/* ============================================================
   NBAForDummies — Shared Stylesheet
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Variables ── */
:root {
  --navy:          #0D1B2A;
  --blue:          #1565C0;
  --blue-dark:     #0D47A1;
  --blue-mid:      #1976D2;
  --orange:        #D84315;
  --orange-bright: #FF6D00;
  --bg:            #F3F3EE;
  --white:         #FFFFFF;
  --text:          #111827;
  --text-muted:    #5A6473;
  --border:        #E0DFD8;
  --radius:        10px;
  --shadow-sm:     0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow:        0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:     0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  --font-head:     'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-body:     'Inter', sans-serif;
  --max-w:         1160px;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { display: block; width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ── Utilities ── */
.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); }

/* ============================================================
   TOP BAR
   ============================================================ */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  padding: 7px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.top-bar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); transition: color 0.2s; }
.top-bar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.top-bar-alert { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.top-bar-alert .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: var(--orange-bright);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.35} }
.top-bar-social { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
.top-bar-social a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.top-bar-social a:hover { color: #fff; }
.top-bar-social svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; fill: currentColor; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-nav {
  background: var(--blue);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 58px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo span { color: var(--orange-bright); }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  padding: 6px 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: #fff;
}

.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-search-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.nav-search-wrap:focus-within { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.40); }
.nav-search-wrap svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); fill: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-search-wrap input {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  width: 120px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.nav-search-wrap input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.50); }
.btn-nav-subscribe {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.1s;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-nav-subscribe:hover { background: var(--orange-bright); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.25s, opacity 0.25s;
}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  z-index: 190;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 90px 32px 32px;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: #fff; }
.mobile-menu-subscribe {
  margin-top: 24px;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO (homepage)
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--blue-dark) 0%, var(--blue) 55%, var(--blue-mid) 100%);
  padding: 64px 24px 96px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.04;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, #fff 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-badge .live-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: #4ade80;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 9vw, 6.5rem);
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.hero h1 em {
  color: var(--orange-bright);
  font-style: normal;
}
.hero-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.hero-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  transition: transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.hero-wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px; left: 0;
  width: 100%; line-height: 0;
}
.hero-wave svg { width: 100%; height: 72px; display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.ticker {
  background: var(--orange);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.ticker-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  margin-right: 20px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0;
  animation: ticker-scroll 30s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0 32px 0 0;
}
.ticker-item::before { content: '🏀'; font-size: 0.75rem; }
.ticker-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.40); margin-right: 32px; }
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ============================================================ */
section { padding: 52px 0; }
.section-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--blue);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.section-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.section-head h2 span { color: var(--blue); }
.section-head .view-all {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.section-head .view-all:hover { color: var(--orange); }

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY PILLS
   ============================================================ */
.cat-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.cat-pill {
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.18s;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.cat-pill:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); }
.cat-pill.active { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue); }

/* ============================================================
   FEATURED POST (homepage)
   ============================================================ */
.featured-post {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 6fr;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.featured-post:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.featured-img {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--blue-dark), var(--blue-mid));
}
.featured-img-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.featured-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; left: 18px;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.featured-body {
  padding: 36px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.post-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.meta-cat {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
/* Category colour schemes */
.cat-playoffs  { background: #DBEAFE; color: #1E40AF; }
.cat-player    { background: #DCFCE7; color: #166534; }
.cat-knicks    { background: #FEE2E2; color: #991B1B; }
.cat-trades    { background: #F3E8FF; color: #6B21A8; }
.cat-allstar   { background: #FEF3C7; color: #92400E; }
.cat-other     { background: #F1F5F9; color: #334155; }

.meta-date, .meta-read {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.meta-dot { color: var(--border); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.featured-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  line-height: 1.10;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.featured-body p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.70;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.btn-read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: background 0.18s, transform 0.12s;
}
.btn-read:hover { background: var(--blue-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.post-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pstat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.pstat svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: none; stroke: var(--text-muted); stroke-width: 1.8; }

/* ============================================================
   POST GRID
   ============================================================ */
.post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.post-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow 0.22s, transform 0.18s;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.post-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Card image band — NO text overlaid, contrast-safe */
.card-img {
  height: 168px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.card-img svg { width: 52px; height: 52px; opacity: 0.18; }
/* per-category colours */
.ci-playoffs { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3A8A, #3B82F6); }
.ci-player   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14532D, #22C55E); }
.ci-knicks   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7F1D1D, #EF4444); }
.ci-trades   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B0764, #A855F7); }
.ci-allstar  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350F, #F59E0B); }
.ci-other    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A, #475569); }

.card-img-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px; left: 12px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.card-body {
  padding: 18px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.card-body .post-meta-row { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.card-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--text);        /* DARK on WHITE — always readable */
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.card-body p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.60;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.card-footer-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.card-stats { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.card-stat {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.card-read-link {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  transition: color 0.18s;
}
.card-read-link:hover { color: var(--orange); }

/* ============================================================
   SOCIAL SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.social-section {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.social-section .section-head h2,
.social-section .section-head h2 span { color: #fff; }
.social-section .section-head { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.social-tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.50); font-size: 0.80rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

.social-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.social-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.social-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 22px 24px 18px;
}
.social-card-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.social-card-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: #fff; }
.social-card-head h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
.social-card-head p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.78rem; }

.ig-card { background: linear-gradient(155deg, #6d28d9, #db2777, #ea580c); }
.ig-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 0 3px;
}
.ig-tile {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}
.ig-card .social-follow-btn {
  display: block;
  margin: 18px 24px 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ig-card .social-follow-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.30); }

.x-card { background: #0f0f0f; border: 1px solid #2a2a2a; }
.x-posts { padding: 0 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.x-post {
  background: #181818;
  border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 13px 15px;
}
.x-post-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.x-avatar {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.x-handle { font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 700; color: #e7e9ea; }
.x-at     { font-size: 0.72rem; color: #6b7280; }
.x-post p { color: #d4d4d4; font-size: 0.83rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.x-meta   { margin-top: 7px; font-size: 0.70rem; color: #6b7280; }
.x-card .social-follow-btn {
  display: block;
  margin: 18px 20px 22px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.x-card .social-follow-btn:hover { background: #e5e5e5; }

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter-section {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--blue-dark), var(--blue));
  padding: 72px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.newsletter-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.newsletter-section p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
}
.newsletter-form button {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: background 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--orange-bright); }
.newsletter-perks {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-perk {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.newsletter-perk svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.60); fill: none; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: #070D14;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  padding: 56px 0 28px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.footer-brand-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-brand-logo span { color: var(--orange-bright); }
.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.50);
}
.footer-social-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
.footer-social-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.footer-social-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding-top: 22px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--blue-dark), var(--blue));
  padding: 40px 24px 50px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.blog-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); font-size: 0.94rem; }
.blog-hero-wave { position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; width: 100%; line-height: 0; }
.blog-hero-wave svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 48px; }

.blog-main { padding: 44px 0 64px; }

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.post-page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--blue-dark), var(--blue));
  padding: 44px 24px 100px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.post-page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  line-height: 1.08;
}
.post-page-hero .post-meta-row { justify-content: center; }
.post-page-hero .meta-cat { /* already white-bg cats might clash — override */ }
.post-page-hero .meta-date,
.post-page-hero .meta-read { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.post-page-wave { position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; width: 100%; line-height: 0; }
.post-page-wave svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 60px; }

.post-content-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 48px 0 72px;
  align-items: start;
}
.post-article {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 44px 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.post-article h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--text);          /* dark on white — always readable */
  margin: 32px 0 10px;
}
.post-article h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.post-article p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.80;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.post-article ul, .post-article ol {
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.post-article li {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.70;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.post-article strong { font-weight: 700; }
.post-article .post-end-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.post-tag {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.post-share {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.post-share-label { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.share-btn:hover { opacity: 0.80; }
.share-x  { background: #000; color: #fff; }
.share-ig { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#833ab4,#fd1d1d,#fcb045); color: #fff; }
.share-btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: #fff; }

/* Sidebar */
.post-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sidebar-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--blue);
}
.sidebar-posts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.sidebar-post { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.sidebar-post a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.18s;
}
.sidebar-post a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.sidebar-post span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.sidebar-newsletter { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); }
.sidebar-newsletter h4 { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.30); }
.sidebar-newsletter p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 0.82rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sidebar-newsletter input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  outline: none;
}
.sidebar-newsletter button {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.sidebar-newsletter button:hover { background: var(--orange-bright); }

/* About page */
.about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--blue-dark), var(--blue));
  padding: 60px 24px 80px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.about-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.about-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); font-size: 0.96rem; }
.about-hero-wave { position: absolute; bottom:-1px; left:0; width:100%; line-height:0; }
.about-hero-wave svg { display: block; width:100%; height:55px; }
.about-content {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 24px 80px;
}
.about-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 32px 0 10px;
}
.about-content p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.80;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.about-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.about-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}
.about-social-btn:hover { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.about-social-btn svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; fill: #fff; }
.btn-ig { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#833ab4,#e1306c); color: #fff; }
.btn-x  { background: #000; color: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .post-content-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .featured-post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-img { min-height: 200px; }
  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .social-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nav-links, .nav-search-wrap, .btn-nav-subscribe { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .top-bar-alert { display: none; }
  .post-article { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .post-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-social-links { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ── X Timeline Embed ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.x-embed-wrap { border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin: 12px 0; min-height: 200px; }
.x-embed-wrap iframe { border-radius: 10px !important; width: 100% !important; }