/* Reset and Base Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    /* Primary Colors */
    --primary-color: #ff4757;
    --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff4757 0%, #ff6348 100%);
    --secondary-color: #2f3542;
    --accent-color: #5f27cd;
    --success-color: #00d2d3;
    
    /* Gradient Themes */
    --gradient-purple: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
    --gradient-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #4834d4 100%);
    --gradient-pink: linear-gradient(135deg, #f093fb 0%, #f5576c 100%);
    --gradient-orange: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa709a 0%, #fee140 100%);
    --gradient-green: linear-gradient(135deg, #43e97b 0%, #38f9d7 100%);
    --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #30cfd0 0%, #330867 100%);
    --gradient-warm: linear-gradient(135deg, #f39c12 0%, #e67e22 100%);
    --gradient-cool: linear-gradient(135deg, #a8edea 0%, #fed6e3 100%);
    --gradient-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa 0%, #c3cfe2 100%);
    
    /* Text Colors */
    --text-dark: #2f3542;
    --text-light: #747d8c;
    --text-muted: #a4b0be;
    
    /* Background Colors */
    --bg-light: #f8f9fa;
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --bg-card: #ffffff;
    --bg-gray: #f1f2f6;
    --border-color: #e9ecef;
    
    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    --shadow-colored: 0 10px 40px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
    
    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-full: 50px;
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.15s ease;
    --transition-slow: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, #f1f2f6 100%);
    min-height: 100vh;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Breaking News Ticker - Modern */
.breaking-ticker {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2c3e50 0%, #34495e 100%);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 36px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.breaking-ticker::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #34495e);
    z-index: 3;
}

.ticker-label {
    background: #e74c3c;
    padding: 0 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    min-width: 85px;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 2px 0 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.ticker-label::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 18px 0 18px 10px;
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent #e74c3c;
}


.ticker-content {
    display: flex;
    animation: scroll 40s linear infinite;
    padding-left: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.ticker-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    position: relative;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-item::before {
    content: '•';
    position: absolute;
    left: 25px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Header Top - Modern */
.header-top {
    background: white;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}

.header-top .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    color: #757575;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-info .date {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.header-info .date::before {
    content: '';
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #e74c3c;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Consolidated Button Pills */
.button-pills {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #f0f2f5;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3px;
    gap: 2px;
}

/* Hide button pills container when empty */
.button-pills:empty {
    display: none;
}

/* Hide button pills if only hidden children */
.button-pills:not(:has(button:not([style*="display: none"]))) {
    display: none;
}

.button-pills button,
.button-pills .login-btn,
.button-pills .profile-btn,
.button-pills .write-article-btn,
.button-pills .admin-btn,
.button-pills .signout-btn {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: #65676b;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 17px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.button-pills button:hover,
.button-pills .login-btn:hover,
.button-pills .profile-btn:hover,
.button-pills .write-article-btn:hover,
.button-pills .admin-btn:hover,
.button-pills .signout-btn:hover {
    background: white;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.button-pills button.active {
    background: white;
    color: #e74c3c;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* Icon styles for specific buttons */
.button-pills .write-article-btn::before {
    content: '✏️';
    margin-right: 4px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.button-pills .admin-btn::before {
    content: '⚙️';
    margin-right: 4px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.button-pills .profile-btn::before {
    content: '👤';
    margin-right: 4px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Separate special buttons */
.theme-toggle {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #65676b;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
    background: #f0f2f5;
    transform: rotate(20deg);
}

.subscribe-btn {
    background: #e74c3c !important;
    color: white !important;
    padding: 6px 16px !important;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    margin-left: 8px;
}

.subscribe-btn:hover {
    background: #c0392b !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(231,76,60,0.3);
}

/* Individual button overrides */
.signout-btn {
    color: #dc3545 !important;
}

.signout-btn:hover {
    background: #dc3545 !important;
    color: white !important;
}

/* Ensure proper visibility control for auth-based elements */
.user-only[style*="display: none"],
.guest-only[style*="display: none"],
.admin-only[style*="display: none"],
.author-only[style*="display: none"] {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Only show buttons when authenticated */
.button-pills .user-only:not([style*="display: none"]),
.button-pills .admin-only:not([style*="display: none"]),
.button-pills .author-only:not([style*="display: none"]) {
    display: inline-block;
}

.user-greeting {
    color: #65676b;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    background: #f0f2f5;
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.user-name {
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Header Main - Redesigned */
.header-main {
    padding: 18px 0;
    background: white;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e74c3c;
    position: relative;
}

.header-main .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.logo-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: #e74c3c;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(231,76,60,0.2);
}

.logo-icon::before {
    content: 'NH';
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.logo h1 {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

.tagline {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #757575;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 2px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-block;
}

.header-search {
    display: flex;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 50px;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 300px;
}

.search-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.search-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Navigation */
.navbar {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.navbar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-light), transparent);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.nav-link.active {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Nav Search */
.nav-search {
    display: flex;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 250px;
    height: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-search .search-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
}

.nav-search .search-btn {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.nav-search .search-btn:hover {
    background: #e74c3c;
}

.mobile-theme-toggle {
    display: none;
}

/* Live Search Styles */
.search-status {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.search-status h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.search-status p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.search-query {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.view-all-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.view-all-link:hover {
    color: #c0392b;
}

/* Loading Spinner */
.loading-spinner {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    margin: 20px auto;
    border: 4px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-left-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

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

/* Search Input Active State */
.nav-search .search-input:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.nav-search.active {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--primary-color);
}

/* Main Content */
.main-content {
    padding: 0;
    min-height: 70vh;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

/* Modern Hero Sections */
.hero-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-section.hero-gradient-purple {
    background: var(--gradient-purple);
}

.hero-section.hero-gradient-blue {
    background: var(--gradient-blue);
}

.hero-section.hero-gradient-pink {
    background: var(--gradient-pink);
}

.hero-section.hero-gradient-orange {
    background: var(--gradient-orange);
}

.hero-section.hero-gradient-green {
    background: var(--gradient-green);
}

.hero-section.hero-gradient-dark {
    background: var(--gradient-dark);
}

.hero-section.hero-gradient-warm {
    background: var(--gradient-warm);
}

.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
}


.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.2s both;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.4s both;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Modern Content Sections */
.content-section {
    padding: 40px 0 60px 0;
    background: white;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Modern Cards */
.modern-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}

.modern-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.modern-card .card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.modern-card:hover .card-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.modern-card .card-body {
    padding: 25px;
}

.modern-card .card-category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: var(--gradient-purple);
    color: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.modern-card .card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.modern-card .card-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.modern-card .card-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Stats Cards */
.stats-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stats-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.stats-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    background: var(--gradient-purple);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.stats-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stats-label {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Modern Buttons */
.btn-modern {
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(255, 71, 87, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 71, 87, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: white;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Feature Grid */
.feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.feature-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.feature-description {
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Featured Story */
.featured-story {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.featured-story::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    z-index: 1;
}

.featured-story:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.featured-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 450px;
}

.featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-story:hover .featured-image img {
    filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}

.category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 2;
}

.featured-content {
    padding: 30px;
}

.featured-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.featured-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    min-height: 32px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: visible;
}

.article-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

/* Latest Stories */
.section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-dark), var(--primary-color));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.stories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.story-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.story-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.story-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.story-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}

.story-content {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 200px;
}

.category {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.story-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    height: 3.36rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}

.story-content p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    height: 4.8rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}

.story-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    min-height: 32px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Consistent styling for meta elements */
.article-meta .author,
.story-meta .author {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-meta .author::before,
.story-meta .author::before {
    content: '';
    display: none;
}

.article-meta .time,
.story-meta .time {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.article-meta .time::before,
.story-meta .time::before {
    content: '';
    display: none;
}

.article-meta .views,
.story-meta .views {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.article-meta .views::before,
.story-meta .views::before {
    content: '';
    display: none;
}

.article-meta .read-time,
.story-meta .read-time {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.article-meta .read-time::before,
.story-meta .read-time::before {
    content: '';
    display: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Video Section */
.video-section {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.video-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.video-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.video-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.video-duration {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    color: white;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.play-button {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.9);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.video-thumbnail:hover .play-button {
    background: rgba(231, 76, 60, 1);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.main-video h3 {
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.video-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.video-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.video-item:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.video-item img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 70px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.video-info h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.video-info span {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Opinion Section */
.opinion-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.opinion-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.author-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.author-info h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.author-info span {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.opinion-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.opinion-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 80px;
    height: fit-content;
}

.sidebar-section {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
}

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

.sidebar-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
}

/* Trending */
.trending-list {
    list-style: none;
    counter-reset: trending;
}

.trending-list li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.trending-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.trending-list a {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.trending-list a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.trending-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    min-width: 30px;
}

.trending-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Newsletter */
.newsletter p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    padding: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background: #c0392b;
}

/* Market Data */
.market-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.market-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.market-value {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.market-value.up {
    color: #27ae60;
}

.market-value.down {
    color: #e74c3c;
}

/* Weather Widget */
.weather-display {
    text-align: center;
}

.weather-main {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.weather-temp {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: block;
}

.weather-condition {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.weather-forecast {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.forecast-day {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.forecast-day span:first-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.forecast-day span:nth-child(2) {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.forecast-day span:last-child {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Social Buttons */
.social-buttons {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-btn {
    padding: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.social-btn.twitter {
    background: #1DA1F2;
}

.social-btn.facebook {
    background: #1877F2;
}

.social-btn.youtube {
    background: #FF0000;
}

.social-btn.instagram {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
}

/* Loading Animation */
@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { background-position: -1000px 0; }
    100% { background-position: 1000px 0; }
}

.loading-skeleton {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0f0f0 25%, #e0e0e0 50%, #f0f0f0 75%);
    background-size: 1000px 100%;
    animation: shimmer 2s infinite;
}

/* Smooth Fade In */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.story-card, .sidebar-section, .opinion-card {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
}

/* Button Enhancements */
.subscribe-btn, .login-btn, .newsletter-form button {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.subscribe-btn::before, .login-btn::before, .newsletter-form button::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
    z-index: -1;
}

.subscribe-btn:hover::before, .login-btn:hover::before, .newsletter-form button:hover::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

/* Enhanced Play Button */
.play-button {
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,71,87,0.9), rgba(255,99,72,0.9)) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255,71,87,0.4);
}

.play-button:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(255,71,87,0.6);
}

/* Market Data Enhancement */
.market-item {
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.market-item:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.market-value.up {
    color: #00d2d3;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.market-value.down {
    color: #ff4757;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Trending Enhancement */
.trending-list li {
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.trending-list li:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-light), transparent);
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.trending-number {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Newsletter Input Enhancement */
.newsletter-form input, .footer-newsletter input {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus, .footer-newsletter input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,71,87,0.1);
}

.newsletter-form button, .footer-newsletter button {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Social Buttons Enhancement */
.social-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.social-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    transition: left 0.3s;
}

.social-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

/* Opinion Card Enhancement */
.opinion-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-light) 0%, white 100%);
    border-left: 5px solid;
    border-image: var(--primary-gradient) 1;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.opinion-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.author-avatar {
    border: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255,71,87,0.3);
}

/* Video Section Enhancement */
.video-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
}

.video-thumbnail::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.video-thumbnail:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Weather Widget Enhancement */
.weather-temp {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.forecast-day {
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.forecast-day:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Header Search Enhancement */
.header-search {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.header-search:focus-within {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.search-input {
    font-weight: 500;
}

.search-btn {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Logo Enhancement */
.logo h1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-dark) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    position: relative;
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2f3542 0%, #1e272e 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 60px 0 20px;
    margin-top: 80px;
    position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-section h3, .footer-section h4 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.footer-section ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-section a {
    color: #95a5a6;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-section a:hover {
    color: white;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer-social a {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-newsletter {
    display: flex;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.footer-newsletter input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 10px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px 0 0 5px;
}

.footer-newsletter button {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid #34495e;
    color: #95a5a6;
}

/* Dark Mode */
body.dark-mode {
    --text-dark: #ecf0f1;
    --text-light: #95a5a6;
    --bg-light: #1a1a1a;
    --bg-white: #0d0d0d;
    --border-color: #2c3e50;
    background: #0d0d0d;
}

body.dark-mode .header-top,
body.dark-mode .navbar,
body.dark-mode .sidebar-section,
body.dark-mode .story-card,
body.dark-mode .featured-story {
    background: #1a1a1a;
}

body.dark-mode .nav-link:hover,
body.dark-mode .nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.1);
}

/* Dark mode mobile nav menu */
body.dark-mode .nav-menu {
    background: #1a1a1a;
    border-top: 1px solid #333;
}

body.dark-mode .mobile-theme-toggle {
    background: #333;
}


body.dark-mode .opinion-card {
    background: #2c3e50;
}

/* ================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN - MOBILE FIRST APPROACH
   ================================================ */

/* Tablet and smaller desktop */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    
    .nav-search {
        width: 200px; /* Smaller on tablets */
    }
    
    .content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .sidebar {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
        position: static;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
    
    .stories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .article-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .featured-story {
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

/* Mobile devices - Tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Header Adjustments */
    .header-top {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
    
    .header-info {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .header-actions {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .header-actions button {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .header-main {
        padding: 15px 0;
    }
    
    .header-main .container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    
    .logo {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .logo h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .tagline {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .header-search {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: none;
    }
    
    /* Navigation Mobile Menu */
    .nav-search {
        display: none; /* Hide search on mobile */
    }
    
    .navbar {
        position: relative;
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: white;
        flex-direction: column;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        z-index: 1000;
        max-height: 70vh;
        overflow-y: auto;
        border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .nav-menu li {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .nav-link {
        padding: 15px 20px;
        border-radius: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        width: 100%;
        display: block;
    }
    
    .nav-toggle {
        display: block;
        background: var(--primary-gradient);
        color: white;
        border: none;
        padding: 10px 15px;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        cursor: pointer;
    }
    
    /* Mobile theme toggle */
    .mobile-theme-toggle {
        display: block;
        position: fixed;
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        background: var(--primary-color);
        color: white;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 50%;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        z-index: 1000;
        transition: var(--transition);
    }
    
    .mobile-theme-toggle:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }
    
    /* Content Adjustments */
    .main-content {
        padding: 20px 0;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .article-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .article-card .content {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .article-card h2 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .article-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .featured-story {
        padding: 25px;
    }
    
    .featured-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .featured-content p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    /* Sidebar */
    .sidebar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
    
    .sidebar-section {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    /* Video and Opinion Grids */
    .video-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .opinion-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* Footer */
    .footer {
        padding: 40px 0 20px;
        margin-top: 50px;
    }
    
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .footer-social {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .footer-newsletter {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    /* Breaking News Ticker */
    .breaking-ticker {
        height: 40px;
    }
    
    .ticker-label {
        padding: 0 15px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .ticker-item {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0 30px;
    }
    
    /* Story Cards */
    .story-card {
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .story-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    /* Weather Widget */
    .weather-widget {
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .forecast-days {
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile devices */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Ultra compact header */
    .header-top {
        display: none; /* Hide date and less important items on very small screens */
    }
    
    .header-main {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
    
    .logo h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .tagline {
        display: none; /* Hide tagline on very small screens */
    }
    
    .header-search {
        display: flex;
        gap: 5px;
    }
    
    .search-input {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }
    
    .search-btn {
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }
    
    /* Navigation */
    .nav-link {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    /* Content */
    .container {
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    
    .main-content {
        padding: 15px 0;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    /* Article Cards Mobile Optimization */
    .article-card {
        border-radius: var(--radius);
    }
    
    .article-card .image-container {
        height: 180px;
    }
    
    .article-card .content {
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .article-card h2 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .article-card h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .article-card p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    
    .article-meta {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        gap: 8px;
        min-height: 35px;
        padding-top: 12px;
    }
    
    .story-meta {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        gap: 8px;
        min-height: 35px;
        padding-top: 12px;
    }
    
    /* Featured Story Mobile */
    .featured-story {
        padding: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .featured-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }
    
    .featured-content p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    
    .featured-image {
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    /* Sidebar Mobile */
    .sidebar-section {
        padding: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .sidebar-section h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    
    /* Social Buttons */
    .social-buttons {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .social-btn {
        padding: 12px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    /* Footer Mobile */
    .footer {
        padding: 30px 0 15px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
    
    .footer-content {
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .footer-section h3,
    .footer-section h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .footer-section ul li {
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    
    .footer-section a {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .footer-newsletter input {
        padding: 8px 10px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .footer-newsletter button {
        padding: 8px 15px;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        padding-top: 20px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    /* Buttons Mobile */
    .btn-primary,
    .btn-secondary,
    .subscribe-btn,
    .login-btn {
        padding: 10px 16px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    /* Trending List Mobile */
    .trending-list li {
        padding: 10px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .trending-number {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-right: 10px;
    }
    
    /* Newsletter Mobile */
    .newsletter-section {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }
    
    .newsletter-form input {
        padding: 10px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .newsletter-form button {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    /* Opinion Cards Mobile */
    .opinion-card {
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .opinion-author {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .author-avatar {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    
    /* Video Cards Mobile */
    .video-card {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .video-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .video-meta {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    /* Category Header Mobile */
    .category-header {
        padding: 30px 0;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .category-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .category-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    /* Market Ticker Mobile */
    .market-ticker {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
    
    .market-item {
        padding: 8px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    /* Weather Widget Mobile */
    .weather-widget {
        padding: 12px;
    }
    
    .weather-temp {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .forecast-day {
        padding: 8px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* ================================================
   ENHANCED GRID & CARD UI/UX SYSTEM
   ================================================ */

/* Enhanced Article Grid */
.article-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    padding: 0 5px; /* Subtle padding for better alignment */
}

/* Enhanced Article Cards - Modern Design */
.article-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Advanced hover effects */
.article-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.article-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(255, 71, 87, 0.15);
}

/* Enhanced Image Container */
.article-card .image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
}

.article-card img,
.article-card .image-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.article-card:hover img {
    filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.1);
}

/* Category Badge */
.article-card .category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    color: white;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Enhanced Content Area */
.article-card .content {
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Typography Enhancements */
.article-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 3.92rem;
}

.article-card h2 a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
}

.article-card h2 a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.article-card:hover h2 a::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.article-card .excerpt {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 4.845rem;
}

/* Enhanced Meta Information */
.article-card .article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.article-card .article-meta .author {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.article-card .article-meta .author::before {
    content: '✍️';
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.article-card .article-meta .time {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.article-card .article-meta .time::before {
    content: '🕒';
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.article-card .article-meta .read-time {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.article-card .article-meta .views {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Loading States & Skeletons */
.article-card.skeleton {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0f0f0 25%, #e0e0e0 50%, #f0f0f0 75%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: loading 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes loading {
    0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* Featured Section Enhancements */
.featured-section {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.featured-section .section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.featured-section .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Responsive Grid Enhancements */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .article-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .article-card {
        margin: 0 10px;
    }
    
    .article-card .content {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .article-card h2 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }
    
    .article-card .excerpt {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .article-card .article-meta {
        gap: 12px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    
    .article-card .article-meta .author {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .article-card .article-meta .time {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .article-card .article-meta .views {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 3px 6px;
    }
    
    .article-card img {
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    .featured-section .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .article-grid {
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 0 5px;
    }
    
    .article-card {
        margin: 0;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }
    
    .article-card .content {
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .article-card h2 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    
    .article-card .excerpt {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    
    .article-card .article-meta {
        gap: 8px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    
    .article-card .article-meta .author {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .article-card .article-meta .time {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .article-card .article-meta .views {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 2px 5px;
    }
    
    .article-card p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    }
    
    .article-card img {
        height: 180px;
    }
    
    .article-meta {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        gap: 6px;
        min-height: 30px;
        padding-top: 10px;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
    
    .story-meta {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        gap: 6px;
        min-height: 30px;
        padding-top: 10px;
    }
}

/* Dark Mode Enhancements */
body.dark-mode .article-card {
    background: #2c3e50;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

body.dark-mode .article-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 71, 87, 0.3);
}

body.dark-mode .article-card h2 {
    color: #ecf0f1;
}

body.dark-mode .article-card .excerpt {
    color: #bdc3c7;
}

body.dark-mode .article-card .article-meta {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

body.dark-mode .article-card .category-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Accessibility Enhancements */
.article-card:focus-within {
    outline: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

.article-card h2 a:focus {
    outline: none;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Performance Optimizations */
.article-card {
    contain: layout style;
}

.article-card img {
    will-change: transform;
}


/* Featured Article Images */
.featured-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
}

.featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

/* Story Cards */
.story-card {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.story-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

/* News Items */
.news-item img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Opinion Cards */
.opinion-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

/* Ensure aspect ratio preservation */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-card .image-container,
    .article-card img {
        height: 180px;
    }
    
    .featured-image {
        height: 250px;
    }
    
    .story-card img {
        height: 150px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .article-card .image-container,
    .article-card img {
        height: 160px;
    }
    
    .featured-image {
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    .news-item img {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }
}

/* Special handling for placeholder/default images */
img[src*="default-img"] {
    object-fit: cover !important;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

/* Print Styles */
@media print {
    .article-card {
        break-inside: avoid;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: 1px solid #ddd;
    }
    
    .article-card:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}