:root {
    --primary-color: #2563eb;
    --primary-dark: #1d4ed8;
    --secondary-color: #64748b;
    --text-primary: #1f2937;
    --text-secondary: #6b7280;
    --bg-primary: #ffffff;
    --bg-secondary: #f8fafc;
    --border-color: #e2e8f0;
    --shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --radius: 12px;
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --image-aspect-ratio: 16/9; /* Default aspect ratio for images */
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Header */
header {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.header-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.logo {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-menu a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu a:focus {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    outline: none;
}

.nav-menu a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: width var(--transition);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::after,
.nav-menu a:focus::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 4px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition), background var(--transition);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    background: white;
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    background: white;
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -6px);
}

.mobile-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 998;
}

.mobile-overlay.active {
    display: block;
}

header .nav-menu.mobile-active {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 999;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
    transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

header .nav-menu.mobile-active li {
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

header .nav-menu.mobile-active a {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    display: block;
    color: white !important; /* High specificity and !important to ensure white text */
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    width: 80%;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

header .nav-menu.mobile-active a:hover,
header .nav-menu.mobile-active a:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white !important; /* Maintain white on hover/focus */
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    outline: none;
}

.nav-menu.mobile-active a::after {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-close-btn {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
    border: 2px solid white;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.mobile-close-btn:hover,
.mobile-close-btn:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    outline: none;
}

.mobile-close-btn.active {
    display: flex;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cta-button:hover,
.cta-button:focus {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    outline: none;
}

/* Featured Post Section */
.featured-post-section {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.featured-post-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.featured-post-header-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.featured-post-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
    color: white;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.featured-post {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    height: 500px;
}

.featured-post:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.featured-post-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-post-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.8), rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.8));
    z-index: 1;
}

.featured-post-image-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    width: 100%;
}

.featured-post-image-content h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.featured-post-image-content .featured-date {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.featured-post-content {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.featured-post-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
    color: white;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.featured-post-content-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.featured-post-content-title a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.featured-post-content-title a:hover,
.featured-post-content-title a:focus {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    outline: none;
}

.featured-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.featured-post-meta .author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.featured-post-meta .author-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-post-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.featured-post-readmore {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.featured-post-readmore:hover,
.featured-post-readmore:focus {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
    outline: none;
}

/* Main Content */
main {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.featured-card {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    padding-top: calc(100% / var(--image-aspect-ratio));
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-image img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}

.card-image:not(:has(img[src]))::after {
    content: '🤖';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f0f9ff, #e0f2fe);
}

.card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.card-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

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

.card-title a:hover,
.card-title a:focus {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    outline: none;
}

.card-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.read-more {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.read-more:hover,
.read-more:focus {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    outline: none;
}

/* Recent Articles */
.section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.view-all {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.view-all:hover,
.view-all:focus {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    outline: none;
}

.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.article-card {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.article-image {
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: calc(100% / var(--image-aspect-ratio));
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 500px;
}

.article-image img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}

.article-image:not(:has(img[src]))::after {
    content: '📝';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #fef3c7, #fde68a);
}

.article-content {
    padding: 1.25rem;
}

.article-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.article-title a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.article-title a:hover,
.article-title a:focus {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    outline: none;
}

/* Post Detail */
.post-detail {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    padding: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.post-detail h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Related Posts Section */
.related-posts {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.related-posts .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.related-posts-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.related-post-item {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.related-post-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.related-post-link {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.related-post-link:hover,
.related-post-link:focus {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    outline: none;
}

.related-post-image {
    width: 120px;
    height: 160px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius) / 2);
}

.related-post-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}

.related-post-image .image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #fef3c7, #fde68a);
}

.related-post-content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.related-post-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.related-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.related-post-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.related-post-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .related-post-link {
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 0.75rem;
    }

    .related-post-image {
        width: 100px;
        height: 70px;
    }

    .related-post-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .related-post-excerpt {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .related-post-link {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .related-post-image {
        width: 100%;
        height: 150px;
    }

    .related-post-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .related-post-excerpt {
        display: none; /* Hide excerpt on small screens for brevity */
    }
}

.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.post-image {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.post-content {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.post-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.post-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.post-content h2,
.post-content h3,
.post-content h4 {
    margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.post-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.post-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.post-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.post-content ul,
.post-content ol {
    margin: 1rem 0;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.post-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.post-tags {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.post-tags .tag {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.post-tags .tag:hover,
.post-tags .tag:focus {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    outline: none;
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2rem;
    height: fit-content;
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.widget-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.category-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.category-item {
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.category-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.category-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.category-link:hover,
.category-link:focus {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    outline: none;
}

.category-count {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Newsletter */
.newsletter {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.newsletter h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.newsletter p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-button {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-button:hover,
.newsletter-button:focus {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    outline: none;
}



/* Popular Posts Widget */
.popular-posts-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.post-item {
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.post-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.post-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.post-link:hover,
.post-link:focus {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius) / 2);
    outline: none;
}

.post-views {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.post-link:hover .post-views,
.post-link:focus .post-views {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .post-item {
        padding: 0.5rem 0;
    }

    .post-link {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .post-views {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .post-link {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .post-views {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}



/* Tags and Categories Cluster */
.tags-categories-cluster {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    padding: 2rem 0;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.cluster-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.cluster-header {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.cluster-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem; /* Minimal gap for clustered effect */
    justify-content: center;
}

.cluster-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark); /* Border for each tag/category */
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cluster-item:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tags-categories-cluster {
        padding: 1.5rem 0;
    }

    .cluster-content {
        gap: 0.4rem;
    }

    .cluster-item {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cluster-item {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
    }

    .cluster-header {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

#notification {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius, 4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow, 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    z-index: 1000;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    max-width: 300px;
}

#notification.success {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-color, #2563eb);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color, #2563eb);
}

#notification.error {
    background: rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.1);
    color: #d32f2f;
    border: 1px solid #d32f2f;
}

#notification.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

#notification::before {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

#notification.success::before {
    content: '✓';
}

#notification.error::before {
    content: '✗';
}

.newsletter-button.processing {
    background: var(--border-color, #d1d5db);
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.newsletter-button.processing::after {
    content: 'Processing...';
    animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { opacity: 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #notification {
        top: 10px;
        right: 10px;
        left: 10px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}


/* Search Bar */
.search-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 1rem 0;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.search-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    gap: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.search-form:focus-within {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

/* Input Field */
.search-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    outline: none;
    background: transparent;
}

/* Button */
.search-button {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.search-button:hover,
.search-button:focus {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .search-bar {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .search-form {
        flex-direction: row;
        max-width: 100%;
        border-radius: 40px;
    }

    .search-input {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .search-button {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 0 40px 40px 0;
    }
}

/* Extra Small Devices */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .search-input {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    }

    .search-button {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .search-form {
        border-radius: 35px;
    }
}



/* =============================
   CONSENT STYLES (Fixed Version)
============================= */

/* Consent Banner */
.consent-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 1000;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    pointer-events: none; /* Prevent click blocking */
}

.consent-banner.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto; /* Enable when visible */
}

.consent-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.consent-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.consent-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.consent-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.consent-button {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
}

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

.consent-button--primary:hover,
.consent-button--primary:focus {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.consent-button--secondary {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.consent-button--secondary:hover,
.consent-button--secondary:focus {
    background: var(--border-color);
}

/* Modal */
.consent-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 90%;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 1002;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    pointer-events: none; /* Prevent blocking when hidden */
}

.consent-modal.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Overlay */
.consent-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 1001;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
    pointer-events: none; /* Prevent blocking when hidden */
}

.consent-overlay.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* 🔧 Global click fix */
.consent-overlay:not(.show),
.consent-banner:not(.show),
.consent-modal:not(.show) {
    pointer-events: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
}

.consent-overlay.show,
.consent-banner.show,
.consent-modal.show {
    pointer-events: auto !important;
}

body {
    pointer-events: auto !important;
}




/* Footer */
footer {
    background: var(--text-primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 3rem 0 1rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-section h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

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

.footer-section ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-section a {
    color: #d1d5db;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-section a:hover,
.footer-section a:focus {
    color: white;
    outline: none;
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #374151;
    color: #9ca3af;
}

/* AdSense Responsive Units */
.adsense-leaderboard,
.adsense-rectangle {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Content Grid */
.content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.page-link {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.page-link:hover,
.page-link:focus {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    outline: none;
}

.page-link.disabled {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-color: var(--border-color);
    cursor: not-allowed;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.page-current {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        z-index: 999;
        transform: translateX(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
        transform: translateX(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .nav-menu.active a {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        padding: 1rem 2rem;
        display: block;
        color: white !important; /* Ensure white text in mobile menu */
        text-decoration: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    }

    .nav-menu.active a:hover,
    .nav-menu.active a:focus {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        color: white !important; /* Maintain white on hover/focus */
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        outline: none;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .featured-grid,
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .content-grid {
        display: block;
    }

    .sidebar {
        margin-top: 2rem;
        position: static;
    }

    .section-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .featured-post {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        height: auto;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .featured-post-content {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        order: -1;
    }

    .featured-post-image {
        height: 250px;
    }

    .featured-post-image-content h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .featured-post-content-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .featured-post-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .post-detail {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .post-detail h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .post-image {
        max-height: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .card-content,
    .article-content,
    .post-detail {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .sidebar {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .nav-menu.active a {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
        width: 90%;
    }

    .featured-post-content-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .featured-post-image-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .post-detail h1 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .post-image {
        max-height: 250px;
    }
}

/* Loading Animation */
.loading {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.featured-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.featured-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.featured-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.article-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.article-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.article-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.article-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.article-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.article-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

/* Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    * {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* Print Styles */
@media print {
    .adsense-leaderboard,
    .adsense-rectangle,
    .newsletter,
    .sidebar,
    .hero {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Submit Article Button */
.nav-menu .submit-article-btn {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
}

.nav-menu .submit-article-btn:hover,
.nav-menu .submit-article-btn:focus {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    outline: none;
}

.nav-menu .submit-article-btn::after {
    display: none; /* Remove the underline hover effect used for other menu links */
}

header .nav-menu.mobile-active .submit-article-btn {
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary-color); /* Blue text for mobile view */
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    width: 80%;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

header .nav-menu.mobile-active .submit-article-btn:hover,
header .nav-menu.mobile-active .submit-article-btn:focus {
    /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); */
    color: var(--primary-dark); /* Darker blue on hover/focus */
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    outline: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-menu.active .submit-article-btn {
        /* background: white; */
        color: var(--primary-color); /* Blue text for mobile view */
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        padding: 1rem 2rem;
        display: block;
        text-decoration: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        width: 80%;
        text-align: center;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .nav-menu.active .submit-article-btn:hover,
    .nav-menu.active .submit-article-btn:focus {
        /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); */
        color: var(--primary-dark); /* Darker blue on hover/focus */
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        outline: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav-menu.active .submit-article-btn {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
        width: 90%;
    }

    .nav-menu.active .submit-article-btn:hover,
    .nav-menu.active .submit-article-btn:focus {
        /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); */
        color: var(--primary-dark);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        outline: none;
    }
    
}