/*
Theme Name: NewsPulse Pro
Theme URI: https://newspulse.in/
Author: NewsPulse Media Network
Author URI: https://newspulse.in/
Description: A fast, accessible and editorially focused WordPress news and magazine theme with a responsive homepage, structured data and flexible Customizer controls.
Version: 2.0.0
Requires at least: 6.5
Requires PHP: 8.1
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: newspulse-pro
Tags: news, magazine, blog, two-columns, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, accessibility-ready, editor-style, wide-blocks
*/

:root {
	--color-accent: #e21d2f;
	--color-accent-dark: #b80f20;
	--color-ink: #121722;
	--color-ink-soft: #303846;
	--color-muted: #687386;
	--color-canvas: #f5f7fa;
	--color-surface: #ffffff;
	--color-surface-2: #edf1f5;
	--color-border: #dfe4ea;
	--color-success: #12805c;
	--color-focus: #1f6feb;
	--container: 1320px;
	--gutter: clamp(16px, 3vw, 28px);
	--content: 820px;
	--radius-sm: 8px;
	--radius-md: 14px;
	--radius-lg: 22px;
	--shadow-sm: 0 4px 18px rgba(18, 23, 34, .06);
	--shadow-md: 0 16px 45px rgba(18, 23, 34, .10);
	--shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px rgba(18, 23, 34, .18);
	--transition: 180ms ease;
	--font-sans: Inter, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
	--font-display: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
}

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

html {
	scroll-behavior: smooth;
	-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
	margin: 0;
	background: var(--color-canvas);
	color: var(--color-ink-soft);
	font-family: var(--font-sans);
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.68;
	text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body.menu-open {
	overflow: hidden;
}

button,
input,
textarea,
select {
	font: inherit;
}

button,
[type="button"],
[type="submit"] {
	cursor: pointer;
}

img,
svg,
video,
iframe {
	max-width: 100%;
}

img {
	display: block;
	height: auto;
}

figure {
	margin: 0;
}

iframe {
	border: 0;
}

p,
ul,
ol,
blockquote,
pre,
table {
	margin-top: 0;
	margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

ul,
ol {
	padding-left: 1.35rem;
}

a {
	color: inherit;
	text-decoration-thickness: .08em;
	text-underline-offset: .16em;
	transition: color var(--transition), background-color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

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

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
	margin: 0 0 .7em;
	color: var(--color-ink);
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: -.025em;
	line-height: 1.14;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 2vw, 2rem)!important; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }

::selection {
	background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-accent) 22%, transparent);
	color: var(--color-ink);
}

:focus-visible {
	outline: 3px solid var(--color-focus);
	outline-offset: 3px;
}

.screen-reader-text {
	border: 0;
	clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
	clip-path: inset(50%);
	height: 1px;
	margin: -1px;
	overflow: hidden;
	padding: 0;
	position: absolute !important;
	width: 1px;
	word-wrap: normal !important;
}

.screen-reader-text:focus {
	clip: auto !important;
	clip-path: none;
	display: block;
	height: auto;
	left: 1rem;
	top: 1rem;
	width: auto;
	z-index: 100000;
	padding: .8rem 1rem;
	background: var(--color-surface);
	color: var(--color-ink);
	font-weight: 700;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.site-container {
	width: min(calc(100% - (var(--gutter) * 2)), var(--container));
	margin-inline: auto;
}

.narrow-content {
	max-width: var(--content);
}

.site-main {
	min-height: 55vh;
}

.section-shell {
	padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
}

.page-content-shell {
	padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.button,
.wp-element-button,
button[type="submit"],
input[type="submit"] {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	min-height: 46px;
	padding: .78rem 1.25rem;
	border: 1px solid transparent;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--color-ink);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: .92rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.button:hover,
.wp-element-button:hover,
button[type="submit"]:hover,
input[type="submit"]:hover {
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff;
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.button--primary {
	background: var(--color-accent);
}

.button--primary:hover {
	background: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.button--light {
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--color-ink);
}

.text-link {
	color: var(--color-accent);
	font-size: .9rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-decoration: none;
}

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="url"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="search"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="number"],
select,
textarea {
	width: 100%;
	min-height: 48px;
	padding: .85rem 1rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	background: var(--color-surface);
	color: var(--color-ink);
	transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

textarea {
	min-height: 160px;
	resize: vertical;
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
	border-color: var(--color-focus);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-focus) 18%, transparent);
	outline: 0;
}

/* Top bar */
.topbar {
	background: #0b0f17;
	color: #c8d0dd;
	font-size: .78rem;
}

.topbar__inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	min-height: 38px;
}

.topbar__date {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: .45rem;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.topbar__date svg {
	width: 15px;
	fill: currentColor;
}

.topbar__nav {
	margin-left: auto;
}

.topbar__menu {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1rem;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

.topbar a {
	color: inherit;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.topbar a:hover {
	color: #fff;
}

.social-links {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: .42rem;
}

.social-links a {
	display: inline-grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 30px;
	height: 30px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
	border-radius: 50%;
	color: inherit;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.social-links a:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-accent);
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.social-icon {
	font-size: 0;
}

.social-icon::before {
	font-size: .72rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: -.04em;
}

.social-icon--facebook::before { content: "f"; }
.social-icon--x::before { content: "X"; }
.social-icon--instagram::before { content: "â—Ž"; font-size: .9rem; }
.social-icon--youtube::before { content: "â–¶"; font-size: .62rem; }
.social-icon--linkedin::before { content: "in"; }
.social-icon--telegram::before { content: "➤"; }

/* Header */
.site-header {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 20;
	background: var(--color-surface);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.site-header__inner {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 1fr) minmax(300px, 520px) auto;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 2rem;
	min-height: 116px;
}

.site-branding {
	min-width: 0;
}

.custom-logo-link {
	display: inline-block;
}

.custom-logo {
	max-width: 280px;
	max-height: 74px;
	width: auto;
}

.site-title {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: -.055em;
	line-height: .95;
}

.site-title a {
	color: var(--color-ink);
	text-decoration: none;
}

.site-title a::first-letter {
	color: var(--color-accent);
}

.site-tagline {
	margin: .45rem 0 0;
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-size: .76rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.search-form__group {
	display: flex;
	align-items: stretch;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--color-canvas);
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.search-form__group:focus-within {
	border-color: var(--color-focus);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-focus) 15%, transparent);
}

.search-form__input[type="search"] {
	min-width: 0;
	min-height: 48px;
	padding: .75rem .4rem .75rem 1.15rem;
	border: 0;
	border-radius: 0;
	background: transparent;
	box-shadow: none;
}

.search-form__button {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 52px;
	border: 0;
	background: transparent;
	color: var(--color-ink);
}

.search-form__button:hover {
	color: var(--color-accent);
}

.search-form__button svg {
	width: 21px;
	fill: currentColor;
}

.theme-toggle {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 46px;
	height: 46px;
	padding: 0;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-surface);
	color: var(--color-ink);
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-accent);
	color: var(--color-accent);
}

.theme-toggle svg {
	width: 21px;
	fill: currentColor;
}

/* Navigation */
.primary-navigation {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 30;
	background: var(--color-ink);
	color: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(18, 23, 34, .12);
}

.primary-navigation.is-sticky {
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
}

.primary-navigation__inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: stretch;
	min-height: 56px;
}

.home-link {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 58px;
	margin-right: .75rem;
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff;
}

.home-link:hover {
	background: var(--color-accent-dark);
	color: #fff;
}

.home-link svg {
	width: 20px;
	fill: currentColor;
}

.primary-menu-wrap {
	flex: 1;
}

.primary-menu__list,
.primary-menu .primary-menu__list,
.primary-menu-wrap > ul {
	display: flex;
	align-items: stretch;
	gap: .2rem;
	height: 100%;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

.primary-menu__list > li {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	align-items: stretch;
}

.primary-menu__list > li > a {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 0 1rem;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: .88rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-decoration: none;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.primary-menu__list > li > a:hover,
.primary-menu__list > li.current-menu-item > a,
.primary-menu__list > li.current-menu-ancestor > a {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
	color: #fff;
}

.primary-menu__list .menu-item-has-children > a::after {
	content: "";
	width: 7px;
	height: 7px;
	margin-left: .55rem;
	border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor;
	border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
	transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);
}

.primary-menu__list .sub-menu {
	position: absolute;
	top: calc(100% - 1px);
	left: 0;
	z-index: 50;
	min-width: 230px;
	margin: 0;
	padding: .55rem;
	list-style: none;
	border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
	background: var(--color-surface);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	transform: translateY(8px);
	transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility var(--transition);
}

.primary-menu__list li:hover > .sub-menu,
.primary-menu__list li:focus-within > .sub-menu {
	opacity: 1;
	visibility: visible;
	transform: translateY(0);
}

.primary-menu__list .sub-menu a {
	display: block;
	padding: .72rem .85rem;
	border-radius: 6px;
	color: var(--color-ink-soft);
	font-size: .86rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.primary-menu__list .sub-menu a:hover {
	background: var(--color-canvas);
	color: var(--color-accent);
}

.menu-toggle {
	display: none;
	align-items: center;
	gap: .6rem;
	padding: 0 1rem;
	border: 0;
	background: transparent;
	color: #fff;
	font-weight: 800;
}

.menu-toggle__icon,
.menu-toggle__icon::before,
.menu-toggle__icon::after {
	display: block;
	width: 23px;
	height: 2px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	background: currentColor;
	transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.menu-toggle__icon {
	position: relative;
}

.menu-toggle__icon::before,
.menu-toggle__icon::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
}

.menu-toggle__icon::before { top: -7px; }
.menu-toggle__icon::after { top: 7px; }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle__icon { background: transparent; }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle__icon::before { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle__icon::after { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Breaking ticker */
.breaking-bar {
	background: var(--color-surface);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.breaking-bar__inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	min-height: 48px;
}

.breaking-bar__label {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: .5rem;
	padding-right: 1rem;
	color: var(--color-accent);
	font-size: .76rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: .08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.breaking-dot {
	width: 8px;
	height: 8px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-accent);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-accent) 15%, transparent);
	animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
	50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px transparent; }
}

.breaking-ticker {
	position: relative;
	flex: 1;
	height: 48px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.breaking-ticker__list {
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
	transition: transform 380ms ease;
}

.breaking-ticker__item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	height: 48px;
	padding-inline: 1rem;
	border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	font-size: .86rem;
	font-weight: 750;
}

.breaking-ticker__item a {
	display: block;
	overflow: hidden;
	text-overflow: ellipsis;
	white-space: nowrap;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.breaking-ticker__controls {
	display: flex;
	gap: .25rem;
}

.breaking-ticker__controls button {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	padding: 0;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-surface);
	color: var(--color-ink);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	line-height: 1;
}

.breaking-ticker__controls button:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-accent);
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff;
}

/* Shared headings and labels */
.section-heading {
	display: flex;
	align-items: end;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 2rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
	padding-bottom: 1rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.section-heading h2 {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.15rem);
	letter-spacing: -.045em;
}

.section-heading__eyebrow,
.page-hero__eyebrow {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: .45rem;
	color: var(--color-accent);
	font-size: .74rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: .14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-heading__link {
	color: var(--color-ink);
	font-size: .86rem;
	font-weight: 850;
	text-decoration: none;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.post-category {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	min-height: 26px;
	padding: .28rem .58rem;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: .66rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: .07em;
	line-height: 1;
	text-decoration: none;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.post-category:hover {
	background: var(--color-accent-dark);
	color: #fff;
}

.post-meta {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: .7rem 1rem;
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-size: .76rem;
}

.post-meta__item {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: .35rem;
}

.post-meta__item svg {
	width: 14px;
	fill: currentColor;
}

.post-meta a {
	text-decoration: none;
}

/* Archive/list cards */
.content-with-sidebar,
.article-layout {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
	gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
	align-items: start;
}

.article-layout {
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, var(--content)) minmax(280px, 340px);
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.content-column,
.sidebar-column {
	min-width: 0;
}

.story-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1.5rem;
}

.story-grid--three {
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.story-card {
	position: relative;
	min-width: 0;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	background: var(--color-surface);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

.story-card__media {
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--color-surface-2);
}

.story-card__image {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 500ms ease;
}

.story-card:hover .story-card__image {
	transform: scale(1.035);
}

.story-card__body {
	padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem 1.3rem;
}

.story-card__title {
	margin: .75rem 0 .7rem;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
	letter-spacing: -.035em;
}

.story-card__title a,
.story-list-item__title a,
.mini-story h3 a {
	text-decoration: none;
}

.story-card__excerpt {
	margin: .75rem 0 0;
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-size: .9rem;
}

.story-list {
	display: grid;
	gap: 1.25rem;
}

.story-list-item {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 34%) minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 1.35rem;
	padding: 1rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	background: var(--color-surface);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.story-list-item:hover {
	border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-accent) 35%, var(--color-border));
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.story-list-item__media {
	display: block;
	min-height: 190px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--color-surface-2);
}

.story-list-item__image {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
}

.story-list-item__body {
	align-self: center;
}

.story-list-item__title {
	margin: .65rem 0 .55rem;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.6vw, 2.05rem);
	letter-spacing: -.04em;
}

.story-list-item p {
	margin: .8rem 0 .65rem;
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-size: .92rem;
}

/* Page hero and breadcrumbs */
.page-hero {
	position: relative;
	padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
	background:
		radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-accent) 20%, transparent), transparent 34%),
		linear-gradient(135deg, #111827 0%, #202a39 100%);
	color: #fff;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero--compact {
	padding-block: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.8rem);
}

.page-hero h1 {
	max-width: 900px;
	margin-bottom: .35rem;
	color: #fff;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	letter-spacing: -.05em;
}

.page-hero p,
.page-hero .archive-description {
	max-width: 720px;
	margin: .8rem 0 0;
	color: #c8d0dc;
	font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
}

.breadcrumbs {
	margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
	font-size: .76rem;
	font-weight: 750;
}

.breadcrumbs ol {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: .5rem;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

.breadcrumbs li {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: .5rem;
}

.breadcrumbs li:not(:last-child)::after {
	content: "/";
	opacity: .55;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
	text-decoration: none;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumbs {
	color: #c6ced9;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumbs a:hover {
	color: #fff;
}

/* Sidebar */
.widget-area,
.sidebar-column {
	display: grid;
	gap: 1.4rem;
}

.widget {
	min-width: 0;
	padding: 1.3rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	background: var(--color-surface);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.widget-title {
	position: relative;
	margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
	padding-bottom: .75rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	letter-spacing: -.035em;
}

.widget-title::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	bottom: -1px;
	width: 54px;
	height: 3px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	background: var(--color-accent);
}

.widget ul {
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

.widget li + li {
	margin-top: .75rem;
}

.widget a {
	text-decoration: none;
}

.category-list a {
	display: inline-flex;
	padding: .32rem 0;
	font-weight: 750;
}

.category-list .cat-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 1rem;
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-size: .85rem;
}

.mini-story-list {
	display: grid;
	gap: 1rem;
}

.mini-story {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 92px minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: .8rem;
	align-items: center;
}

.mini-story__media {
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
	border-radius: 7px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.mini-story__image {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
}

.mini-story h3 {
	margin: 0 0 .3rem;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: .98rem;
	line-height: 1.25;
}

.mini-story time {
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-size: .68rem;
}

.ranked-stories {
	counter-reset: rank;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

.ranked-stories li {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: .75rem;
	align-items: start;
	counter-increment: rank;
}

.ranked-stories li + li {
	padding-top: .9rem;
	border-top: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
}

.ranked-stories__number::before {
	content: counter(rank, decimal-leading-zero);
	color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-accent) 75%, var(--color-muted));
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: 1.45rem;
	font-weight: 900;
}

.ranked-stories h3 {
	margin: 0 0 .25rem;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: 1rem;
	line-height: 1.3;
}

.ranked-stories time {
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-size: .68rem;
}

.newsletter-card {
	position: relative;
	padding: 1.6rem;
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-accent), #861325);
	color: #fff;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-card::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	right: -70px;
	bottom: -90px;
	width: 210px;
	height: 210px;
	border: 30px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
	border-radius: 50%;
}

.newsletter-card > * {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-card h2 {
	color: #fff;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: 1.65rem;
}

.newsletter-card p {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .83);
	font-size: .88rem;
}

.newsletter-card__icon {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
}

.topic-cloud {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: .45rem;
}

.topic-cloud a,
.tagcloud a {
	display: inline-flex;
	padding: .42rem .7rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--color-canvas);
	color: var(--color-ink-soft);
	font-size: .75rem !important;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.topic-cloud a:hover,
.tagcloud a:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-accent);
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff;
}

/* Single article */
.single-article {
	min-width: 0;
}

.single-article > .breadcrumbs {
	margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
	color: var(--color-muted);
}

.single-article__header {
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.single-article__header h1 {
	margin: .75rem 0 .55rem;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 6vw, 5.35rem);
	letter-spacing: -.055em;
}

.single-article__dek {
	max-width: 760px;
	margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.3vw, 1.55rem);
	line-height: 1.45;
}

.single-article__meta-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	padding-block: 1rem;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.author-chip {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: .75rem;
}

.author-chip__avatar {
	border-radius: 50%;
}

.author-chip span {
	display: block;
	color: var(--color-ink);
	font-size: .84rem;
	font-weight: 800;
}

.author-chip a {
	text-decoration: none;
}

.author-chip small,
.article-dates {
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-size: .72rem;
}

.article-dates {
	display: grid;
	gap: .15rem;
	text-align: right;
}

.single-article__featured {
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.single-article__featured-image {
	width: 100%;
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.single-article__featured figcaption,
.wp-caption-text,
.blocks-gallery-caption {
	margin-top: .7rem;
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-size: .78rem;
	font-style: italic;
}

.entry-content {
	font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.08rem);
}

.entry-content > * {
	max-width: 100%;
}

.entry-content h2,
.entry-content h3,
.entry-content h4 {
	margin-top: 1.65em;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	letter-spacing: -.035em;
}

.entry-content a {
	color: var(--color-accent);
	font-weight: 650;
}

.entry-content blockquote {
	position: relative;
	margin: 2rem 0;
	padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.5rem 2rem;
	border-left: 5px solid var(--color-accent);
	border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
	background: var(--color-surface);
	color: var(--color-ink);
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-style: italic;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.entry-content blockquote p:last-child {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.entry-content code,
.entry-content pre {
	font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
}

.entry-content code {
	padding: .12rem .3rem;
	border-radius: 4px;
	background: var(--color-surface-2);
}

.entry-content pre {
	overflow-x: auto;
	padding: 1.2rem;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	background: #111827;
	color: #edf2f7;
}

.entry-content table {
	border-collapse: collapse;
	width: 100%;
	display: block;
	overflow-x: auto;
}

.entry-content th,
.entry-content td {
	padding: .75rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	text-align: left;
}

.entry-content th {
	background: var(--color-surface-2);
	color: var(--color-ink);
}

.alignwide {
	width: min(1120px, calc(100vw - 32px));
	max-width: none !important;
	margin-left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.alignfull {
	width: 100vw;
	max-width: none !important;
	margin-left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.single-article__footer {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 1.5rem;
	margin-top: 2.5rem;
	padding: 1.1rem 0;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.article-tags {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: .45rem;
	align-items: center;
	font-size: .78rem;
}

.article-tags a {
	padding: .35rem .6rem;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--color-surface-2);
	font-weight: 700;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.share-links {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: .45rem;
	align-items: center;
	font-size: .76rem;
	font-weight: 800;
}

.share-links a {
	padding: .35rem .62rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 999px;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.share-links a:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-accent);
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff;
}

.post-navigation-card {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1rem;
	margin-top: 2rem;
}

.post-navigation-card > div {
	min-height: 120px;
	padding: 1.1rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	background: var(--color-surface);
}

.post-navigation-card > div:last-child {
	text-align: right;
}

.post-navigation-card span {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: .4rem;
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-size: .68rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: .08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.post-navigation-card a {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.related-stories {
	margin-top: 3rem;
	padding-top: 2rem;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.related-stories > h2 {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: 2rem;
}

.related-stories .story-card__excerpt,
.related-stories .post-meta {
	display: none;
}

.related-stories .story-card__title {
	font-size: 1.12rem;
}

/* Comments */
.comments-area {
	margin-top: 3rem;
	padding-top: 2rem;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comments-title,
.comment-reply-title {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.comment-list {
	margin: 0 0 2rem;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

.comment-list .children {
	margin-left: 2rem;
	list-style: none;
}

.comment-body {
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	padding: 1.2rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	background: var(--color-surface);
}

.comment-meta {
	font-size: .78rem;
}

.comment-author {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: .65rem;
	font-weight: 800;
}

.comment-author img {
	border-radius: 50%;
}

.comment-content {
	margin-top: .8rem;
}

.comment-form label {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: .35rem;
	font-size: .8rem;
	font-weight: 800;
}

/* Pagination */
.navigation.pagination {
	margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.nav-links {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: .5rem;
}

.page-numbers {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	min-width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	padding: 0 .8rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--color-surface);
	font-size: .82rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.page-numbers.current,
.page-numbers:hover {
	border-color: var(--color-accent);
	background: var(--color-accent);
	color: #fff;
}

/* Contact */
.contact-layout {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, .75fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr);
	gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.contact-details,
.contact-form-panel {
	padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	background: var(--color-surface);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-details h2,
.contact-form-panel h2 {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.contact-detail-list {
	margin: 1.7rem 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

.contact-detail-list li {
	display: grid;
	gap: .2rem;
	padding: .9rem 0;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-detail-list span {
	color: var(--color-muted);
	font-size: .7rem;
	font-weight: 850;
	letter-spacing: .08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-detail-list a {
	font-weight: 750;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-detail-list address {
	font-style: normal;
}

.social-links--large a,
.social-links--footer a {
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-color: var(--color-border);
	color: var(--color-ink);
}

.editor-notice {
	padding: 1.2rem;
	border: 1px dashed var(--color-accent);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-accent) 6%, var(--color-surface));
}

/* Empty and error states */
.empty-state,
.error-page__inner {
	max-width: 720px;
	margin-inline: auto;
	padding: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	background: var(--color-surface);
	text-align: center;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.empty-state__icon {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 64px;
	height: 64px;
	margin: 0 auto 1rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-accent) 12%, transparent);
	color: var(--color-accent);
	font-size: 1.8rem;
	font-weight: 900;
}

.empty-state h1,
.error-page h1 {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.empty-state .search-form,
.error-page__search {
	max-width: 520px;
	margin: 1.5rem auto;
}

.error-page__code {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: .4rem;
	color: var(--color-accent);
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(4rem, 14vw, 9rem);
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: -.08em;
	line-height: .85;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
	margin-top: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
	background: #0b0f17;
	color: #aeb8c7;
}

.site-footer__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
	padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
}

.footer-brand {
	margin-bottom: .8rem;
	color: #fff;
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: 2rem;
	letter-spacing: -.04em;
}

.site-footer__about p {
	max-width: 400px;
}

.site-footer .widget {
	padding: 0;
	border: 0;
	background: transparent;
	box-shadow: none;
}

.site-footer .widget-title {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.site-footer .widget-title::after {
	width: 38px;
}

.site-footer a {
	color: #cbd3df;
	text-decoration: none;
}

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

.footer-menu,
.footer-contact,
.footer-latest {
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}

.footer-menu li + li,
.footer-contact li + li,
.footer-latest li + li {
	margin-top: .65rem;
}

.footer-contact,
.footer-latest,
.footer-menu {
	font-size: .86rem;
}

.site-footer__bottom {
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
}

.site-footer__bottom-inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 1rem;
	min-height: 72px;
	font-size: .78rem;
}

.site-footer__bottom p {
	margin: 0;
}

.back-to-top {
	font-weight: 800;
}

/* Core WordPress */
.sticky { position: relative; }
.bypostauthor { position: relative; }
.gallery-caption { display: block; }
.wp-caption { max-width: 100%; }

.alignleft {
	float: left;
	margin: .4rem 1.5rem 1rem 0;
}

.alignright {
	float: right;
	margin: .4rem 0 1rem 1.5rem;
}

.aligncenter {
	display: block;
	margin-right: auto;
	margin-left: auto;
}

.clear::before,
.clear::after,
.entry-content::before,
.entry-content::after {
	display: table;
	content: "";
}

.clear::after,
.entry-content::after {
	clear: both;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	*,
	*::before,
	*::after {
		scroll-behavior: auto !important;
		animation-duration: .01ms !important;
		animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
		transition-duration: .01ms !important;
	}
}


/* ==========================================================
   NewsPulse Pro Premium Footer
   ========================================================== */

.np-site-footer{
    background:#111827;
    color:#d1d5db;
    margin-top:60px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.8;
}

.np-site-footer a{
    color:#ffffff;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:.3s ease;
}

.np-site-footer a:hover{
    color:#ff3b30;
}

.np-footer-main{
    padding:70px 0 50px;
}

.np-container{
    width:100%;
    max-width:1320px;
    margin:auto;
    padding:0 20px;
    box-sizing:border-box;
}

.np-footer-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap:40px;
    align-items:flex-start;
}

/* ==========================================
   Brand
========================================== */

.np-footer-brand{
    padding-right:20px;
}

.np-footer-brand img{
    max-width:220px;
    height:auto;
    display:block;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.np-footer-brand__name{
    font-size:34px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#fff;
    display:inline-block;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.np-footer-brand p{
    color:#cbd5e1;
    margin:20px 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   Heading
========================================== */

.np-footer-column h2,
.np-footer-newsletter h2{
    font-size:20px;
    color:#fff;
    margin:0 0 25px;
    font-weight:700;
    position:relative;
}

.np-footer-column h2:after,
.np-footer-newsletter h2:after{
    content:"";
    width:45px;
    height:3px;
    background:#ff3b30;
    display:block;
    margin-top:10px;
}

/* ==========================================
   Menu
========================================== */

.np-footer-menu{
    list-style:none;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
}

.np-footer-menu li{
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.np-footer-menu li:last-child{
    margin-bottom:0;
}

.np-footer-menu li a{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    color:#d1d5db;
    transition:.3s;
}

.np-footer-menu li a:hover{
    color:#ffffff;
    padding-left:8px;
}

.np-count{
    background:#1f2937;
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:50px;
    padding:2px 10px;
    font-size:12px;
}

/* ==========================================
   Social
========================================== */

.np-footer-social{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:12px;
    margin-top:25px;
}

.np-footer-social a{
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    background:#1f2937;
    color:#fff;
    transition:.35s;
    font-size:18px;
}

.np-footer-social a:hover{
    background:#ff3b30;
    color:#fff;
    transform:translateY(-4px);
}

/* ==========================================
   Newsletter
========================================== */

.np-footer-newsletter p{
    color:#cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.np-button{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    padding:12px 24px;
    border-radius:8px;
    background:#ff3b30;
    color:#fff !important;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.3s;
}

.np-button:hover{
    background:#d72618;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================
   NewsPulse Pro Premium Footer - Part 2
   ========================================================== */

/* ==========================================
   Footer Columns
========================================== */

.np-footer-column{
    min-width:0;
}

.np-footer-column p{
    color:#cbd5e1;
    margin:0 0 18px;
}

/* ==========================================
   Latest Posts
========================================== */

.np-footer-latest{
    list-style:none;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
}

.np-footer-latest li{
    margin-bottom:16px;
    padding-bottom:16px;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.np-footer-latest li:last-child{
    margin-bottom:0;
    padding-bottom:0;
    border-bottom:none;
}

.np-footer-latest a{
    display:block;
    color:#d1d5db;
    font-weight:500;
    line-height:1.6;
    transition:all .3s ease;
}

.np-footer-latest a:hover{
    color:#ffffff;
    padding-left:8px;
}

/* ==========================================
   Contact
========================================== */

.np-footer-contact{
    list-style:none;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
}

.np-footer-contact li{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:12px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    color:#d1d5db;
}

.np-footer-contact li:last-child{
    margin-bottom:0;
}

.np-footer-contact i{
    width:18px;
    margin-top:3px;
    color:#ff3b30;
    text-align:center;
}

.np-footer-contact a{
    color:#d1d5db;
}

.np-footer-contact a:hover{
    color:#ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================
   Widget Styling
========================================== */

.footer-widget{
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

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

.footer-widget .widget-title{
    color:#ffffff;
    font-size:18px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.footer-widget input[type="email"],
.footer-widget input[type="text"],
.footer-widget input[type="search"]{
    width:100%;
    padding:12px 15px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:8px;
    margin-bottom:12px;
    background:#1f2937;
    color:#ffffff;
    box-sizing:border-box;
}

.footer-widget input::placeholder{
    color:#9ca3af;
}

.footer-widget button,
.footer-widget input[type="submit"]{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:12px 22px;
    background:#ff3b30;
    color:#fff;
    border:none;
    border-radius:8px;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:.3s ease;
    font-weight:600;
}

.footer-widget button:hover,
.footer-widget input[type="submit"]:hover{
    background:#d72618;
}

/* ==========================================
   Footer Bottom
========================================== */

.np-footer-bottom{
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    background:#0b1220;
}

.np-footer-bottom__inner{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:20px;
    padding:22px 0;
}

.np-footer-copyright p,
.np-footer-credit p{
    margin:0;
    color:#cbd5e1;
    font-size:14px;
}

.np-footer-credit a{
    color:#ffffff;
    font-weight:600;
}

.np-footer-credit a:hover{
    color:#ff3b30;
}

/* ==========================================
   Scroll To Top
========================================== */

.np-scroll-top{
    position:fixed;
    right:25px;
    bottom:25px;
    width:48px;
    height:48px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#ff3b30;
    color:#ffffff;
    cursor:pointer;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:18px;
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    transform:translateY(20px);
    transition:all .35s ease;
    z-index:999;
    box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

.np-scroll-top.show{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
    transform:translateY(0);
}

.np-scroll-top:hover{
    background:#d72618;
    transform:translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================
   Footer Divider
========================================== */

.np-site-footer hr{
    border:0;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    margin:30px 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   Footer Lists
========================================== */

.np-site-footer ul{
    list-style:none;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
}

.np-site-footer li{
    list-style:none;
}

/* ==========================================
   Accessibility
========================================== */

.np-site-footer a:focus,
.np-button:focus,
.np-scroll-top:focus{
    outline:2px solid #ffffff;
    outline-offset:2px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   NewsPulse Pro Premium Footer - Part 3 (Responsive & Final)
   ========================================================== */

/* ----------------------------------
   Large Desktop
-----------------------------------*/

@media (max-width:1400px){

    .np-container{
        max-width:1200px;
    }

    .np-footer-grid{
        gap:30px;
    }

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Laptop
-----------------------------------*/

@media (max-width:1200px){

    .np-footer-grid{

        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(4,1fr);

    }

    .np-footer-brand{

        grid-column:1/-1;
        padding-right:0;

    }

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Tablet
-----------------------------------*/

@media (max-width:992px){

    .np-footer-main{

        padding:60px 0;

    }

    .np-footer-grid{

        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(2,1fr);

        gap:40px;

    }

    .np-footer-brand{

        grid-column:1/-1;

    }

    .np-footer-bottom__inner{

        flex-direction:column;
        text-align:center;

    }

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Mobile
-----------------------------------*/

@media (max-width:768px){

    .np-footer-main{

        padding:50px 0;

    }

    .np-footer-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

        gap:35px;

    }

    .np-footer-brand{

        text-align:center;

    }

    .np-footer-brand img{

        margin:0 auto 20px;

    }

    .np-footer-brand__name{

        font-size:28px;

    }

    .np-footer-social{

        justify-content:center;

    }

    .np-footer-column{

        text-align:left;

    }

    .np-footer-bottom{

        text-align:center;

    }

    .np-footer-bottom__inner{

        gap:10px;

    }

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Small Mobile
-----------------------------------*/

@media (max-width:576px){

    .np-container{

        padding:0 15px;

    }

    .np-footer-main{

        padding:40px 0;

    }

    .np-footer-column h2{

        font-size:18px;

    }

    .np-footer-brand__name{

        font-size:24px;

    }

    .np-footer-social a{

        width:40px;
        height:40px;

    }

    .np-scroll-top{

        width:45px;
        height:45px;

        right:15px;
        bottom:15px;

    }

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Footer Animation
-----------------------------------*/

.np-footer-column,
.np-footer-brand{

    animation:footerFade .7s ease;

}

@keyframes footerFade{

    from{

        opacity:0;
        transform:translateY(25px);

    }

    to{

        opacity:1;
        transform:translateY(0);

    }

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Selection
-----------------------------------*/

.np-site-footer ::selection{

    background:#ff3b30;
    color:#ffffff;

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Smooth Hover
-----------------------------------*/

.np-site-footer a,
.np-site-footer button,
.np-button,
.np-scroll-top{

    transition:all .3s ease;

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Footer Logo
-----------------------------------*/

.np-footer-brand img{

    max-height:70px;
    width:auto;

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Footer Widgets
-----------------------------------*/

.np-site-footer .widget{

    margin-bottom:25px;

}

.np-site-footer .widget:last-child{

    margin-bottom:0;

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Images
-----------------------------------*/

.np-site-footer img{

    max-width:100%;
    height:auto;

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Buttons
-----------------------------------*/

.np-site-footer button{

    cursor:pointer;

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Links
-----------------------------------*/

.np-site-footer a{

    word-break:break-word;

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Performance
-----------------------------------*/

.np-site-footer{

    contain:layout style;

}

/* ----------------------------------
   Print
-----------------------------------*/

@media print{

    .np-site-footer,
    .np-scroll-top{

        display:none!important;

    }

}


.np-hero-post .entry-title{
    font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,68px);
    line-height:1.08;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#fff;
    margin:15px 0;
    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:4;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
    overflow:hidden;
    text-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

.np-side-post .entry-title{
    font-size:34px;
    line-height:1.15;
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:700;

    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:4;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.np-post-card img{

    width:100%;

    height:100%;

    object-fit:cover;

    transition:.4s;

}

.np-post-content{

    position:absolute;

    left:0;

    right:0;

    bottom:0;

    padding:35px;

    background:linear-gradient(
        transparent,
        rgba(0,0,0,.88)
    );

}

.np-post-excerpt{

    color:#ddd;

    font-size:19px;

    line-height:1.7;

    display:-webkit-box;

    -webkit-line-clamp:2;

    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;

    overflow:hidden;

}

.np-post-meta{

    color:#ddd;

    font-size:15px;

    margin-top:18px;

}

.np-hero-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr;

    gap:20px;

    align-items:stretch;

}

.np-side-post{

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;

    border-radius:18px;

    min-height:360px;

}



.np-post-card{

    overflow:hidden;

}

.np-post-card:hover img{

    transform:scale(1.08);

}

/* ==========================================================
   NewsPulse Pro — Enhanced responsive and compatibility layer
   ========================================================== */

html.no-js .menu-toggle {
	display: none;
}

.site,
.np-site {
	min-height: 100vh;
}

.site-header__inner > *,
.primary-navigation__inner > *,
.np-hero-grid > *,
.content-with-sidebar > *,
.article-layout > * {
	min-width: 0;
}

.header-search {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 520px;
	justify-self: center;
}

.search-form,
.header-search form {
	margin: 0;
}

.custom-logo-link:focus-visible,
.home-link:focus-visible,
.primary-menu__list a:focus-visible,
.topbar a:focus-visible {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 3;
}

.primary-menu__list .sub-menu .sub-menu {
	top: -.55rem;
	left: calc(100% + .35rem);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.primary-menu__list .sub-menu .menu-item-has-children > a {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 1rem;
}

.primary-menu__list .sub-menu .menu-item-has-children > a::after {
	content: "";
	width: 7px;
	height: 7px;
	border-top: 1.5px solid currentColor;
	border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor;
	transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Hero news grid */
.np-hero-grid {
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2fr) repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	grid-auto-rows: minmax(220px, auto);
}

.np-hero-post,
.np-side-post,
.np-post-card {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	min-height: 360px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	background: #1a2230;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.np-hero-post {
	min-height: 600px;
}

.np-post-card::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 11, 18, .04) 20%, rgba(7, 11, 18, .94) 100%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.np-post-card img {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
}

.np-post-content {
	z-index: 1;
	padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
	background: none;
}

.np-side-post .np-post-content {
	padding: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 28px);
}

.np-hero-post .entry-title,
.np-side-post .entry-title {
	text-wrap: balance;
}

.np-side-post .entry-title {
	font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.3vw, 2.15rem);
}

.np-post-excerpt {
	font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
}

/* Better dark-mode compatibility */
body.dark-mode,
html[data-theme="dark"] {
	--color-ink: #f7f8fb;
	--color-ink-soft: #d4dae4;
	--color-muted: #9da8b8;
	--color-canvas: #0d121b;
	--color-surface: #151c27;
	--color-surface-2: #202938;
	--color-border: #2b3647;
	--shadow-sm: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
	--shadow-md: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, .32);
	--shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, .46);
}

body.dark-mode .theme-toggle,
html[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle {
	background: var(--color-surface-2);
}

body.dark-mode .entry-content pre,
html[data-theme="dark"] .entry-content pre {
	background: #070b12;
}

/* Desktop and laptop */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
	.site-header__inner {
		grid-template-columns: minmax(200px, 1fr) minmax(280px, 440px) auto;
		gap: 1.25rem;
	}

	.content-with-sidebar,
	.article-layout {
		grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px;
		gap: 2rem;
	}

	.story-grid--three {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}

	.np-hero-grid {
		grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
	}

	.np-hero-post {
		grid-row: span 2;
	}
}

/* Tablet navigation and layouts */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.topbar__inner {
		flex-wrap: wrap;
		gap: .5rem 1rem;
		padding-block: .4rem;
	}

	.topbar__nav {
		order: 3;
		width: 100%;
		margin-left: 0;
		overflow-x: auto;
		scrollbar-width: thin;
	}

	.topbar__menu {
		width: max-content;
	}

	.site-header__inner {
		grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
		gap: 1rem;
		padding-block: 1.25rem;
	}

	.header-search {
		grid-column: 1 / -1;
		grid-row: 2;
		max-width: none;
	}

	.primary-navigation__inner {
		align-items: center;
		min-height: 56px;
	}

	.menu-toggle {
		display: inline-flex;
		margin-left: auto;
		min-height: 56px;
	}

	.primary-menu-wrap {
		position: absolute;
		top: 100%;
		left: 0;
		right: 0;
		max-height: min(75vh, 620px);
		overflow-y: auto;
		background: var(--color-ink);
		box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
		opacity: 0;
		visibility: hidden;
		transform: translateY(-8px);
		transition: opacity var(--transition), visibility var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
	}

	.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] + .primary-menu-wrap,
	.primary-navigation.is-open .primary-menu-wrap,
	body.menu-open .primary-menu-wrap {
		opacity: 1;
		visibility: visible;
		transform: translateY(0);
	}

	.primary-menu__list,
	.primary-menu .primary-menu__list,
	.primary-menu-wrap > ul {
		display: block;
		height: auto;
		padding: .65rem var(--gutter) 1rem;
	}

	.primary-menu__list > li {
		display: block;
		border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
	}

	.primary-menu__list > li > a {
		min-height: 48px;
		padding: .7rem .25rem;
	}

	.primary-menu__list .sub-menu,
	.primary-menu__list .sub-menu .sub-menu {
		position: static;
		display: none;
		min-width: 0;
		padding: 0 0 .65rem 1rem;
		border-radius: 0;
		background: transparent;
		box-shadow: none;
		opacity: 1;
		visibility: visible;
		transform: none;
	}

	.primary-menu__list li:hover > .sub-menu,
	.primary-menu__list li:focus-within > .sub-menu,
	.primary-menu__list li.is-submenu-open > .sub-menu {
		display: block;
	}

	.primary-menu__list .sub-menu a {
		color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
	}

	.primary-menu__list .sub-menu a:hover {
		background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
		color: #fff;
	}

	.content-with-sidebar,
	.article-layout,
	.contact-layout {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.sidebar-column {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}

	.site-footer__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
	:root {
		--gutter: 16px;
	}

	body {
		font-size: 15px;
	}

	.topbar__date {
		font-size: .72rem;
	}

	.topbar__nav {
		display: none;
	}

	.social-links {
		margin-left: auto;
	}

	.site-header__inner {
		min-height: auto;
	}

	.custom-logo {
		max-width: 210px;
		max-height: 58px;
	}

	.site-title {
		font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 10vw, 2.5rem);
	}

	.site-tagline {
		font-size: .65rem;
		letter-spacing: .08em;
	}

	.theme-toggle {
		width: 42px;
		height: 42px;
	}

	.home-link {
		width: 52px;
		margin-right: 0;
	}

	.menu-toggle {
		padding-right: 0;
	}

	.breaking-bar__inner {
		min-height: 44px;
	}

	.breaking-bar__label {
		padding-right: .65rem;
		font-size: .68rem;
	}

	.breaking-ticker,
	.breaking-ticker__item {
		height: 44px;
	}

	.breaking-ticker__item {
		padding-inline: .65rem;
		font-size: .78rem;
	}

	.breaking-ticker__controls {
		display: none;
	}

	.section-heading {
		align-items: flex-start;
		gap: 1rem;
	}

	.section-heading h2 {
		font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 9vw, 2.35rem);
	}

	.story-grid,
	.story-grid--three,
	.sidebar-column,
	.site-footer__grid,
	.post-navigation-card {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.story-list-item {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 1rem;
	}

	.story-list-item__media {
		min-height: 0;
		aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
	}

	.single-article__header h1 {
		font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 12vw, 3.5rem);
	}

	.single-article__meta-row,
	.single-article__footer,
	.site-footer__bottom-inner {
		align-items: flex-start;
		flex-direction: column;
	}

	.article-dates {
		text-align: left;
	}

	.alignleft,
	.alignright {
		float: none;
		margin: 1rem auto;
	}

	.alignwide,
	.alignfull {
		width: 100%;
		margin-left: 0;
		transform: none;
	}

	.comment-list .children {
		margin-left: 1rem;
		padding-left: 0;
	}

	.np-hero-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 14px;
	}

	.np-hero-post,
	.np-side-post {
		min-height: 380px;
		grid-row: auto;
	}

	.np-hero-post .entry-title {
		font-size: clamp(2rem, 11vw, 3.4rem);
	}

	.np-post-excerpt {
		font-size: .95rem;
	}

	.np-footer-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
	.menu-toggle__label {
		display: none;
	}

	.search-form__input[type="search"] {
		font-size: .88rem;
	}

	.np-hero-post,
	.np-side-post {
		min-height: 340px;
	}

	.np-post-content {
		padding: 20px;
	}
}

/* Print optimization */
@media print {
	.topbar,
	.site-header,
	.primary-navigation,
	.breaking-bar,
	.site-footer,
	.np-site-footer,
	.np-scroll-top,
	.share-links,
	.comments-area {
		display: none !important;
	}

	body {
		background: #fff;
		color: #000;
	}

	.site-main,
	.single-article,
	.entry-content {
		width: 100%;
		max-width: none;
	}

	a[href]::after {
		content: " (" attr(href) ")";
		font-size: .8em;
		font-weight: 400;
	}
}


/* ===============================
   News Cards
================================ */

.news-card,
.news-item,
.featured-post,
.post-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #111;
    transition: .35s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.news-card:hover,
.news-item:hover,
.featured-post:hover,
.post-card:hover{
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

/* Entire Card Clickable */

.news-card > a,
.news-item > a,
.featured-post > a,
.post-card > a{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:20;
    text-indent:-9999px;
}

/* Image */

.news-card img,
.news-item img,
.featured-post img,
.post-card img{

    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
    transition:.5s;

}

.news-card:hover img{
    transform:scale(1.08);
}

/* Overlay */

.news-content{

    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    right:0;
    bottom:0;
    z-index:5;

    padding:24px;

    background:linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0,0,0,.88),
        rgba(0,0,0,.55),
        transparent
    );

}

/* Category */

.news-category{

    display:inline-block;
    padding:6px 14px;

    background:#e30613;
    color:#fff;

    border-radius:50px;

    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:700;

    letter-spacing:.5px;

    margin-bottom:14px;

}

/* Title */

.news-title{

    font-size:34px;
    line-height:1.25;

    font-weight:700;
    color:#fff;

    margin:0 0 12px;

    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:3;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
    overflow:hidden;

}

/* Description */

.news-excerpt{

    color:#d7d7d7;

    font-size:16px;

    line-height:1.7;

    margin-bottom:18px;

    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:2;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;

    overflow:hidden;

}

/* Meta */

.news-meta{

    display:flex;
    gap:18px;
    align-items:center;

    color:#d8d8d8;

    font-size:14px;

}

/* Large Featured Card */

.featured-post .news-title{

    font-size:38px;

}

/* Small Cards */

.small-card .news-title{

    font-size:22px;

    line-height:1.35;

}

.small-card .news-excerpt{

    display:none;

}

@media (max-width:991px){

.news-content{

    padding:18px;

}

.news-title{

    font-size:22px;

}

.news-excerpt{

    font-size:14px;

}

}

.founder-hero{
padding:100px 0;
background:linear-gradient(135deg,#08111f,#13294b);
color:#fff;
}

.founder-wrapper{
display:grid;
grid-template-columns:380px 1fr;
gap:70px;
align-items:center;
}

.founder-image img{
width:100%;
border-radius:20px;
box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

.designation{
display:inline-block;
padding:8px 18px;
background:#e31e24;
border-radius:40px;
font-weight:700;
margin-bottom:20px;
}

.founder-content h1{
font-size:52px;
margin-bottom:15px;
}

.founder-content h3{
color:#ffc107;
margin-bottom:25px;
}

.founder-content p{
font-size:18px;
line-height:1.9;
}

.founder-buttons{
margin-top:30px;
display:flex;
gap:20px;
}

.btn-primary{
background:#e31e24;
color:#fff;
padding:14px 35px;
border-radius:8px;
text-decoration:none;
}

.btn-outline{
border:2px solid #fff;
padding:14px 35px;
color:#fff;
text-decoration:none;
border-radius:8px;
}

.about-founder,
.experience-section,
.skills-section,
.vision-section,
.quote-section{
padding:90px 0;
}

.timeline{
display:grid;
grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
gap:30px;
}

.timeline-box{
background:#fff;
padding:35px;
border-radius:15px;
box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.skills-grid{
display:grid;
grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
gap:20px;
}

.skills-grid span{
background:#f5f5f5;
padding:18px;
text-align:center;
font-weight:600;
border-radius:10px;
}

.quote-section{
background:#101827;
color:#fff;
text-align:center;
}

blockquote{
font-size:36px;
font-style:italic;
max-width:900px;
margin:auto;
line-height:1.6;
}

@media(max-width:991px){

.founder-wrapper{
grid-template-columns:1fr;
text-align:center;
}

.founder-content h1{
font-size:38px;
}

.timeline{
grid-template-columns:1fr;
}

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

}

@media(max-width:576px){

.skills-grid{
grid-template-columns:1fr;
}

blockquote{
font-size:24px;
}

}

/* =========================================
   Global Container
========================================= */

.container{
    width:100%;
    max-width:1280px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:0 20px;
}

/* =========================================
   Common Section
========================================= */

.about-founder,
.experience-section,
.skills-section,
.vision-section,
.quote-section{

    padding:80px 0;

}

.about-founder h2,
.experience-section h2,
.skills-section h2,
.vision-section h2,
.quote-section h2{

    font-size:42px;
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:25px;
    text-align:center;

}

.about-founder p,
.vision-section p{

    font-size:18px;
    line-height:1.9;
    color:#555;
    max-width:900px;
    margin:auto;

}

/* =========================================
   Skills
========================================= */

.skills-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));

    gap:20px;

    margin-top:40px;

}

.skills-grid span{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    min-height:90px;

    background:#fff;

    border-radius:14px;

    border:1px solid #eee;

    font-size:18px;

    font-weight:600;

    transition:.3s;

    box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

.skills-grid span:hover{

    background:#e30613;

    color:#fff;

    transform:translateY(-6px);

}

/* =========================================
   Vision
========================================= */

.vision-section{

    background:#fafafa;

    text-align:center;

}

.vision-section p{

    font-size:20px;

}

/* =========================================
   Quote
========================================= */

.quote-section{

    background:#0d1424;

    color:#fff;

    text-align:center;

}

.quote-section blockquote{

    max-width:900px;

    margin:auto;

    font-size:34px;

    line-height:1.7;

    font-style:italic;

}

.quote-section h4{

    margin-top:25px;

    font-size:22px;

}

/* =========================================
   Mobile
========================================= */

@media(max-width:768px){

.about-founder,
.experience-section,
.skills-section,
.vision-section,
.quote-section{

    padding:60px 0;

}

.about-founder h2,
.experience-section h2,
.skills-section h2,
.vision-section h2{

    font-size:30px;

}

.skills-grid{

    grid-template-columns:1fr;

}

.skills-grid span{

    min-height:70px;

    font-size:16px;

}

.vision-section p{

    font-size:17px;

}

.quote-section blockquote{

    font-size:24px;

}

}

/* ================================
   Hero Grid
================================ */

.hero-story{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:20px;
    background:#111;
}

.hero-story img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:.5s;
}

.hero-story:hover img{
    transform:scale(1.05);
}

/* Overlay */

.hero-story__content{

    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    right:0;
    bottom:0;

    padding:22px;

    background:linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0,0,0,.88) 20%,
        rgba(0,0,0,.35) 65%,
        transparent
    );

}

/* Featured Card */

.hero-story--featured .hero-story__title{

    font-size:2.4rem;
    line-height:1.25;

}

/* Small Cards */

.hero-story--small .hero-story__title{

    font-size:1.35rem;
    line-height:1.35;

    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:2;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
    overflow:hidden;

}

/* Excerpt */

.hero-story--small .hero-story__excerpt{

    display:none;

}

.hero-story--featured .hero-story__excerpt{

    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:2;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;

    overflow:hidden;

    margin:12px 0 18px;

    color:#ddd;

    font-size:16px;

}

/* Meta */

.hero-story__meta{

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:16px;

    font-size:13px;

    color:#ddd;

}

/* Read More */

.hero-story__button{

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;

    margin-top:16px;

    padding:10px 18px;

    border-radius:50px;

    background:#e30613;

    color:#fff;

    font-size:14px;

    text-decoration:none;

    font-weight:600;

}

.hero-story--small .hero-story__button{

    padding:0;

    background:none;

    color:#fff;

    margin-top:12px;

}

.hero-story--small .hero-story__button:hover{

    color:#ff3b3b;

}

/* Featured Story */

.hero-story--lead .hero-story__title{

    font-size:2.8rem;
    line-height:1.2;
    margin-bottom:18px;

}

.hero-story--lead .hero-story__excerpt{

    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:2;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
    overflow:hidden;

}

/* Small Stories */

.hero-story--secondary .hero-story__title{

    font-size:1.45rem;
    line-height:1.35;

    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:2;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
    overflow:hidden;

}

.hero-story--secondary .hero-story__excerpt{

    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:2;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
    overflow:hidden;

    font-size:15px;
    margin-top:10px;

}

/* Read More */

.hero-story__button{

    display:inline-flex;
    margin-top:18px;

    padding:10px 22px;

    background:#e30613;
    color:#fff;

    border-radius:50px;

    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;

    transition:.3s;

}

.hero-story__media:hover .hero-story__button{

    background:#fff;
    color:#e30613;

}

/* Entire Card Hover */

.hero-story{

    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:20px;

}

.hero-story img{

    transition:.6s;

}

.hero-story:hover img{

    transform:scale(1.08);

}

.hero-story__shade{

    background:linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0,0,0,.88),
        rgba(0,0,0,.35),
        transparent
    );

}

.post-category{display:none;}

/* Base Read More Button Styles */
.hero-story__button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff; /* Adjust based on your card overlay background */
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.hero-story__button:hover,
.hero-story__button:focus {
    color: #ff5722; /* Change to your preferred brand hover color */
    transform: translateX(4px); /* Smoothly shifts the button/arrow slightly to the right */
}