}

.radar-ping-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.radar-ping {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-red);
  animation: radar-sweep 2s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes radar-sweep {
  0% { transform: scale(0.4); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; }
}

.radar-core {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--color-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.9);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MUKONO WATCH - MODERN SURVEILLANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY HUB
   ========================================================================== */
.section-watch {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090E1B, #0E1629);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-watch .watch-card {
  background: #0D1424;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.section-watch .watch-card-title a {
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

.section-watch .watch-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.section-watch .watch-official-box {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.section-watch::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-yellow), var(--color-red), var(--color-blue), var(--color-green));
}

.section-watch-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.watch-brand-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.watch-brand-title .watch-eye {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: inline-flex;
}

.watch-subtitle {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.watch-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.watch-header-banner {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-yellow);
  padding: 1.5rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.watch-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.watch-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-yellow);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.watch-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.watch-desc {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Surveillance Stats Grid */
.watch-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #1F2937;
}

.watch-stat-box {
  background: #0D111A;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border-left: 2.5px solid #64748B;
  min-width: 0;
}

.watch-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.watch-stat-value {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.watch-stat-unit {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Filter Bar */
.watch-filter-bar {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.watch-filter-statuses {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.watch-filter-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.watch-filter-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.12s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.watch-filter-pill:hover,
.watch-filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  color: #000000 !important;
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.watch-location-select {
  width: auto;
  height: 32px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 0 0.6rem;
}

/* Reports Grid - Responsive Auto-fit minmax */
.watch-reports-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.watch-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  min-width: 0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .watch-card {
  background: #0B101C;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.watch-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.watch-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-img);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
}

.watch-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.watch-card:hover .watch-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.watch-card-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
}

.watch-status-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.status-investigating { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2); color: #FCD34D; border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5); }
.status-reported { background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2); color: #FCA5A5; border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5); }
.status-action { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2); color: #93C5FD; border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5); }
.status-resolved { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2); color: #86EFAC; border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5); }

.star-filled { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.star-empty { color: var(--border-color); }

.watch-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.watch-card-title a {
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.12s;
}

.watch-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.watch-card-summary {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.watch-official-box {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-yellow);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-card) var(--radius-card) 0;
  margin-top: auto;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.watch-official-box strong {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Mukono Watch Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .watch-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .watch-header-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .watch-header-action {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .watch-header-action .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .watch-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .watch-stat-box {
    padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem;
  }
  .watch-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }
  .watch-stat-value {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .watch-filter-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .watch-filter-statuses {
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .watch-filter-statuses::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .watch-filter-location {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .watch-location-select {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .watch-reports-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .watch-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .watch-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STANDARD NEWS GRID (LATEST NEWS - 4 COLUMNS) - MODERN ELEVATION
   ========================================================================== */
.section-news {
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.section-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.section-title-bar {
  width: 6px;
  height: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-yellow), var(--color-yellow-dark));
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MINIMAL NEWS ARCHIVE HEADER & STREAMLINED FILTER BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.news-archive-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.45rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.news-archive-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.news-archive-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0;
}

.news-archive-count {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
}

.news-submit-link {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-yellow);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.12s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.news-submit-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  color: #000000;
}

/* Minimal Filter Strip */
.news-filter-strip {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.news-filter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.news-filter-search-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 170px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.news-filter-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--bg-input);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-input);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0 1.8rem 0 0.65rem;
  outline: none;
}

.news-filter-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.news-filter-search-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.news-filter-selects-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.news-filter-select {
  height: 30px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: var(--bg-input);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-input);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  padding: 0 1.4rem 0 0.55rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

.news-filter-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .news-filter-strip {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .news-filter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .news-filter-search-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
  }
  .news-filter-selects-row {
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .news-filter-select {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .news-archive-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

.news-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.news-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.news-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.news-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.news-card:hover .news-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.news-card-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.news-card-body {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.15rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.news-card-kicker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.kicker-category {
  color: var(--color-yellow-dark);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .kicker-category {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.kicker-dot {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.45rem;
}

.kicker-location {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.news-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.34;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.news-card-title a {
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.12s;
}

.news-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow-dark);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .news-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.news-card-meta-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.news-card-comments-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.news-card-comments-chip:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-bg);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   YOUNG WRITERS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.section-young-writers {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-young-writers::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10B981, #059669);
}

.young-writers-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.young-writer-badge-pill {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15), rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25));
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .young-writer-badge-pill {
  color: #34D399;
}

.young-writers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .young-writers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .young-writers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.young-story-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.26s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.26s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.young-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.young-story-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.young-story-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.young-story-card:hover .young-story-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.young-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #86EFAC;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  z-index: 2;
}

.young-story-body {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.15rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.young-story-card h4,
.young-story-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem 0;
  line-height: 1.34;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.young-story-card h4 a,
.young-story-title a {
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.12s;
}

.young-story-card h4 a:hover,
.young-story-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-green-dark);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .young-story-card h4 a:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .young-story-title a:hover {
  color: #34D399;
}

.young-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.young-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.young-author-name {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.young-author-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PODCASTS & MULTIMEDIA
   ========================================================================== */
.multimedia-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.podcast-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.podcast-episode-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  transition: border-color 0.15s;
}

.podcast-episode-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.soundwave-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2px;
  height: 12px;
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

.soundwave-bar {
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  border-radius: 1px;
  animation: soundwave 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.soundwave-bar:nth-child(1) { height: 4px; animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(2) { height: 10px; animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(3) { height: 12px; animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(4) { height: 7px; animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(5) { height: 9px; animation-delay: 0.15s; }

@keyframes soundwave {
  0% { transform: scaleY(0.4); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(1.2); opacity: 1; }
}

.podcast-studio-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.podcast-cover-art {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-img) !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.podcast-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADVANCED CUSTOM AUDIO & PODCAST PLAYER SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

.podcast-player-ui {
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.podcast-player-ui.is-playing {
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

/* Hidden native audio element */
.native-audio {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Master Podcast Player (Flagship / Showcase) */
.podcast-master-player {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0D131F 0%, #151D2C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.player-top-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.player-channel-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.player-live-badge {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #10B981;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  padding: 0.12rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* Dynamic Equalizer / Soundwave Visualizer */
.player-soundwave {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 18px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.player-soundwave .wave-bar {
  width: 3px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: height 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.player-soundwave.is-animating .wave-bar,
.podcast-player-ui.is-playing .player-soundwave .wave-bar {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: soundwaveBounce 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.player-soundwave .wave-bar:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.0s; }
.player-soundwave .wave-bar:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.player-soundwave .wave-bar:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.player-soundwave .wave-bar:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.player-soundwave .wave-bar:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.player-soundwave .wave-bar:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.player-soundwave .wave-bar:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }

@keyframes soundwaveBounce {
  0%, 100% { height: 4px; }
  25% { height: 16px; }
  50% { height: 8px; }
  75% { height: 18px; }
}

/* Episode Meta Strip */
.player-meta-strip {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.player-episode-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.player-host-line {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.player-host-line strong {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Audio Scrubber Track */
.audio-progress-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.current-time,
.total-time {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.current-time {
  min-width: 28px;
  text-align: right;
}

.total-time {
  min-width: 28px;
  text-align: left;
}

.audio-progress-bar {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--audio-track-bg, #CBD5E1);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: height 0.15s ease;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

.audio-progress-bar:hover,
.audio-progress-bar:focus {
  height: 8px;
}

.audio-progress-buffer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--audio-track-buffer, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25));
  border-radius: 9999px;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: width 0.25s linear;
}

.audio-progress-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.audio-progress-handle {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--color-yellow);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateX(50%);
  opacity: 1; /* Always visible */
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.audio-progress-bar:hover .audio-progress-handle {
  transform: translateX(50%) scale(1.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7);
}

.audio-hover-time {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 6px);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #030712;
  color: #FACC15;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  pointer-events: none;
  display: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 10;
}

.audio-time-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* Master Player Controls Deck */
.player-controls-deck {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.player-ctrl-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.player-ctrl-center {
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.audio-ctrl-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.audio-ctrl-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Main Play / Pause Button */
.audio-main-play-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  color: #030712 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.audio-main-play-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

.podcast-player-ui.is-playing .audio-main-play-btn {
  animation: playGlow 2.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes playGlow {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.75); }
}

/* Skip Buttons (-10s / +10s) */
.audio-skip-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.audio-skip-btn .skip-num {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  color: #FACC15;
}

/* Playback Speed Button */
.audio-speed-btn {
  min-width: 42px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #FACC15;
}

/* Volume Control */
.audio-volume-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
}

.audio-volume-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.audio-volume-slider {
  width: 58px;
  height: 4px;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.audio-volume-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.audio-volume-slider::-moz-range-thumb {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}

/* Download Button */
.audio-download-btn {
  gap: 0.3rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.audio-download-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPACT PODCAST CARD PLAYER (FOR GRID & WIDGETS)
   ========================================================================== */
.podcast-card-player {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

/* Dark surface override */
[data-theme="dark"] .podcast-card-player,
.podcast-card-player[style*="131B2B"],
.multimedia-theater .podcast-card-player {
  --audio-track-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  --audio-track-buffer: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  --audio-time-color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Tier 1: Full-Width Timeline with Center Alignment */
.podcast-card-timeline,
.podcast-card-player .audio-progress-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin: 0;
  min-width: 0;
}

.podcast-card-player .current-time,
.podcast-card-player .total-time {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--audio-time-color, #64748B);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.podcast-card-player .current-time {
  min-width: 25px;
  text-align: right;
}

.podcast-card-player .total-time {
  min-width: 25px;
  text-align: left;
}

.podcast-card-player .audio-progress-bar {
  flex: 1;
  width: auto;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--audio-track-bg, #CBD5E1);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: height 0.15s ease;
}

.podcast-card-player .audio-progress-bar:hover {
  height: 7px;
}

.podcast-card-player .audio-progress-buffer {
  background: var(--audio-track-buffer, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.4));
}

.podcast-card-player .audio-progress-fill {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
}

.podcast-card-player .audio-progress-handle {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Tier 2: Controls Deck (Spacious, Clean Alignment) */
.player-card-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.card-ctrl-left,
.card-ctrl-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.podcast-card-player .audio-play-btn {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
  color: #030712;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.podcast-card-player .audio-play-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}

.audio-skip-btn-sm {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.audio-skip-btn-sm:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.podcast-card-player .audio-speed-btn {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.podcast-card-player .audio-speed-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.audio-card-dl-btn {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.audio-card-dl-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Clickable Transcript Chapter Buttons */
.transcript-timestamp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-yellow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin: 0 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.transcript-timestamp-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  color: #030712;
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

/* Video Box */
.tv-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.video-player-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-img);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0.65rem 0;
}

.video-player-frame iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-img);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MDM MEDIA TV - BROADCAST THEATER & STUDIO (BETA)
   ========================================================================== */
.tv-studio-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090D16 0%, #111827 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tv-studio-banner {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

.tv-studio-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tv-theater-deck {
  background: #090E17;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tv-theater-deck {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    padding: 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

.tv-theater-screen {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000000;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.tv-theater-screen iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

.tv-theater-dossier {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem 0.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: transparent;
  border-left: none;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  height: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tv-theater-dossier {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: none;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.15rem 0.15rem 0.15rem;
  }
}

.broadcast-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.broadcast-beta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: #FBBF24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tv-theater-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.4rem 0;
}

.tv-theater-title a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.tv-theater-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.tv-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tv-meta-row strong {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.btn-broadcast-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: var(--color-red);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.4);
}

.btn-broadcast-primary:hover {
  background: #B91C1C;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.6);
}

.btn-broadcast-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-broadcast-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* TV Video Cards (Grid) */
.tv-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}

.tv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.tv-card-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-img);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.tv-card-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.tv-card-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: background 0.18s ease;
}

.tv-card:hover .tv-card-play-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.tv-play-bubble {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.tv-card:hover .tv-play-bubble {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.tv-duration-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.4rem;
  right: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.35rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.tv-card-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

.tv-card-title a {
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.tv-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-red);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   READER REVIEWS & STAR RATING INTERACTIVE SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.review-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.review-form-fields-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .review-form-card {
    padding: 0.85rem;
  }
  .review-form-fields-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
}

.review-label {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.review-label .req-star {
  color: var(--color-red);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.review-label .field-hint {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: normal;
}

.review-input {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0.48rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease, background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.review-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2.5px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.15);
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

.rating-pills-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 0.15rem 0;
}

.rating-pill {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.rating-radio-input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.rating-pill .star-num {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.rating-pill .star-icon {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

/* Active & Hover states: vivid amber/gold */
.rating-pill.is-active,
.rating-pills-group.has-hover .rating-pill.is-hover {
  background: #FEF3C7 !important;
  border-color: #F59E0B !important;
  color: #B45309 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.rating-pill.is-active .star-icon,
.rating-pills-group.has-hover .rating-pill.is-hover .star-icon {
  color: #D97706 !important;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .rating-pill.is-active,
[data-theme="dark"] .rating-pills-group.has-hover .rating-pill.is-hover {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: #F59E0B !important;
  color: #FDE68A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .rating-pill.is-active .star-icon,
[data-theme="dark"] .rating-pills-group.has-hover .rating-pill.is-hover .star-icon {
  color: #FBBF24 !important;
}

/* Override inactive states when group is hovered */
.rating-pills-group.has-hover .rating-pill:not(.is-hover) {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle) !important;
  border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.rating-pills-group.has-hover .rating-pill:not(.is-hover) .star-icon {
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.rating-clear-btn {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: underline;
  padding: 0 0.35rem;
  transition: color 0.12s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.rating-clear-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-red);
}

.rating-desc {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.related-stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .related-stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE SINGLE PAGE (REFINED EDITORIAL MEASURE)
   ========================================================================== */
.article-header {
  padding: 1.15rem 0 0.75rem;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem; /* ~25px stately broadsheet headline */
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0.65rem;
}

.article-summary-lead {
  font-size: 0.9rem; /* 14.5px */
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.article-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.article-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.article-author-avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.article-main-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-img) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.article-main-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-img) !important;
}

.article-caption {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.15rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.article-body-layout {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.article-content {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.875rem; /* ~14px comfortable reading text */
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-content p {
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.article-content h2,
.article-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 1.35rem 0 0.6rem;
}

.article-content h2 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.article-content h3 { font-size: 0.925rem; }

.article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-yellow);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 1.15rem 0;
}

.share-bar-container {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.share-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-whatsapp { background: #25D366; }
.btn-facebook { background: #1877F2; }
.btn-x { background: #000000; }
.btn-copy { background: #475569; }

/* ==========================================================================
   LOCATIONS BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.locations-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

.location-pill {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-badge) !important;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all 0.12s;
}

.location-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  color: #000;
  border-color: var(--color-yellow-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (COMPACT & STATELY BROADSHEET FOOTER)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #060911 !important;
  color: #94A3B8;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-yellow);
  padding: 2rem 0 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-left: 2.5px solid var(--color-yellow);
  padding-left: 0.4rem;
}

.footer-col p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: color 0.12s ease;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #1E293B;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFF-CANVAS MOBILE NAVIGATION DRAWER (OFFSET FROM RIGHT)
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: visibility 0.28s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.is-open {
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 6, 14, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.is-open .mobile-nav-backdrop {
  opacity: 1;
}

.mobile-nav-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 88vw;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.is-open .mobile-nav-panel {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-nav-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

.mobile-nav-close {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-main);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-close:hover {
  background: var(--border-color);
}

.mobile-nav-search {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.mobile-search-form {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.mobile-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--bg-input);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-input);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0 2rem 0 0.75rem;
  outline: none;
}

.mobile-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.mobile-search-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mobile-nav-body {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-channel-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mobile-channel-card {
  padding: 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.mobile-channel-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-main);
}

.mobile-channel-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.mobile-channel-sub {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mobile-menu-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.12s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.mobile-nav-link.highlight-watch {
  color: var(--color-red);
}

.mobile-nav-link.highlight-watch:hover {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
}

.mobile-section-heading {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.mobile-topics-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mobile-topic-pill {
  padding: 0.2rem 0.45rem;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-topic-pill:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: var(--text-main);
}

.mobile-nav-footer {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Mobile Theme Segment Switcher */
.mobile-theme-switch-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.mobile-theme-switch-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.mobile-theme-switch-title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mobile-theme-active-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-yellow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mobile-theme-segment-pills {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 0.22rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.mobile-theme-pill-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-btn) - 2px);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.mobile-theme-pill-btn svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-theme-pill-btn span {
  display: inline !important; /* Never hide text inside mobile switch! */
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.mobile-theme-pill-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
}

.mobile-theme-pill-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  color: #05080E !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .mobile-theme-pill-btn.is-active {
  background: #F59E0B;
  color: #05080E !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP MASTHEAD UTILITY BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.masthead-topbar {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.masthead-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.masthead-left-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.masthead-live-pulse {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--color-red);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.masthead-quick-channels {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.masthead-channel-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.12s ease;
}

.masthead-channel-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .masthead-topbar { display: none; }
}



.hero-grid-3col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.15fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .hero-deck-media-col {
    grid-column: span 2;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-deck-media-col {
    grid-column: span 1;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* Media Dock Column */
.hero-deck-media-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.media-dock-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.media-dock-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-rule);
}

.media-dock-badge-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Multi-Episode Selector Chips & Controls */
.ep-selector-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 0.1rem 0;
}
.ep-selector-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.ep-tab-btn {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  outline: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.ep-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.ep-tab-btn.active,
.ep-tab-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  color: #05080E !important;
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
  font-weight: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.ep-nav-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.ep-nav-btn {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.12s ease;
}

.ep-nav-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

/* Video Broadcast Switcher Tabs */
.video-tab-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.video-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--color-red);
}

.video-tab-btn.active,
.video-tab-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--color-red);
  color: #FFF !important;
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.media-dock-thumb-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-img);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.media-dock-thumb-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.media-dock-card:hover .media-dock-thumb-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.media-play-overlay-pill {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.play-circle-sm {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--color-red);
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED MULTIMEDIA THEATER: MDM TV & THE MUKONO DISPATCH
   ========================================================================== */
.section-multimedia-showcase {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%), radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14) 0%, transparent 45%), #050811;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: inset 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.9), inset 0 -30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

[data-theme="light"] .section-multimedia-showcase {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%), radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14) 0%, transparent 45%), #070B16;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.multimedia-theater-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.tv-broadcast-wing,
.podcast-studio-wing {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .multimedia-theater-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.theater-channel-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.video-player-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0A0F1D;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.video-player-frame iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  background: #0A0F1D;
  display: block;
}

.video-playlist-stack {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.video-playlist-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.55rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.video-playlist-card:hover,
.video-playlist-card.active,
.video-playlist-card.is-active {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.28);
}

.video-playlist-thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 68px;
  height: 50px;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-playlist-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.video-playlist-card:hover .video-playlist-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.podcast-queue-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.podcast-queue-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.podcast-queue-card:hover,
.podcast-queue-card.active,
.podcast-queue-card.is-active {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOPICAL DESKS (POLITICS, BUSINESS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AGRICULTURE)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-topical-desks {
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.topical-desks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .topical-desks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .topical-desks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.topical-desk-col {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.topical-desk-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.topical-desk-col::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
}

.topical-desk-col.desk-politics::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3B82F6, #1D4ED8); }
.topical-desk-col.desk-business::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10B981, #047857); }
.topical-desk-col.desk-infra::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F59E0B, #B45309); }
.topical-desk-col.desk-agric::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #22C55E, #15803D); }

.topical-desk-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.topical-desk-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.topical-desk-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.topical-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}

.topical-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.topical-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.topical-item-thumb {
  width: 64px;
  height: 48px;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
}

.topical-item-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.topical-item:hover .topical-item-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.topical-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.34;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.topical-item-title a {
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.12s ease;
}

.topical-item-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow-dark);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .topical-item-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-yellow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MUKONO REGIONAL SUB-COUNTY RADAR (STANDOUT INVERTED THEME & SINGLE-LINE CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-regional-radar {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090E1B, #0E1629);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-regional-radar h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.section-regional-radar .regional-subtitle {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}

/* Inverted Standout: Light background when in Dark Mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .section-regional-radar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC, #EEF2F6);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  color: #0B0F19;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .section-regional-radar h3 {
  color: #0B0F19 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .section-regional-radar .regional-subtitle {
  color: #475569 !important;
}

/* Single line horizontal scroll track (each card stays on one line) */
.subcounties-radar-grid {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--color-yellow) transparent;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.subcounties-radar-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 5px;
}

.subcounties-radar-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.subcounty-radar-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  background: #131B2E;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.subcounty-radar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
  background: #1B253D;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.subcounty-radar-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.subcounty-radar-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FCD34D;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Inverted Dark Theme Card styling */
[data-theme="dark"] .subcounty-radar-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .subcounty-radar-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #DC2626;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.15);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .subcounty-radar-name {
  color: #0B0F19;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .subcounty-radar-count {
  color: #92400E;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  border-color: #F59E0B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr;
  }
  .hero-deck-media-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .multimedia-theater-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .topical-desks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-deck-media-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .watch-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .news-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .young-writers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .video-playlist-stack {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .news-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED MUKONO BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT SLIDER (LOCAL SEO & ENTERPRISE ENGINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.business-spotlight-section {
  margin: 2.25rem 0 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.business-slider-container {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.business-slide {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeInSlide 0.35s ease-in-out;
}

.business-slide.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInSlide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.business-slide-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .business-slide-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

.business-slide-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  min-height: 250px;
  background: #0F172A;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.business-slide-banner a {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.business-slide-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.business-slider-container:hover .business-slide-banner img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.business-slide-content {
  padding: 0.65rem 0.65rem 0.65rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .business-slide-content {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  }
}

.business-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.business-verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #B45309;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid #F59E0B;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .business-verified-badge {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  color: #FDE68A;
  border-color: #F59E0B;
}

.business-title-heading {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display, inherit);
}

.business-location-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.business-desc-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.business-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.biz-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.biz-whatsapp-btn {
  background: #10B981;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.biz-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: #059669;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.biz-phone-btn {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.biz-phone-btn:hover {
  background: var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.biz-directory-btn {
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #F59E0B;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.biz-directory-btn:hover {
  background: #1E293B;
  color: #FDE68A !important;
  border-color: #FBBF24;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.biz-web-btn {
  background: #0284C7;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #0369A1;
}

.biz-web-btn:hover {
  background: #0369A1;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Flaticon Style Social & Web Cards in Business Directory */
.social-flaticon-card {
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.social-flaticon-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  background: var(--bg-card) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .social-flaticon-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Slider Controls (Nav buttons and progress dots) */
.business-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.slider-nav-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.slider-nav-btn svg {
  display: block;
  stroke: var(--text-main);
  transition: stroke 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.slider-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  border-color: var(--color-yellow);
  color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.slider-nav-btn:hover svg {
  stroke: #000000;
}

#biz-prev-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(-1.5px);
}

#biz-next-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(1.5px);
}

.slider-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.95);
}

.slider-dots-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border-color);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.slider-dot:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  background: var(--text-muted);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--color-red);
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE SINGLE 2-COLUMN LAYOUT & RIGHT EDITORIAL RAIL (DESKTOP / MOBILE)
   ========================================================================== */
.article-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 330px;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .article-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

.article-main-column {
  min-width: 0;
}

.article-sidebar-rail {
  position: sticky;
  top: 85px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.sidebar-widget-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.sidebar-widget-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
}

.sidebar-widget-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0;
}

.trending-item-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.trending-item-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.trending-rank-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-red);
  line-height: 1.2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
}

.trending-item-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.trending-item-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem 0;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.trending-item-row:hover .trending-item-title {
  color: var(--color-red);
}

.trending-item-meta {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DISTRICT LEADERS OF THE WEEK RECOGNITION SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.section-district-leaders {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .leaders-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

.current-leader-card {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.current-leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .current-leader-card {
  background: #0E1626 !important;
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .past-leaders-panel {
  background: #0B101D !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}