/* ================================================================
   ONLINE NEWS 9JA — Public Stylesheet
   Theme: Black + Gold premium newsroom
   ================================================================ */

:root {
    --black:        #0B0B0B;
    --gold:         #D4AF37;
    --gold-deep:    #B8892B;
    --white:        #FFFFFF;
    --bg-soft:      #F5F5F5;
    --text:         #222222;
    --muted:        #777777;
    --border:       #E5E5E5;
    --shadow:       0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    --radius:       6px;

    --font-serif:   'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans:    'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
    --black: #FFFFFF;
    --white: #0B0B0B;
    --bg-soft: #141414;
    --text: #ECECEC;
    --muted: #9A9A9A;
    --border: #2A2A2A;
    --shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.55;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -9999px; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 12px; top: 12px; background: var(--gold); color: #000; padding: 8px 12px; z-index: 1000; }

.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.btn {
    display: inline-block; padding: 10px 18px; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
    background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--text); border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: all .2s ease;
}
.btn:hover { background: #e9e9e9; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--gold); color: #000; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); color: #fff; }

.maint-banner {
    background: #6E0F1F; color: #fff; padding: 10px 18px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 13px; justify-content: center; border-bottom: 2px solid #D4AF37;
}
.maint-badge {
    background: #D4AF37; color: #0B0B0B; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 2px;
    font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.2px; font-size: 11px;
}
.maint-text { opacity: .95; }
.maint-link { color: #D4AF37; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; }
.maint-link:hover { color: #fff; }

.alert {
    margin: 16px 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
}
.alert-success { background: #e8f5ec; color: #1c6b35; border-left: 4px solid #1c6b35; }
.alert-error   { background: #fdecec; color: #8b1f1f; border-left: 4px solid #8b1f1f; }
[data-theme="dark"] .alert-success { background: #143820; color: #b6e4c5; }
[data-theme="dark"] .alert-error   { background: #3a1414; color: #ffb1b1; }

/* ============ HEADER ============ */
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; background: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border); }
/* Top bar: ALWAYS branded-dark (do NOT use var(--black) — that flips in dark mode) */
.topbar { background: #0B0B0B; color: #ddd; font-size: 12.5px; }
.topbar-inner { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding: 8px 20px; }
.topbar-social { display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 4px; }
.social-icon {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
    color: #ddd; transition: background .2s, color .2s, transform .2s;
}
.social-icon:hover { background: var(--gold); color:#0B0B0B; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ----- Masthead: logo (left) + actions (right) ----- */
.masthead-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    align-items: center; gap: 20px; padding: 18px 20px;
}
.brand { display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 10px; }
.brand-text { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 900; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.brand-text-accent { color: var(--gold); }
.brand-logo {
    height: 110px; width: auto; max-width: 360px;
    object-fit: contain; display: block;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .brand-logo {
    filter: brightness(1.15) drop-shadow(0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.2));
}

.header-actions { display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 10px; }
.header-search { display:flex; align-items:center; }
.header-search input {
    width: 0; padding: 0; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    height: 38px; transition: width .25s ease, padding .25s ease;
    font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; background: var(--white); color: var(--text);
}
.header-search:focus-within input,
.header-search input:not(:placeholder-shown) { width: 220px; padding: 0 12px; }
.header-search button {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-left: 6px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    border: 0; background: var(--gold); color: #0B0B0B; border-radius: var(--radius); cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s;
}
.header-search button:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); color: #fff; }

.theme-toggle {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius); cursor: pointer; color: var(--text);
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.theme-toggle:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0B0B0B; border-color: var(--gold); }
[data-theme="light"] .theme-icon-dark { display:none; }
[data-theme="dark"]  .theme-icon-light { display:none; }

/* ----- Primary nav bar (own row, full-width, on light grey) ----- */
.primary-nav-bar {
    background: var(--bg-soft); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.primary-nav {
    list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
    flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
}
.primary-nav a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text);
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: color .2s, border-color .2s, background .2s;
    position: relative;
}
.primary-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--cat-color, var(--gold-deep));
    border-bottom-color: var(--cat-color, var(--gold));
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, .06);
}

.nav-toggle { display:none; background:transparent; border:0; padding: 6px; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-toggle span { display:block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); margin: 5px 0; transition: .25s; }

/* ============ BREAKING TICKER ============ */
.breaking-bar { background: var(--bg-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.breaking-inner { display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 12px; padding: 8px 0; }
.breaking-badge {
    background: #C8102E; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px;
    padding: 4px 10px; letter-spacing: 1px; border-radius: 2px;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,16,46,.45); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(200,16,46,0); } }
.ticker { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; }
.ticker-track { display: inline-flex; gap: 40px; white-space: nowrap; animation: tickerMove 60s linear infinite; }
.ticker-item { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); }
.ticker:hover .ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes tickerMove { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero-section {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px; padding: 28px 20px;
}
.hero-main { position: relative; }
.hero-main-media { display:block; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); position: relative; }
.hero-main-media img { width:100%; height: 460px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.hero-main:hover .hero-main-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.hero-pill { position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; }
.hero-main-body h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 42px);
    line-height: 1.15; margin: 16px 0 10px;
}
.hero-main-body h1 a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.hero-main-body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; margin: 0; }
.hero-meta { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); display:flex; gap:8px; }

.hero-secondary { display: grid; gap: 16px; grid-template-rows: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.hero-mini { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
.hero-mini-media { display:block; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.hero-mini-media img { width:110px; height: 90px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
.hero-mini:hover .hero-mini-media img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.hero-mini h3 { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 6px 0 4px; }
.hero-mini small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; }

/* ============ CATEGORY PILLS ============ */
.cat-pill {
    display: inline-block; padding: 3px 10px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; color: #fff; border-radius: 2px;
}
.cat-pill:hover { opacity: .85; color: #fff; }

/* ============ INTRO BAND ============ */
.intro-band {
    padding: 32px 20px; text-align: center; max-width: 920px;
    color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;
}
.intro-band strong { color: var(--text); }
.intro-tagline { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 8px; }

/* ============ BLOCK HEADER ============ */
.block-header { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; margin: 24px 0 18px; }
.block-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 26px; margin: 0;
    position: relative; padding-left: 16px;
}
.block-title::before {
    content:""; position:absolute; left: 0; top: 6px; bottom: 6px;
    width: 4px; background: var(--gold);
}
.cat-title::before { background: var(--cat-color, var(--gold)); }
.see-all { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; }

/* ============ TRENDING CAROUSEL ============ */
.trending-section { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.carousel-controls { display:flex; gap:8px; }
.carousel-btn {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text); border-radius: var(--radius); cursor: pointer;
}
.carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #000; border-color: var(--gold); }
.carousel { overflow: hidden; }
.carousel-track {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; transition: transform .5s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}
.carousel-card { flex: 0 0 280px; }
.carousel-media { display:block; overflow:hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.carousel-media img { width:100%; height: 170px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s; }
.carousel-card:hover .carousel-media img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.carousel-body h4 { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 8px 0 4px; }
.carousel-body small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; }

/* ============ ARTICLE CARD GRID ============ */
.content-with-sidebar {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 36px;
    padding: 12px 20px 40px;
}
.card-grid {
    display: grid; gap: 24px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
}
.post-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s; }
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.1); }
.post-card-media { display:block; overflow:hidden; }
.post-card-media img { width:100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s; }
.post-card:hover .post-card-media img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.post-card-body { padding: 16px; display:flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; flex: 1; }
.post-card-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 4px 0; }
.post-card-title a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.post-card-excerpt { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.post-card-meta { display:flex; gap: 6px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============ SIDEBAR ============ */
.sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; position: sticky; top: 90px; align-self: flex-start; }
.most-read { background: var(--bg-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px; }
.most-read-list { list-style: none; margin: 12px 0 0; padding: 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 14px; counter-reset: rank; }
.most-read-list li { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.most-read-list .rank { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 26px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.most-read-list a { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.3; }
.most-read-list small { display:block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 4px; }

.ad-slot { margin: 18px 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 6px; }
.ad-eyebrow {
    font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; align-self: center;
}
.ad-slot .ad-html,
.ad-slot .ad-image,
.ad-slot .ad-image-link {
    display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center;
}
.ad-slot .ad-image-link { line-height: 0; }
.ad-slot img {
    max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: inline-block;
    border-radius: var(--radius); transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.ad-slot .ad-image-link:hover img {
    transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.ad-sidebar  { background: transparent; }
.ad-sidebar img { max-height: 600px; object-fit: contain; }
.ad-inline   { max-width: 920px; margin: 30px auto; }
.ad-inline img { max-height: 300px; object-fit: contain; }
.ad-header   { margin: 14px 0; }
.ad-header img { max-height: 140px; object-fit: contain; }
.ad-footer   { margin: 30px auto 0; max-width: 1100px; }
.ad-footer img { max-height: 160px; object-fit: contain; }

/* ============ CATEGORY BLOCKS ============ */
.category-block { padding: 24px 20px; }
.category-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.category-feature { display:flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.cat-feature-media { overflow:hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.cat-feature-media img { width:100%; height: 320px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s; }
.cat-feature-media:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.cat-feature-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.cat-feature-body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0; }
.category-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display:flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.category-list li { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.cat-list-media img { width: 110px; height: 80px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius); transition: transform .4s; }
.cat-list-media:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.category-list h4 { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.category-list small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; }

/* ============ NEWSLETTER ============ */
/* Always branded-dark — gradient uses hardcoded values so it survives dark-mode flips */
.newsletter-band {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B0B0B 0%, #1a1a1a 100%); color: #fff;
    padding: 48px 20px; margin: 40px 0 0;
}
.newsletter-inner { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: center; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.newsletter-copy h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 34px; color: var(--gold); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.newsletter-copy p { margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #ddd; }
.newsletter-sub { color: #aaa !important; font-size: 13.5px !important; }
.newsletter-form { display:flex; gap: 10px; }
.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1; padding: 14px 16px; border: 0; border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;
}
.newsletter-form button { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 15px; }

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
/* Always branded-dark in both light & dark modes (do NOT use var(--black)) */
.site-footer { background: #0B0B0B; color: #ccc; }
.footer-grid {
    display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 36px;
    padding: 50px 20px 30px;
}
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--gold); font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.footer-col .brand-text { font-size: 26px; color: #fff; }
.footer-tagline { color: var(--gold); margin: 6px 0 12px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer-text { color: #aaa; font-size: 13.5px; }
.footer-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 8px; }
.footer-list a { color: #ccc; font-size: 14px; }
.footer-list a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-social { display:flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-social .social-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; background: #1a1a1a; color: var(--gold);
}
.footer-social .social-icon:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0B0B0B; }
.footer-bottom { background: #050505; border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding: 16px 0; font-size: 13px; }
.footer-bottom-inner { display:flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; padding: 0 20px; }

/* ============ BACK TO TOP ============ */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed; right: 24px; bottom: 24px; width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); color: #000; border: 0;
    font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: .25s; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.25); z-index: 200;
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); color: #fff; }

/* ============ PAGINATION ============ */
.pagination ul { list-style:none; display:flex; gap: 4px; padding: 0; margin: 28px 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pagination a {
    display:block; padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--text); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
}
.pagination a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #000; border-color: var(--gold); }
.pagination .active { background: var(--gold); color: #000; border-color: var(--gold); pointer-events: none; }
.pagination .disabled { opacity: .4; pointer-events: none; }
.pagination span { padding: 8px 4px; }

/* ============ ARTICLE PAGE ============ */
.article-hero { padding: 36px 0 18px; }
.article-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px); line-height: 1.15; margin: 12px 0; max-width: 920px; }
.article-excerpt { color: var(--muted); font-size: 18px; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.article-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap: 8px; }
.byline strong { color: var(--text); }
.article-featured-image img { width: 100%; max-height: 540px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.article-layout { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr 320px; gap: 36px; padding: 30px 20px; }

.share-rail { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 8px; position: sticky; top: 100px; align-self:flex-start; }
.share-btn {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-soft);
    color: var(--text); border: 0; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px;
    transition: .25s;
}
.share-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #000; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.prose { max-width: 760px; }
.prose h2, .prose h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); line-height: 1.25; margin-top: 1.6em; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 22px; }
.prose p { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 1em 0; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 22px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; }
.prose a { color: var(--gold-deep); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose blockquote { border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); padding: 0 0 0 20px; margin: 24px 0; color: var(--muted); font-style: italic; }
.prose img { border-radius: var(--radius); margin: 20px 0; }

.article-tags { margin-top: 30px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap: 6px; align-items: center; }
.tag-chip { background: var(--bg-soft); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============ COMMENTS ============ */
.comments-section { margin-top: 50px; padding-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.comments-section h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 24px; }
.comment-list { list-style:none; padding: 0; margin: 20px 0; }
.comment-item { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.comment-avatar {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); color: #000;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight: 700;
}
.comment-head { font-size: 14px; }
.comment-body p { margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 14.5px; }

.comment-form { margin-top: 30px; background: var(--bg-soft); padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.comment-form h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.comment-form input, .comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; background: var(--white); color: var(--text);
}
.comment-form .row.two { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.related-section { padding: 20px 20px 50px; }

/* ============ PAGE HERO (generic) ============ */
.page-hero { background: var(--bg-soft); padding: 40px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.page-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 38px; margin: 0; }
.page-hero p { color: var(--muted); margin: 8px 0 0; max-width: 760px; }
.category-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cat-color), #000); color:#fff; padding: 48px 20px; }
.category-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 44px; margin: 6px 0 8px; }
.category-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.category-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width: 720px; }

.static-page { padding: 36px 20px 60px; }
.static-page .prose { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ============ SEARCH ============ */
.search-form { display:flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 720px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.search-form input, .search-form select { padding: 11px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; background: var(--white); color: var(--text); }
.search-form input { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }

/* ============ CONTACT ============ */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 36px; padding: 36px 20px 60px; }
.contact-info p { margin: 6px 0 14px; font-size: 14px; }
.map-placeholder { margin-top: 16px; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.contact-form { background: var(--bg-soft); padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.contact-form h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.contact-form input, .contact-form textarea { width:100%; padding: 11px 14px; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; background: var(--white); color: var(--text); }
.contact-form .row.two { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }

/* ============ ERROR ============ */
.error-page { padding: 80px 20px; }
.error-card { max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.error-code { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 120px; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 900; }
.error-card h1 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 32px; margin: 6px 0 12px; }

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-secondary { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
    .content-with-sidebar, .article-layout, .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .article-layout { grid-template-areas: "body" "share" "side"; }
    .share-rail { flex-direction: row; position: static; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .newsletter-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .primary-nav-bar .container { padding: 0; }
    .primary-nav { gap: 0; }
    .primary-nav a { padding: 12px 12px; font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .6px; }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .nav-toggle { display: block; }
    .primary-nav-bar { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left:0; right:0; z-index: 90; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.15); }
    .primary-nav-bar.open { display: block; }
    .primary-nav { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; padding: 6px 0; }
    .primary-nav a { padding: 12px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); width: 100%; }
    .primary-nav a:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

    .brand-logo { height: 64px; max-width: 220px; }
    .header-search input { width: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }
    .header-search:focus-within input { width: 140px !important; padding: 0 10px !important; }
    .topbar-social { display: none; } /* save space; icons remain in footer */
    .hero-secondary { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-main-media img { height: 260px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .comment-form .row.two, .contact-form .row.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============ FADE-IN ANIMATIONS ============ */
[data-fade] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
[data-fade].in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ============ SKELETON ============ */
.skeleton { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #eee 25%, #f5f5f5 50%, #eee 75%); background-size: 200% 100%; animation: skel 1.4s infinite; border-radius: var(--radius); }
@keyframes skel { 0% { background-position: 200% 0; } 100% { background-position: -200% 0; } }