/*
Theme Name: CreditCardsLogin Mashable
Theme URI: https://creditcardslogin.net
Description: A modern, high-impact digital magazine and guide child theme inspired by Mashable design, optimized for financial, banking, and credit card login portals.
Author: Google Deepmind Agentic Pair
Author URI: https://creditcardslogin.net
Template: astra
Version: 1.2.5
Text Domain: creditcardslogin-mashable
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. CSS VARIABLES & COLOR PALETTE (MASHABLE DESIGN SYSTEM)
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    --ccl-primary: #00aeef;         /* Mashable Cyan */
    --ccl-primary-dark: #0088cc;
    --ccl-secondary: #4c4edd;       /* Mashable Indigo/Purple */
    --ccl-secondary-hover: #3b3dbb;
    --ccl-accent: #ff4757;          /* Hot Tag / Alert Red */
    --ccl-dark-navy: #0a1829;       /* Mashable Navy */
    --ccl-dark-surface: #112233;
    --ccl-bg-light: #ffffff;        /* Body background */
    --ccl-card-bg: #ffffff;
    --ccl-text-main: #0a1829;       /* Deep navy heading & body */
    --ccl-text-muted: #64748b;
    --ccl-border: #e2e8f0;
    --ccl-border-dark: #334155;
    
    --ccl-font-head: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --ccl-font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    
    --ccl-radius-sm: 4px;
    --ccl-radius-md: 6px;
    --ccl-radius-lg: 10px;
    --ccl-radius-full: 9999px;
    
    --ccl-shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --ccl-shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --ccl-shadow-hover: 0 12px 20px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    
    --ccl-container-max: 1360px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. GLOBAL RESETS & TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body.mashable-theme {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-body);
    background-color: var(--ccl-bg-light);
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-top: 0;
}

a {
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

.ccl-container {
    max-width: var(--ccl-container-max);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .ccl-container {
        padding-left: 24px;
        padding-right: 24px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. TOP TRENDING BAR (KEPT ON TOP)
   ========================================================================== */
.mashable-trending-bar {
    background-color: #050d18;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #1e293b;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.mashable-trending-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mashable-trending-inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.trending-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444, #f97316);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-sm);
    margin-right: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.trending-links a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 13px;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   4. STICKY MAIN HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.mashable-header {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ccl-dark-navy);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mashable-header {
        background-color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
        border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ccl-primary);
    }
}

.mashable-header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 60px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mashable-header-inner {
        height: 68px;
    }
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Button */
.mobile-hamburger-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mobile-hamburger-btn {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Brand Logo */
.mashable-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.mashable-logo-text {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.mashable-logo-text span {
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mashable-logo-text {
        font-size: 26px;
        color: #ffffff;
    }
}

.logo-mark-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

.mashable-badge-mini {
    display: none;
    background-color: rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.15);
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.4);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mashable-badge-mini {
        display: inline-block;
    }
}

/* Main Desktop Navigation */
.desktop-nav-wrap {
    display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .desktop-nav-wrap {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .mashable-nav {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 20px;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        list-style: none;
    }

    .mashable-nav > li > a {
        color: #ffffff;
        font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 13.5px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        padding: 8px 0;
        position: relative;
    }

    .mashable-nav > li > a::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 0;
        height: 2px;
        background-color: var(--ccl-primary);
        transition: width 0.2s ease;
    }

    .mashable-nav > li > a:hover {
        color: var(--ccl-primary);
    }

    .mashable-nav > li > a:hover::after {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Actions: Search Button */
.mashable-header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-search-icon-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .header-search-icon-btn {
        color: #ffffff;
        background: #1e293b;
        border: 1px solid #334155;
        border-radius: 50%;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .header-search-icon-btn:hover {
        background: var(--ccl-primary);
        color: #ffffff;
        border-color: var(--ccl-primary);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. FULL-SCREEN WHITE MOBILE MENU DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.mashable-mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mashable-mobile-drawer.is-open {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mobile-drawer-close-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.drawer-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.drawer-logo-icon {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

.drawer-logo-text {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
}

.drawer-logo-text span {
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

.mobile-drawer-body {
    padding: 24px 20px 40px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.mobile-nav-item a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.mobile-nav-item.item-highlight a {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

.mobile-nav-item .nav-plus {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-nav-item a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

.mobile-drawer-search {
    margin-top: 36px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.drawer-search-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-full);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 2px 6px 2px 16px;
}

.drawer-search-wrap input {
    flex-grow: 1;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-body);
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.drawer-search-wrap button {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    padding: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. SEARCH OVERLAY MODAL (PROMINENT CROSS ICON)
   ========================================================================== */
.mashable-search-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: none;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

.mashable-search-modal.is-open {
    display: flex;
}

.search-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 24, 41, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.search-modal-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-lg);
    width: 92%;
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
}

.search-modal-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.search-modal-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
}

/* Prominent Close Cross Button */
.search-modal-close-btn {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.search-modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ccl-accent);
    border-color: var(--ccl-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.search-input-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .search-input-group {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 8px;
    }
}

.search-input-group input {
    flex-grow: 1;
    border: 2px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-body);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.search-input-group input:focus {
    border-color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

.search-input-group button {
    background: var(--ccl-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.search-input-group button:hover {
    background: var(--ccl-primary-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HERO FEATURED MAGAZINE GRID (1 BIG HERO + 3 BALANCED RIGHT-SIDE POSTS)
   ========================================================================== */
.mashable-hero-section {
    padding: 18px 0 24px;
}

.mashable-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mashable-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
        gap: 18px;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
}

/* 1 Big Featured Post on the Left */
.hero-card-main {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 300px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-card-main {
        min-height: 360px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-card-main {
        min-height: 390px;
        height: 100%;
    }
}

.hero-card-main .card-bg-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.45;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-card-main:hover .card-bg-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-card-main .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 24, 41, 0.15) 0%, rgba(10, 24, 41, 0.95) 100%);
}

.hero-card-main .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 16px 18px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-card-main .hero-content {
        padding: 24px;
    }
}

.hero-card-main .hero-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 6px 0 4px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-card-main .hero-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
}

.hero-card-main .hero-title a {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-card-main .hero-title a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

.hero-card-main .hero-excerpt {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* 3 Stacked Posts on the Right Side */
.hero-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.hero-card-sub {
    background-color: var(--ccl-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 95px;
}

.hero-card-sub:hover {
    border-color: var(--ccl-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-md);
}

.hero-card-sub img {
    width: 90px;
    height: 75px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-sm);
    display: block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .hero-card-sub img {
        width: 100px;
        height: 80px;
    }
}

.hero-card-sub .sub-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 2px 0 3px;
}

.hero-card-sub .sub-title a {
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
}

.hero-card-sub .sub-title a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-primary-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. MASHABLE 3-COLUMN CATEGORY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.mashable-3col-section {
    padding: 24px 0 16px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--ccl-border);
}

.mashable-3col-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .mashable-3col-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.mashable-col-header {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ccl-text-main);
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.mashable-col-featured-card {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mashable-col-thumb-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    background-color: #0a1829;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mashable-col-thumb-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mashable-col-featured-card:hover .mashable-col-thumb-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.mashable-col-tag {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ccl-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    display: block;
}

.mashable-col-featured-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
}

.mashable-col-featured-title:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

.mashable-col-sub-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.mashable-col-sub-item {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.mashable-col-sub-title {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 3px 0 0;
}

.mashable-col-sub-title a {
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
}

.mashable-col-sub-title a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

.mashable-col-more-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ccl-primary-dark);
    margin-top: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.mashable-col-more-link:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. MASHABLE 4-CARD HORIZONTAL CATEGORY GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.mashable-4card-section {
    padding: 24px 0 16px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--ccl-border);
}

.mashable-section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ccl-text-main);
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mashable-section-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.mashable-section-more {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ccl-primary-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.mashable-section-more:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

.mashable-4card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .mashable-4card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mashable-4card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

.mashable-grid-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mashable-grid-thumb-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 155px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    background-color: #0a1829;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mashable-grid-thumb-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mashable-grid-card:hover .mashable-grid-thumb-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.mashable-grid-card-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}

.mashable-grid-card-title a {
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
}

.mashable-grid-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. MASHABLE "LATEST" STREAM & SIDEBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mashable-latest-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 24px 0 50px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--ccl-border);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mashable-latest-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    }
}

.mashable-latest-header {
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ccl-text-main);
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mashable-latest-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
}

.mashable-latest-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mashable-latest-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 110px;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    padding: 16px 0;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .mashable-latest-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 220px;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

.mashable-latest-row:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.mashable-row-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mashable-row-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .mashable-row-title {
        font-size: 19px;
    }
}

.mashable-row-title a {
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
}

.mashable-row-title a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

.mashable-row-excerpt {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--ccl-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mashable-row-date {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.mashable-row-thumb-wrap {
    width: 110px;
    height: 75px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    background-color: #0a1829;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .mashable-row-thumb-wrap {
        width: 220px;
        height: 135px;
    }
}

.mashable-row-thumb-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mashable-latest-row:hover .mashable-row-thumb-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Fallback SVG Thumbnail */
.fallback-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1829 0%, #1e293b 100%);
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. STICKY SIDEBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mashable-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.sidebar-widget-card {
    background-color: var(--ccl-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    padding: 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-sm);
}

.widget-card-header {
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ccl-text-main);
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.widget-card-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin: 0;
}

.sidebar-popular-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.sidebar-popular-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.sidebar-popular-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.popular-rank {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    min-width: 22px;
}

.popular-item-title {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 3px;
}

.popular-item-title a {
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
}

.popular-item-title a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

.sidebar-category-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
}

.cat-pill-link {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cat-pill-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--ccl-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. SINGLE POST LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.single-post-container {
    background-color: var(--ccl-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-lg);
    padding: 20px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .single-post-container {
        padding: 36px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

.single-post-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.single-post-breadcrumbs {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--ccl-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.single-post-breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

.single-post-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 10px 0 14px;
    color: var(--ccl-text-main);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .single-post-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

.single-post-byline {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--ccl-text-muted);
}

.author-meta-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.author-avatar-img {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--ccl-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.single-share-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.share-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.share-facebook { background-color: #1877f2; }
.share-twitter { background-color: #000000; }
.share-whatsapp { background-color: #25d366; }
.share-linkedin { background-color: #0a66c2; }
.share-copy { background-color: #64748b; }

.single-post-body {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #1e293b;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .single-post-body {
        font-size: 17px;
    }
}

.single-post-body h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.single-post-body h3 {
    font-size: 19px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.single-post-body p {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.single-post-body ol, .single-post-body ul {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.single-post-body li {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. MASHABLE DARK FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.mashable-footer {
    background-color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding: 50px 0 26px;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--ccl-primary);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }
}

.footer-brand-title {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-brand-title span {
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

.footer-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
    padding-top: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. CLEAN SINGLE NUMERIC PAGINATION (NO DUPLICATES, NO VERTICAL SCROLL)
   ========================================================================== */
.pgntn-page-pagination,
.navigation.pagination,
.posts-navigation,
.page-links {
    display: none !important;
}

.mashable-pagination {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin: 28px auto 16px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.mashable-pagination .page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    min-width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    background-color: var(--ccl-card-bg) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border) !important;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-sm) !important;
    color: var(--ccl-text-main) !important;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.mashable-pagination .page-numbers.current {
    background-color: var(--ccl-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ccl-primary) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.mashable-pagination .page-numbers:hover:not(.current) {
    background-color: #f1f5f9 !important;
    border-color: var(--ccl-text-main) !important;
    color: var(--ccl-secondary) !important;
}

.mashable-pagination .page-numbers.dots {
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    min-width: 20px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .mashable-pagination {
        gap: 4px !important;
        margin: 20px 0 12px !important;
    }
    .mashable-pagination .page-numbers {
        min-width: 32px !important;
        height: 32px !important;
        padding: 0 6px !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. GOOGLE E-E-A-T AUTHOR BOX & PROFILE HERO
   ========================================================================== */
/* Single Post Author Card */
.author-eeat-card {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ccl-primary);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    margin-top: 36px;
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-sm);
}

.author-eeat-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.author-eeat-avatar img {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--ccl-primary);
}

.author-eeat-name-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.author-eeat-name {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.author-eeat-name a {
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
}

.author-eeat-name a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

.author-verified-tag {
    background: #e0f2fe;
    color: #0369a1;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
}

.author-eeat-role {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ccl-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 4px 0 0;
}

.author-eeat-bio-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.author-eeat-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.author-view-all-link {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ccl-primary-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.author-view-all-link:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-secondary);
}

/* Author Profile Hero (Author Archive Page) */
.author-profile-hero {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .author-profile-hero {
        padding: 36px;
    }
}

.author-profile-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .author-profile-grid {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 32px;
    }
}

.author-profile-avatar-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-large-avatar {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--ccl-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-md);
}

.author-hero-badge {
    background: #dcfce7;
    color: #15803d;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-full);
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.author-profile-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.author-hero-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 4px 0 14px;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
}

.author-credentials-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cred-pill {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.author-hero-bio {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #334155;
}

/* Author Social Links on Profile Hero */
.author-social-links-row {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.author-social-label {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.author-social-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.author-social-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-full);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.author-social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    opacity: 0.92;
}

.social-linkedin { background-color: #0a66c2; }
.social-x { background-color: #000000; }
.social-facebook { background-color: #1877f2; }
.social-pinterest { background-color: #e60023; }

/* Single Post Mini Author Social Row */
.author-eeat-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
}

.author-eeat-social-mini {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.author-mini-social-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.author-mini-social-link:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. FOOTER INDEPENDENT RESOURCE & DISCLAIMER BOX
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-disclaimer-box {
    background-color: #07101b;
    border: 1px solid #1e293b;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--ccl-primary);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    padding: 18px 22px;
    margin-top: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-disclaimer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-disclaimer-p {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.footer-disclaimer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #64748b;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-disclaimer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

.footer-disclaimer-grid strong {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. CATEGORY HERO & LEAD MAGAZINE CARD
   ========================================================================== */
.category-hero-card, .search-hero-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-sm);
}

.category-hero-title, .search-hero-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
}

.search-hero-title span {
    color: var(--ccl-primary-dark);
}

.category-count-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #e0f2fe;
    color: #0369a1;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-full);
    border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
}

.category-hero-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Category Lead Magazine Card (Page 1 Top Post) */
.category-lead-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-sm);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .category-lead-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    }
}

.category-lead-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 240px;
    background-color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .category-lead-thumb-wrap {
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 250px;
    }
}

.category-lead-thumb-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.category-lead-card:hover .category-lead-thumb-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.lead-cat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: var(--ccl-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-sm);
    z-index: 2;
}

.category-lead-body {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.category-lead-title {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.category-lead-title a {
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
}

.category-lead-title a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-primary-dark);
}

.category-lead-excerpt {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Refine Search Form */
.search-refine-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.search-refine-input {
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
}

.search-refine-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--ccl-primary);
}

.search-refine-btn {
    background: var(--ccl-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.search-refine-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ccl-primary-dark);
}

/* Empty Search Card */
.search-empty-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    padding: 40px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-sm);
}

/* 404 Error Card */
.error-404-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-sm);
}

.error-badge-404 {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #fee2e2;
    color: #b91c1c;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-full);
    border: 1px solid #fca5a5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.error-title-404 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.error-desc-404 {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. MOBILE PERFORMANCE & CORE WEB VITALS (CLS / LCP) OPTIMIZATION
   ========================================================================== */


/* Off-screen rendering boost for sub-fold content */
@media (min-width: 320px) {
    .horizontal-category-row, .mashable-footer {
        content-visibility: auto;
        contain-intrinsic-size: 0 400px;
    }
}




/* ==========================================================================
   19. TOP OF ARTICLE CONSUMER SECURITY NOTICE CARD (HIGH CONTRAST CALLOUT)
   ========================================================================== */
.ccl-security-notice-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    border-left: 5px solid #0284c7;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin: 0 0 28px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.security-notice-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.security-notice-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: #0284c7;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-sm);
}

.security-notice-title {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.security-notice-body p {
    margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
}

.security-notice-warning-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px dashed #93c5fd;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-sm);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.security-notice-warning-row i {
    color: #d97706;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. SINGLE POST MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS & TOUCH OPTIMIZATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
/* Responsive In-Content Tables */
.single-post-body table {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 24px 0;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-sm);
}

.single-post-body table th,
.single-post-body table td {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 14px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.single-post-body table th {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
}

/* In-Content Media Scaling & Word Wrapping */
.single-post-body img,
.single-post-body iframe,
.single-post-body embed,
.single-post-body video {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-sm);
}

.single-post-body p,
.single-post-body li,
.single-post-body a {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: break-word;
}

/* Table of Contents Plugin Mobile Polish */
#ez-toc-container,
.ez-toc-v2_0_82_1,
.ez-toc-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    background-color: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md) !important;
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    margin: 24px 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
}

#ez-toc-container .ez-toc-title {
    font-family: var(--ccl-font-head) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
}

/* Mobile Breakpoint Refinements (<640px) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .single-post-container {
        padding: 18px 14px !important;
        border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md) !important;
    }

    .single-post-title {
        font-size: 22px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        margin: 8px 0 12px !important;
    }

    .single-post-byline {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .single-share-bar {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    }

    .ccl-security-notice-card {
        padding: 14px 14px !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .security-notice-title {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
    }

    .author-eeat-card {
        padding: 16px 14px !important;
        margin-top: 28px !important;
    }

    .author-eeat-header {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .author-eeat-footer {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .author-eeat-social-mini {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   21. SINGLE POST RELATED GUIDES GRID (RESPONSIVE & CLEAN)
   ========================================================================== */
.single-related-section {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.single-related-heading {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
}

.single-related-heading span {
    color: var(--ccl-primary-dark);
}

.single-related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .single-related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.single-related-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ccl-border);
    border-radius: var(--ccl-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.single-related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--ccl-shadow-md);
}

.single-related-thumb-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 150px;
    background-color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.single-related-thumb-wrap a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.single-related-thumb-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.single-related-card:hover .single-related-thumb-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.single-related-body {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.single-related-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.single-related-title a {
    color: var(--ccl-dark-navy);
}

.single-related-title a:hover {
    color: var(--ccl-primary-dark);
}

.single-related-date {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}