/* ==========================================================================
   T.R.U.T.H. 2.0 MODERN DESIGN SYSTEM (BETA)
   Obsidian Zinc, Champagne Gold, Signal Crimson & Ice Cyan
   Ultra-Clean Editorial & Tactical Intelligence Architecture
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@700;900&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
    /* Modern Obsidian Color Palette */
    --bg-base: #07090E;
    --bg-surface: #0D111A;
    --bg-surface-elevated: #131926;
    --bg-surface-hover: #1A2234;
    --bg-glass: rgba(13, 17, 26, 0.75);
    --bg-glass-strong: rgba(13, 17, 26, 0.92);

    /* Subtle Border System */
    --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    --border-default: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --border-bright: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    --border-accent: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);

    /* Clean Refined Accents */
    --accent-gold: #F59E0B;
    --accent-gold-light: #FDE68A;
    --accent-gold-dark: #B45309;
    --grad-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDE68A 0%, #F59E0B 50%, #D97706 100%);
    --grad-gold-text: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FDE68A 50%, #F59E0B 100%);

    --accent-crimson: #EF4444;
    --accent-crimson-dark: #991B1B;
    --accent-crimson-glow: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);

    --accent-cyan: #00E5FF;
    --accent-cyan-subtle: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
    --accent-green: #10B981;
    --accent-green-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);

    /* DEFCON Matrix Palette */
    --defcon-1: #EF4444;
    --defcon-2: #F97316;
    --defcon-3: #FBBF24;
    --defcon-4: #38BDF8;
    --defcon-5: #10B981;

    /* High-Contrast Modern Typography */
    --text-primary: #F8FAFC;
    --text-secondary: #94A3B8;
    --text-tertiary: #64748B;
    --text-inverse: #07090E;

    --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-brand: 'Cinzel', serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

    /* Elevation & Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    --shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
    --shadow-glow-crimson: 0 0 24px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
    --shadow-glow-cyan: 0 0 24px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25);

    /* Layout metrics */
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    --container-max: 1280px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & GLOBAL BASE
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    color-scheme: dark;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-base);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -20%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 100% 100%, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

/* Modern Scrollbars */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-base);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--border-bright);
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.15s ease, opacity 0.15s ease;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    color: inherit;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BETA PREVIEW SWITCHER BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.beta-switcher-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #18090C 0%, #0D111A 50%, #08141F 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1100;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.beta-brand-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.beta-tag {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #000;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.beta-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.beta-nav-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.beta-nav-item:hover, .beta-nav-item.active {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #FFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.beta-nav-item.live-link {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
    color: #FCA5A5;
}
.beta-nav-item.live-link:hover {
    background: var(--accent-crimson);
    color: #FFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN FROSTED HEADER & NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-header {
    background: var(--bg-glass-strong);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    position: sticky;
    top: 36px;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.header-inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
}

.modern-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-crest {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C2333 0%, #0D111A 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.modern-brand:hover .brand-crest {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-gold);
}

.brand-text-block h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-brand);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    background: var(--grad-gold-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-text-block .tagline {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Primary Navigation Pill Bar */
.modern-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 4px 6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #FFF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: #FFF;
    background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.nav-link.active.accent-radar {
    border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Right Header Actions */
.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.live-badge-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
    color: #FCA5A5;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.live-pulse-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-crimson);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-crimson);
    animation: livePulse 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.btn-primary-studio {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A364F 0%, #172033 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #FFF;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-primary-studio:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BREAKING TICKER BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-ticker-strip {
    background: rgba(13, 17, 26, 0.6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 6px 24px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-tag {
    background: var(--accent-crimson);
    color: #FFF;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-marquee {
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.ticker-marquee strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTAINER & LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN BENTO GRID (HOMEPAGE)
   ========================================================================== */
.bento-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .bento-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Lead Feature Card */
.bento-card-lead {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    min-height: 440px;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.bento-card-lead:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow-gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.bento-card-bg-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    filter: brightness(0.65);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.bento-card-lead:hover .bento-card-bg-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.bento-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.1) 0%, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.7) 50%, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.98) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.bento-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.badge-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.badge-category {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-defcon {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: #000;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.badge-defcon.defcon-1 { background: var(--defcon-1); color: #FFF; }
.badge-defcon.defcon-2 { background: var(--defcon-2); color: #000; }
.badge-defcon.defcon-3 { background: var(--defcon-3); color: #000; }
.badge-defcon.defcon-4 { background: var(--defcon-4); color: #000; }
.badge-defcon.defcon-5 { background: var(--defcon-5); color: #000; }

.bento-card-lead h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #FFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.bento-card-lead p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    max-width: 680px;
}

.author-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.author-meta-row strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Side Bento Stack */
.bento-side-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.bento-card-widget {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.bento-card-widget:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-bright);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.widget-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Tactical Mini-Radar Widget */
.radar-mini-preview {
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #05080E;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.radar-mini-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
}

.radar-mini-sweep {
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3) 0deg, transparent 60deg);
    animation: radarRotate 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes radarRotate {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.radar-stat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CATEGORY FILTER BAR & SECTION HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.section-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin: 32px 0 20px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
}

.section-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.filter-pill-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-pill {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.filter-pill:hover {
    color: #FFF;
    border-color: var(--border-bright);
    background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
}

.filter-pill.active {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN 3-COLUMN EDITORIAL NEWS GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.news-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.modern-news-card {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.modern-news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
}

.card-media-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #090D16;
}

.card-media-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.modern-news-card:hover .card-media-box img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-floating-defcon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFF;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.card-summary {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-footer-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.card-author {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.card-reactions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-footer {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding: 40px 24px;
}

.footer-inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REAL COMPONENT MODERNIZATION OVERRIDES (FOR FULL-FEATURED APP PAGES)
   ========================================================================== */

.header-container {
    background: rgba(13, 17, 26, 0.92) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
}

.top-stripe-banner {
    height: 3px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EF4444 0%, #F59E0B 50%, #00E5FF 100%) !important;
}

.nav-bar {
    background: #090D17 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.nav-tab-btn {
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.nav-tab-btn.active {
    background: #182238 !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    color: #FFF !important;
}

.news-card {
    background: #0D111A !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1) !important;
}

.featured-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #101626 0%, #090D17 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

.featured-card:hover {
    border-color: #F59E0B !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) !important;
}

.category-filter {
    background: #0D111A !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.category-filter.active {
    background: #F59E0B !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    border-color: #FDE68A !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.modal-card {
    background: #0D111A !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
}

.studio-sidebar {
    background: #070A10 !important;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.studio-card, .studio-action-box {
    background: #0D111A !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PWA & NOTIFICATION BANNER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.pwa-install-banner, .pwa-notification-prompt {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(120px);
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
    max-width: 680px;
    background: rgba(13, 17, 26, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    z-index: 9999;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pwa-install-banner.show, .pwa-notification-prompt.show {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.pwa-banner-left, .pwa-prompt-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex: 1;
}

.pwa-banner-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pwa-bell-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pwa-prompt-badge {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.18);
    color: #EF4444;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
    font-family: var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pwa-banner-text, .pwa-prompt-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.pwa-banner-text strong, .pwa-prompt-text strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #F8FAFC;
}

.pwa-banner-text span, .pwa-prompt-text span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.pwa-banner-right, .pwa-prompt-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pwa-close-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #94A3B8;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.pwa-close-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
    color: #EF4444;
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .pwa-install-banner, .pwa-notification-prompt {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: 14px;
        bottom: 16px;
    }
    .pwa-banner-right, .pwa-prompt-right {
        justify-content: flex-end;
        margin-top: 8px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   T.R.U.T.H. 2.0 ULTRA-CLEAN MOBILE UI & RESPONSIVE ENGINE
   Optimized for iOS Safari, Android Chrome, Samsung Internet & Tablets
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    /* Global Container Padding */
    .main-content {
        padding: 16px 12px !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* Featured Story Card (Hero) */
    .featured-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .featured-img-wrap {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
        max-height: 240px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .featured-img-wrap img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .featured-info {
        padding: 16px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .featured-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        margin: 8px 0 !important;
        font-family: var(--font-heading, sans-serif) !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
    }

    .featured-summary {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        color: #94A3B8 !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    /* News Feed Grid */
    #newsGrid, .news-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
    }

    .news-card {
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }

    .card-img-wrap {
        width: 100% !important;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
        max-height: 190px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .card-img-wrap img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .card-body {
        padding: 14px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        flex: 1 !important;
    }

    .card-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
        font-family: var(--font-heading, sans-serif) !important;
    }

    .card-summary {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        color: #94A3B8 !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .card-footer {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin-top: auto !important;
        padding-top: 10px !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    }

    /* 3-Column Newsroom Read Page Layout */
    .read-layout-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .read-center-col {
        order: 1 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .read-ads-sidebar {
        order: 2 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .read-more-sidebar {
        order: 3 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .sidebar-sticky-wrap {
        position: static !important;
    }

    #articleViewContainer {
        padding: 18px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Media Forum Layout */
    .forum-main-layout {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .forum-sidebar {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .forum-hero-banner {
        padding: 24px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }

    .forum-filter-bar {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .forum-filter-tabs {
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        padding-bottom: 4px !important;
    }

    /* Live Broadcast Desk */
    .broadcast-theater-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }

    .live-chat-wrap {
        height: 380px !important;
        max-height: 50vh !important;
    }

    /* Election Desk */
    .candidates-grid, .state-breakdown-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    /* Header Branding */
    .header-container {
        position: sticky !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        z-index: 1000 !important;
    }

    .header-main {
        padding: 10px 14px !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .brand-logo-area {
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    .eagle-badge {
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    }

    .brand-title-group h1 {
        font-size: 1.25rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
    }

    .brand-title-group .subhead {
        font-size: 0.55rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
    }

    .header-actions {
        gap: 6px !important;
    }

    .header-actions .btn {
        padding: 6px 10px !important;
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
    }

    .user-profile-widget {
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 4px 8px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        max-width: 220px;
    }

    .user-profile-widget[style*="display: none"],
    .user-profile-widget.hidden {
        display: none !important;
    }

    #guestWidget[style*="display: none"],
    #guestWidget.hidden {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .user-name-label {
        display: inline-block !important;
        max-width: 100px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
        color: #FFF !important;
        vertical-align: middle !important;
    }

    /* Navigation Bar */
    .nav-bar {
        position: sticky !important;
        top: 54px !important;
        z-index: 999 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        background: #080D18 !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    }

    .nav-container {
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
    }

    .nav-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .nav-tabs {
        display: flex !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        flex: 1 0 auto !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
    }

    .nav-tab-btn {
        padding: 5px 11px !important;
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .nav-right-actions {
        display: flex !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .nav-right-actions .btn {
        padding: 5px 9px !important;
        font-size: 0.74rem !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Category Filter Strip */
    .filter-group {
        display: flex !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        padding: 4px 0 10px !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
    }

    .filter-group::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .category-filter {
        padding: 5px 13px !important;
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 9999px !important;
    }

    /* Breaking Ticker */
    .ticker-wrap {
        height: 34px !important;
    }

    .ticker-title {
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
        padding: 0 10px !important;
    }

    .ticker-item {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        padding: 0 16px !important;
    }

    /* Modals on Mobile */
    .modal-overlay {
        padding: 10px !important;
        align-items: flex-end !important;
    }

    .modal-card {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        max-height: 88vh !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        padding: 22px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Form Inputs on Mobile (16px to prevent iOS zoom bug) */
    .form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select, input, select, textarea {
        font-size: 16px !important;
    }

    /* PWA Install & Notification Banners */
    .pwa-install-banner, .pwa-notification-prompt {
        bottom: calc(75px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(140px) !important;
        width: calc(100% - 20px) !important;
        padding: 12px !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        z-index: 10001 !important;
    }

    .pwa-install-banner.show, .pwa-notification-prompt.show {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) !important;
    }

    .pwa-banner-icon {
        width: 38px !important;
        height: 38px !important;
    }

    .pwa-banner-text strong, .pwa-prompt-text strong {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    }

    .pwa-banner-text span, .pwa-prompt-text span {
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    }

    .pwa-banner-right .btn, .pwa-prompt-right .btn {
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }

    /* Breaking Broadcast Popup */
    .breaking-broadcast-popup {
        bottom: calc(72px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) !important;
        left: 10px !important;
        right: 10px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        padding: 12px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    /* Main Content Mobile Margins & Dock Spacing */
    .main-content {
        padding: 16px 12px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        padding-bottom: calc(75px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) !important;
    }

    body {
        padding-bottom: calc(70px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) !important;
    }

    /* Featured Magazine Hero Card on Mobile */
    .featured-card {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25) !important;
        background: #080D18 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .featured-img-wrap {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 200px !important;
        max-height: 220px !important;
        position: relative !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .featured-img-wrap img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
    }

    .featured-info {
        padding: 14px 14px 16px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    .featured-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem !important;
        font-weight: 900 !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        color: #FFF !important;
        margin: 4px 0 6px 0 !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .featured-summary {
        font-size: 0.86rem !important;
        color: #94A3B8 !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .featured-actions-row {
        display: flex !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-top: 10px !important;
    }

    .featured-actions-row .btn, .featured-actions-row .applause-btn {
        flex: 1 !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
        padding: 8px 10px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
    }

    /* Single Column Feed Cards on Mobile */
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }

    .news-card {
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        background: #080D18 !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.35) !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }

    .card-img-wrap {
        height: 180px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        position: relative !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .card-img-wrap img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
    }

    .card-body {
        padding: 14px !important;
    }

    .card-title {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        color: #FFF !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .card-summary {
        font-size: 0.84rem !important;
        color: #94A3B8 !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .card-footer {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important;
        padding-top: 10px !important;
        margin-top: 8px !important;
    }

    /* Sponsored Ad Banners on Mobile */
    .ad-feed-card {
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0C1322 0%, #080D18 100%) !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        margin: 16px 0 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
    }

    .ad-card-banner {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 135px !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
    }

    .ad-card-body {
        padding: 12px 14px !important;
    }

    .ad-card-title {
        font-size: 1.02rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        margin: 4px 0 !important;
    }

    .ad-card-desc {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        color: #94A3B8 !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .btn-ad-cta {
        padding: 9px 12px !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* Article Reader (read.php) on Mobile */
    .read-article-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        margin: 10px 0 16px 0 !important;
    }

    .article-content-body {
        font-size: 1.02rem !important;
        line-height: 1.75 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE APP BOTTOM DOCK (GLASSMORPHIC FIXED BAR)
   ========================================================================== */

.mobile-app-dock,
.mobile-dock-nav {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 58px;
    background: rgba(7, 10, 16, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    z-index: 10000;
    padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .mobile-app-dock,
    .mobile-dock-nav {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-around;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

.dock-tab {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    gap: 2px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    transition: all 0.18s ease;
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.dock-tab .dock-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease;
}

.dock-tab.active, .dock-tab:active {
    color: #FFD700;
}

.dock-tab.active .dock-icon {
    transform: scale(1.18);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6));
}

.dock-live-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #EF4444;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 2px;
    animation: livePulseDock 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulseDock {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #EF4444; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO CARD & NEWS CARDS (RESPONSIVE DESKTOP & MOBILE)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Default Desktop (> 900px): Clean side-by-side 2-column layout */
.featured-card.modern-hero-card {
    background: #0D1322 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr !important;
    min-height: 380px !important;
    max-height: 440px !important;
    margin-bottom: 28px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.featured-card.modern-hero-card .featured-img-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    max-height: 440px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #080C14 !important;
}

.featured-card.modern-hero-card .featured-img-wrap img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
}

.featured-card.modern-hero-card:active .featured-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.featured-card.modern-hero-card .breaking-overlay-tag {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 12px !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC2626, #991B1B) !important;
    color: #FFF !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.5) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.featured-card.modern-hero-card .featured-info {
    padding: 24px 24px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
}

.featured-card.modern-hero-card .featured-title {
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    color: #F8FAFC !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.featured-card.modern-hero-card .featured-summary {
    color: #94A3B8 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Screens (<= 900px): Clean vertical stack */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .featured-card.modern-hero-card {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        max-height: none !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .featured-card.modern-hero-card .featured-img-wrap {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
        max-height: 240px !important;
    }

    .featured-card.modern-hero-card .featured-info {
        padding: 16px 14px !important;
        overflow-y: visible !important;
    }

    .featured-card.modern-hero-card .featured-title {
        font-size: 1.18rem !important;
    }

    .featured-card.modern-hero-card .featured-summary {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3 !important;
    }
}

.news-card {
    background: #0D1322 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s !important;
}

.news-card:active {
    transform: scale(0.985) !important;
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) !important;
}

.news-card .card-img-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
    background: #080C14 !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.news-card .card-body {
    padding: 14px 14px !important;
}

.news-card .card-title {
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    color: #F8FAFC !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.news-card .card-summary {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    color: #94A3B8 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Image Placeholder smooth loading */
.img-placeholder-box {
    background: #0c1220;
    color: #64748B;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Patriot Applause Button */
.applause-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
    color: var(--color-gold-bright, #FFD700);
    font-family: var(--font-headline, sans-serif);
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    user-select: none;
}

.applause-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--color-gold-bright, #FFD700);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25);
}

.applause-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.96);
}

.applause-btn.liked {
    background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--color-maga-red, #C8102E);
    color: #FF6B6B;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.35);
}

.applause-btn.liked:hover {
    background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.25);
    border-color: #EF4444;
}