/* Layout: a crisp, outlined newsroom grid. Hairline 1px frames and 6px corners instead of fills;
   wide sans headlines for the masthead voice, a reading serif only inside stories. */
:root{
  --paper:#F5F7FA; --card:#FFFFFF; --surface:#EDF1F6;
  --ink:#0E1A2B; --muted:#586579;
  --line:#D6DDE6; --line-strong:#A9B5C4;
  --navy:#12284A; --on-navy:#E9EEF5;
  --red:#C8102E; --gold:#A66300; --blue:#1D5FA6;
  --font-display:'Archivo','Arial Narrow',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-ui:'Archivo',system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;
  --font-read:'Source Serif 4',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;
  --radius:6px;
  color-scheme:light;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]){
    --paper:#0A111B; --card:#101926; --surface:#152131;
    --ink:#E6ECF3; --muted:#97A4B6;
    --line:#243247; --line-strong:#3B4C64;
    --navy:#0E2140; --on-navy:#E6ECF3;
    --red:#F2475F; --gold:#E3A33B; --blue:#6AA8E8;
    color-scheme:dark;
  }
}
:root[data-theme="dark"]{
  --paper:#0A111B; --card:#101926; --surface:#152131;
  --ink:#E6ECF3; --muted:#97A4B6;
  --line:#243247; --line-strong:#3B4C64;
  --navy:#0E2140; --on-navy:#E6ECF3;
  --red:#F2475F; --gold:#E3A33B; --blue:#6AA8E8;
  color-scheme:dark;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;}
[hidden]{display:none!important;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth; scroll-padding-top:120px;}
body{margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--font-ui);font-size:15px;
  padding-top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px); padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px);}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
img{max-width:100%;}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-stretch:108%;text-wrap:balance;}
.wrap{max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px;}

/* Ticker + masthead */
.ticker{background:var(--navy);color:var(--on-navy);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.02em;}
.ticker .wrap{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:7px 20px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}
.ticker span{opacity:.85;}

header.masthead{background:var(--card);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:sticky;top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);z-index:30;}
.masthead-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:16px 20px;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.brand .star{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:36px;height:36px;border:1.5px solid var(--red);border-radius:var(--radius);color:var(--red);font-size:17px;line-height:1;}
.brand h1{font-size:clamp(24px,3.4vw,32px);font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;margin:0;letter-spacing:-.015em;}
nav.primary{display:flex;gap:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;}
nav.primary a{padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:var(--radius);}
nav.primary a:hover,nav.primary a:focus-visible{border-color:var(--line-strong);}

.tabs{border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.tabs .wrap{display:flex;gap:6px;padding:10px 20px;overflow-x:auto;}
.tab{font-family:inherit;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius);color:var(--muted);background:transparent;white-space:nowrap;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid var(--line);}
.tab:not(.active):hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);color:var(--ink);}
.tab.active{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);}

/* Showcase banner */
.showcase{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:21/6;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);
  margin:22px 0 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:13.5px;}
.showcase.empty{border-style:dashed;border-color:var(--line-strong);}
@media (max-width:700px){.showcase{aspect-ratio:16/9;}}
.showcase img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.showcase .edit-btn{position:absolute;right:12px;bottom:12px;background:rgba(10,17,27,.72);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  padding:7px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;}

/* Category chip: an outlined label in the category's color */
.tag{display:inline-block;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.09em;line-height:1.2;
  padding:3px 8px;border:1px solid currentColor;border-radius:4px;}
.accent-rule{display:none;}

/* Lead story */
.hero-band{margin-top:22px;padding:0;}
.hero-inner{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);padding:28px;}
.hero-inner.has-img{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:32px;align-items:center;}
@media (max-width:760px){.hero-inner.has-img{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;} .hero-media{order:-1;} .hero-inner{padding:18px;}}
.hero-inner:hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);}
.hero-band h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);line-height:1.06;margin:14px 0 14px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;}
.hero-band p.dek{font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted);max-width:60ch;margin:0 0 14px;}
.hero-img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid var(--line);display:block;margin:0;}
.byline{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}

.content-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,2fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:32px;padding:8px 0 10px;}
@media (max-width:860px){.content-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* Top three */
.top-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin:18px 0 6px;}
@media (max-width:760px){.top-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.top-card{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);padding:14px 16px 16px;overflow:hidden;}
.top-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);}
.top-card img{width:calc(100% + 32px);max-width:none;margin:-14px -16px 14px;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover;display:block;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.top-card h3{margin:10px 0 7px;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;}
.top-card p{margin:0 0 10px;font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;}
.top-card .meta{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted);}

/* Headline list: one outlined panel with divided rows */
.list-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--muted);margin:26px 0 10px;}
.list-head::after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:var(--line);}
.list-head:empty{display:none;}
#list-wrap:has(.row){border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);padding:0 18px;}
.row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:16px;padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;}
.row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.thumb{width:60px;height:60px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid var(--line);flex:none;}
.swatch{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:4px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-stretch:112%;font-size:17px;font-weight:800;border:1.5px solid currentColor;background:transparent;flex:none;}
.row h3{margin:8px 0 5px;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;}
.row p{margin:0 0 6px;font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;}
.row .meta{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);}
.empty-note{padding:26px 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;}

/* Whole card opens the story; the link's ::after covers the card */
.story-link{color:inherit;}
.story-link::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;}
.top-card:hover h3,.row:hover h3,.hero-inner:hover h2{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:1.5px;text-underline-offset:4px;}
.top-card:focus-within,.row:focus-within,.hero-inner:focus-within{outline:2px solid var(--red);outline-offset:3px;}
.story-link:focus-visible{outline:none;}

/* Sidebar */
.content-layout > aside{padding-top:26px;}
.bulletin{background:var(--navy);color:var(--on-navy);border:1px solid var(--navy);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:20px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.bulletin h3{font-size:18px;margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;}
.bulletin p{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;opacity:.9;margin:0;}
.side-box{border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--card);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:18px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:16px;}
.side-box .k{display:block;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--red);margin-bottom:6px;}

/* Road & Traffic Wire */
.wire{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;background:var(--card);margin-bottom:18px;}
.wire-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.wire-head h3{margin:0;flex:1;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;}
.live-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red);flex:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 22%,transparent);animation:pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;}50%{opacity:.35;}}
.wire-count{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--muted);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;white-space:nowrap;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;padding:3px 7px;}
.wire-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.wire-item{position:relative;padding:13px 16px 13px 19px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.wire-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.wire-item::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:3px;background:var(--sev);}
.wire-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:10px;margin-bottom:4px;}
.wire-type{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--sev);}
.wire-ago{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;white-space:nowrap;}
.wire-loc{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:3px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.wire-item p{margin:0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted);overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.wire-empty{padding:18px 16px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);}
.wire-foot{padding:9px 16px;font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted);border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);}

.section-head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;padding:40px 0 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-strong);gap:16px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,26px);margin:0;font-weight:800;font-stretch:112%;}
.prose{max-width:68ch;font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--muted);padding-bottom:32px;}

/* Story page */
.story-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,2fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:44px;padding:28px 0 48px;}
@media (max-width:860px){.story-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}}
.back-link{display:inline-block;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:22px;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);}
.back-link:hover{color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line-strong);}
.story-title{font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,46px);line-height:1.05;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;margin:14px 0 14px;}
.story-dek{font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:19px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 14px;max-width:60ch;}
.story-img{width:100%;max-height:480px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:var(--radius);display:block;margin:22px 0 4px;}
.story-body{margin-top:26px;}
.story-body p{font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.1em;max-width:66ch;}

/* Photos and videos placed inside the story */
.s-fig{margin:28px 0;}
.s-fig img,.s-fig video{width:100%;display:block;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);}
.s-fig video{background:#000;max-height:540px;}
.s-fig .story-img{margin:0;}
.s-header{margin:22px 0 4px;}
.s-cap{font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted);margin:8px 0 0;max-width:66ch;}

/* Slideshow */
.gallery{margin:28px 0;}
.g-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:14px;margin-top:8px;}
.g-foot .s-cap{margin:0;flex:1;min-height:1.5em;}
.g-count{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;white-space:nowrap;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;padding:2px 7px;}
.g-stage{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;touch-action:pan-y;}
.g-stage:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--red);outline-offset:3px;}
.g-stage img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block;user-select:none;-webkit-user-drag:none;}
.g-nav{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  background:rgba(10,17,27,.66);color:#fff;font-size:22px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.g-nav:hover{background:rgba(10,17,27,.86);}
.g-prev{left:12px;} .g-next{right:12px;}
.g-strip{display:flex;gap:8px;overflow-x:auto;padding:10px 2px 4px;}
.g-thumb{flex:none;width:72px;height:52px;padding:0;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;background:var(--surface);opacity:.6;}
.g-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.g-thumb:hover{opacity:.9;}
.g-thumb[aria-current="true"]{border:2px solid var(--red);opacity:1;}

/* Likes + comments */
.story-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:16px 0;margin:30px 0 8px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.like-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  padding:8px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;cursor:pointer;}
.like-btn:hover{border-color:var(--red);color:var(--red);}
.like-btn[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);color:#fff;}
.like-count{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.form-note{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--red);}
.comments h3{font-size:20px;margin:26px 0 14px;font-weight:800;}
.comment-form{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:16px;background:var(--card);margin-bottom:8px;}
.c-form-foot{display:flex;justify-content:flex-end;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.c-form-foot .form-note{flex:1;}
.comment{padding:15px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.c-head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.c-name{font-weight:700;font-size:14px;}
.c-time{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.c-del{margin-left:auto;background:none;border:none;color:var(--red);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;padding:0;}
.c-text{margin:5px 0 0;font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.6;white-space:pre-wrap;overflow-wrap:anywhere;}

/* "More Stories" on the story page */
.story-layout > aside{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);padding:16px 18px;align-self:start;}
.story-layout > aside .list-head{margin:0 0 4px;}
.more-item{position:relative;display:block;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.more-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:4px;}
.more-item h4{margin:8px 0 0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:700;}
.more-item:hover h4{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:1.5px;text-underline-offset:3px;}

/* Footer */
footer{background:var(--navy);color:var(--on-navy);margin-top:28px;border-top:3px solid var(--red);}
.foot-inner{padding:38px 20px 26px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;gap:30px;}
@media (max-width:700px){.foot-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.foot-inner h3{font-size:18px;margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:800;}
.foot-inner p{font-size:13.5px;opacity:.75;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 14px;}
.sub-row{display:flex;gap:8px;max-width:360px;}
.sub-row input{flex:1;min-width:0;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid rgba(233,238,245,.3);background:transparent;color:var(--on-navy);font-family:inherit;font-size:13.5px;}
.sub-row input::placeholder{color:rgba(233,238,245,.55);}
.sub-row button{background:var(--red);color:#fff;border:1px solid var(--red);padding:0 16px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;}
.sub-note{font-size:12.5px;margin-top:8px;opacity:.85;min-height:1em;}
.foot-links{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.foot-links a{padding:5px 11px;border:1px solid rgba(233,238,245,.25);border-radius:var(--radius);}
.foot-links a:hover{border-color:rgba(233,238,245,.6);}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(233,238,245,.15);padding:14px 20px;display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:12px;}
.foot-bottom span{opacity:.6;}
.editor-link{background:none;border:none;color:var(--on-navy);opacity:.6;font:inherit;cursor:pointer;padding:0;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}
.editor-link:hover{opacity:1;}

/* Editor UI */
#editor-fab{position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:calc(20px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));z-index:50;
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--ink);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:11px 18px;font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;
  font-size:13.5px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(10,17,27,.22);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
#editor-drawer{position:fixed;top:0;right:0;height:100%;width:350px;max-width:90vw;background:var(--card);
  border-left:1px solid var(--line-strong);z-index:60;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .25s ease;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column; padding-top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px); padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px);}
#editor-drawer.open{transform:translateX(0);}
.drawer-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:18px 18px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.drawer-head h3{margin:0;font-size:17px;font-weight:800;}
.drawer-head button{background:none;border:none;font-size:20px;cursor:pointer;color:var(--muted);}
.drawer-body{padding:14px 18px;overflow-y:auto;flex:1;}
.drawer-label{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--muted);margin:6px 0 10px;}
.drawer-label.spaced{margin-top:22px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.new-post-btn{width:100%;background:var(--red);color:#fff;border:1px solid var(--red);padding:10px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;cursor:pointer;margin-bottom:14px;}
.new-post-btn.alt{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line-strong);}
.new-post-btn.alt:hover{border-color:var(--ink);}
.draft-row{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:10px 12px;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:13px;}
.draft-row .t{font-weight:600;margin-bottom:6px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.draft-row .sub{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted);margin:-3px 0 7px;}
.draft-row .sub.expired{color:var(--red);font-weight:700;}
.draft-row .acts{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.draft-row button{background:none;border:none;font-family:inherit;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink);padding:0;}
.draft-row .del{color:var(--red);}
.logout-btn{width:100%;background:none;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:9px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-family:inherit;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer;margin-top:4px;}
.modal-bg{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(6,11,19,.55);z-index:70;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;}
.modal-bg.open{display:flex;}
.modal{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:10px;padding:24px;max-width:520px;width:100%;max-height:88vh;overflow-y:auto;}
.modal.narrow{max-width:360px;}
.modal h3{margin:0 0 16px;font-size:20px;font-weight:800;}
.field{margin-bottom:14px;}
.field-pair{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;}
@media (max-width:420px){.field-pair{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.field label{display:block;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:5px;}
.field input[type=text], .field input[type=email], .field input[type=password], .field textarea, .field select{
  width:100%;font-family:inherit;font-size:14.5px;padding:9px 11px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus{border-color:var(--ink);outline:none;}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;}
.field .hint{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:5px;}
.check-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.modal-acts{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:flex-end;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.modal-acts .form-note{flex:1;}
.btn-save,.btn-cancel{padding:9px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;}
.btn-save{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--ink);}
.btn-save:disabled{opacity:.55;cursor:default;}
.btn-cancel{background:transparent;color:var(--muted);border:1px solid var(--line);}
.btn-cancel:hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);color:var(--ink);}

/* Story builder in the post editor */
.modal.wide{max-width:680px;}
.cap-input{margin-top:8px;}
.b-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin:10px 0;}
.b-list:empty{display:none;}
.b-card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:10px;background:var(--surface);}
.b-bar{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.b-type{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.09em;color:var(--muted);}
.b-acts{display:flex;gap:4px;}
.b-acts button{min-width:30px;height:28px;padding:0 8px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);border-radius:5px;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;}
.b-acts button:disabled{opacity:.35;cursor:default;}
.b-acts .del{color:var(--red);}
.b-card textarea,.b-card input[type=text],.cap-input{width:100%;font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:5px;background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);}
.b-card textarea{resize:vertical;}
.b-media{width:100%;max-height:240px;object-fit:contain;display:block;border-radius:5px;margin-bottom:8px;background:#000;}
.b-add{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.b-add button,.b-more{flex:1 1 120px;padding:9px;border:1px dashed var(--line-strong);background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-radius:var(--radius);font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;}
.b-add button:hover,.b-more:hover{border-color:var(--red);border-style:solid;color:var(--red);}
.b-add button:disabled,.b-more:disabled{opacity:.4;cursor:default;}
.b-more{width:100%;margin-top:8px;}
.g-edit-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(120px,1fr));gap:8px;}
.g-edit-cell{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;}
.b-card .g-edit-cell input[type=text]{font-size:12.5px;padding:5px 7px;}
.g-edit-item{position:relative;border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);aspect-ratio:4/3;}
.g-edit-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.g-edit-num{position:absolute;left:5px;top:5px;background:rgba(10,17,27,.72);color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;border-radius:4px;padding:1px 6px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.g-edit-acts{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(10,17,27,.78));padding:14px 4px 4px;}
.g-edit-acts button{background:none;border:none;color:#fff;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;padding:2px 6px;line-height:1;}
.g-edit-acts button:disabled{opacity:.3;cursor:default;}

/* Ads: always labeled, framed in navy so they never pass for a news story */
.ad-card{background:var(--navy);color:var(--on-navy);border:1px solid var(--navy);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:18px;}
.ad-card img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;display:block;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(233,238,245,.2);}
.ad-body{padding:18px 20px 20px;}
.ad-label{display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;line-height:1.2;
  border:1px solid rgba(233,238,245,.45);border-radius:4px;padding:3px 7px;opacity:.9;}
.ad-card h3{font-size:18px;margin:10px 0 6px;font-weight:700;}
.ad-card p{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;opacity:.9;margin:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.ad-sponsor{font-size:12px;opacity:.7;margin-top:10px;}
.ad-acts{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:14px;}
.ad-btn{display:inline-block;padding:7px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;border:1px solid rgba(233,238,245,.5);color:var(--on-navy);}
.ad-btn:hover{border-color:var(--on-navy);}
.ad-btn.primary{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);color:#fff;}
.ad-page .ad-label{color:var(--muted);border-color:var(--line-strong);opacity:1;}
.ad-page .ad-btn{color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line-strong);}
.ad-page .ad-btn.primary{color:#fff;border-color:var(--red);}
.ad-page .ad-acts{margin-top:22px;}

.prose p{margin:0 0 1em;}
.prose p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.modal-hint{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin:-8px 0 16px;}
.link-btn{background:none;border:none;color:var(--red);font-family:inherit;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;padding:0;}

/* Header search */
.mast-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.search{display:flex;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;background:var(--card);}
.search input{border:none;background:transparent;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;font-size:13.5px;padding:7px 10px;width:170px;min-width:0;outline:none;}
.search button{border:none;border-left:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:12.5px;padding:0 12px;cursor:pointer;}
.search:focus-within{border-color:var(--ink);}
@media (max-width:560px){.mast-right{width:100%;} .search{flex:1;} .search input{width:100%;}}

/* Breaking news banner */
.breaking{background:var(--red);color:#fff;}
.breaking-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding-block:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.breaking-chip{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;border:1.5px solid #fff;border-radius:4px;padding:3px 8px;flex:none;}
.breaking p{margin:0;flex:1;min-width:200px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;}
.breaking a{font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;white-space:nowrap;}
.breaking-close{background:none;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);width:30px;height:30px;font-size:17px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;flex:none;}
.breaking-close:hover{border-color:#fff;}

/* Most Read */
.side-panel{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);margin-bottom:18px;overflow:hidden;}
.side-panel:empty{display:none;}
.side-panel-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:10px;padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.side-panel-head h3{margin:0;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;}
.side-panel-head span{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);}
.mr-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.mr-item{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:28px 1fr;gap:10px;padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.mr-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.mr-rank{font-family:var(--font-display);font-stretch:112%;font-weight:800;font-size:20px;line-height:1.1;color:var(--red);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.mr-item h4{margin:0 0 3px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;}
.mr-item:hover h4{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}
.mr-views{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.mr-empty{padding:14px 16px;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;}

/* Bylines, "updated" labels, archive */
.byline a{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--line-strong);text-underline-offset:3px;position:relative;z-index:1;}
.byline a:hover{text-decoration-color:var(--ink);}
.updated{color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;}
.more-btn{display:block;width:100%;margin-top:14px;padding:11px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;cursor:pointer;}
.more-btn:hover{border-color:var(--ink);}
.more-count{font-weight:500;color:var(--muted);}

/* Search results and reporter pages */
.page-head{padding:30px 0 6px;}
.page-head .eyebrow{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--muted);}
.page-head h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px);font-weight:800;margin:8px 0 6px;line-height:1.1;}
.page-head p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;}
.page-list{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);padding:0 18px;margin:18px 0 44px;}
.page-list .empty-note{padding:22px 0;}
mark{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold) 28%,transparent);color:inherit;border-radius:2px;padding:0 1px;}

/* Share + report */
.share-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:8px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;}
.share-btn:hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);}
.c-report{margin-left:auto;background:none;border:none;color:var(--muted);font-family:inherit;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:0;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}
.c-report:hover{color:var(--red);}
.c-report:disabled{text-decoration:none;cursor:default;color:var(--muted);}

/* Newsroom drawer extras */
.drawer-who{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px;}
.drawer-sub{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin:14px 0 8px;}
.count-pill{display:inline-block;background:var(--red);color:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:1px 7px;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:0;margin-left:4px;}
.status{display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;border:1px solid currentColor;border-radius:4px;padding:1px 6px;margin-right:6px;vertical-align:1px;}
.status.draft{color:var(--muted);}
.status.review{color:var(--gold);}
.status.scheduled{color:var(--blue);}
.status.published{color:var(--ink);}
.draft-row .quote{font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:13px;color:var(--ink);background:var(--surface);border-radius:4px;padding:7px 9px;margin:4px 0 8px;white-space:pre-wrap;overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.drawer-empty{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 10px;}
.publish-box{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--surface);padding:12px 12px 0;margin-bottom:16px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 12px;}
@media (max-width:520px){.publish-box{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.result-box{border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--surface);padding:12px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:14px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.result-box input{width:100%;margin-top:6px;font-family:inherit;font-size:12.5px;padding:7px 9px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:5px;background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);}

/* Saving screen: covers the page while a save or upload is in flight so it never looks frozen */
.saving-bg{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:90;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;
  background:rgba(6,11,19,.45);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .15s ease;}
.saving-bg.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;}
.saving-card{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:10px;
  padding:18px 22px;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(6,11,19,.25);min-width:220px;max-width:100%;}
.spinner{width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid var(--line);border-top-color:var(--red);flex:none;animation:spin .8s linear infinite;}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg);}}
.saving-label{font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;}
.saving-sub{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px;}
.toast{position:fixed;left:50%;bottom:calc(24px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));transform:translate(-50%,20px);z-index:95;
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);padding:10px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;max-width:calc(100% - 32px);text-align:center;}
.toast.show{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,0);}
.toast.error{background:var(--red);color:#fff;}

:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--red);outline-offset:2px;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto;} #editor-drawer,.saving-bg,.toast{transition:none;} .live-dot{animation:none;}
  .spinner{animation-duration:2.4s;}
}

/* =====================================================================
   Design layer: section accent, glow, outlines, and the reader extras
   ===================================================================== */
/* The accent follows the section tab; glows are built from it, so each section lights up in its own color. */
body{--accent:var(--red);--glow-mix:38%;
  --glow:0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 40%,transparent),0 8px 26px -8px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) var(--glow-mix),transparent);
  --glow-soft:0 0 18px -4px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) var(--glow-mix),transparent);}
body[data-section="Public-Safety"]{--accent:var(--red);}
body[data-section="Community"]{--accent:var(--blue);}
body[data-section="Around-Texas"]{--accent:var(--gold);}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){ :root:not([data-theme="light"]) body{--glow-mix:60%;} }
:root[data-theme="dark"] body{--glow-mix:60%;}

:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:2px;box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);}
.icon{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;vertical-align:-.14em;flex:none;}

/* Ticker crawl */
.ticker-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding-block:6px;}
.ticker-chip{flex:none;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;background:var(--red);color:#fff;
  border-radius:3px;padding:3px 7px;box-shadow:0 0 12px -2px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 70%,transparent);}
.ticker-track{flex:1;min-width:0;overflow:hidden;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 24px,#000 calc(100% - 24px),transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 24px,#000 calc(100% - 24px),transparent);}
.ticker-run{display:inline-flex;white-space:nowrap;animation:crawl var(--crawl,60s) linear infinite;}
.ticker-track:hover .ticker-run{animation-play-state:paused;}
.ticker-run a,.ticker-run span.ti{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding-right:34px;font-size:12.5px;opacity:.92;}
.ticker-run a:hover{opacity:1;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}
.ticker-run .tk{font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.7;}
.ticker-run .tk.road{color:#FFC76B;opacity:1;}
@keyframes crawl{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
.ticker-date{flex:none;font-size:12px;opacity:.75;}
@media (max-width:600px){.ticker-date{display:none;}}

/* Masthead */
.brand .star{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 14%,transparent),0 0 16px -2px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 55%,transparent);}
.brand-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;}
.brand-tag{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.02em;}
.icon-btn{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:36px;height:36px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;font-size:18px;line-height:1;transition:box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s;}
.icon-btn:hover{border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);}
.icon-btn .icon{width:18px;height:18px;}
.tab{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;transition:box-shadow .2s,border-color .2s,background .2s;}
.tab .icon{width:14px;height:14px;}
.tab.active{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--glow);}
.tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;}
.tag .icon{width:11px;height:11px;}

/* Section intro */
.section-intro{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:14px 0 0;padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:15.5px;color:var(--muted);}
.section-intro .icon{color:var(--accent);width:18px;height:18px;}
.showcase{box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);}

/* Cards: outlined, lift and glow on hover */
.hero-inner{outline:1px solid var(--line);outline-offset:5px;transition:box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s;}
.hero-inner:hover,.top-card:hover{border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 55%,var(--line));box-shadow:var(--glow);}
.top-card{transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease,border-color .22s ease;}
.top-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
.top-card img,.hero-img{transition:transform .5s ease;}
.top-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.hero-media{overflow:hidden;border-radius:4px;}
.hero-inner:hover .hero-img{transform:scale(1.03);}
.row{transition:background .2s;}
#list-wrap .row:hover{background:linear-gradient(90deg,color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 7%,transparent),transparent 70%);}
#list-wrap:has(.row){padding:0;}
#list-wrap .row{padding-inline:18px;}
.wire,.side-panel,.side-box,.ad-card,.page-list,.story-layout > aside,.comment-form{transition:box-shadow .25s;}
.wire:hover,.side-panel:hover{box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);}

/* Cover story: the lead photo fills the frame, headline over a dark fade */
.hero-inner.cover{display:block;padding:0;min-height:clamp(340px,52vw,520px);overflow:hidden;color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink);}
.cover-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s ease;}
.hero-inner.cover:hover .cover-img{transform:scale(1.03);}
.hero-inner.cover::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,11,19,.05) 20%,rgba(6,11,19,.55) 55%,rgba(6,11,19,.92));}
.cover .hero-text{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;padding:clamp(20px,4vw,40px);max-width:880px;}
.cover .tag{color:#fff!important;background:rgba(6,11,19,.35);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);}
.cover h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,54px);text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.45);}
.cover p.dek{color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);}
.cover .byline{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}

/* Loading shimmer */
.sk{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--surface) 25%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--surface) 55%,var(--card)) 50%,var(--surface) 75%);
  background-size:300% 100%;animation:shimmer 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;border-radius:4px;}
@keyframes shimmer{from{background-position:100% 0;}to{background-position:0 0;}}
.sk-line{height:12px;margin:8px 0;}
.sk-title{height:22px;margin:10px 0;width:80%;}
.sk-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:center;}
.sk-img{aspect-ratio:4/3;width:100%;}
@media (max-width:760px){.sk-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.sk-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:60px 1fr;gap:16px;padding:16px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.sk-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.sk-thumb{width:60px;height:60px;}

/* Star divider and footer texture */
.star-divider{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin:44px 0 0;color:var(--accent);}
.star-divider::before,.star-divider::after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line-strong));}
.star-divider::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line-strong),transparent);}
.star-divider span{font-size:15px;text-shadow:0 0 12px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 70%,transparent);}
.section-head{padding-top:28px;}
.section-head h2{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
.section-head h2::before{content:"★";font-size:.6em;color:var(--accent);text-shadow:0 0 10px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 60%,transparent);}
footer{position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 -1px 24px -6px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 45%,transparent);}
footer::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.06;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='56' height='56' viewBox='0 0 56 56'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23fff' d='M14 6l2.4 5.3 5.8.6-4.4 3.9 1.3 5.7L14 18.5l-5.1 3 1.3-5.7-4.4-3.9 5.8-.6z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");}
footer > *{position:relative;}

/* Story page: drop cap, reading progress, sticky title bar */
.read-progress{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:3px;z-index:45;pointer-events:none;}
.read-progress span{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--accent);}
.story-bar{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;top:0;z-index:40;background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--card) 92%,transparent);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);transform:translateY(-110%);transition:transform .25s ease;
  padding-top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);}
.story-bar.show{transform:translateY(0);}
.story-bar-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding-block:9px;}
.story-bar .star{color:var(--red);}
.story-bar-title{flex:1;min-width:0;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;}
.story-bar .share-btn{padding:6px 12px;font-size:12.5px;}
.story-body img,.story-img,.g-img{cursor:zoom-in;}
.like-btn[aria-pressed="true"]{box-shadow:0 0 16px -2px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 65%,transparent);}
.btn-save:hover{box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);}
.breaking{box-shadow:0 6px 22px -8px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 80%,transparent);}

/* Photo viewer */
.lightbox{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:100;background:rgba(4,8,14,.94);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:calc(56px + env(safe-area-inset-top,0px)) 64px calc(56px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));}
.lb-fig{margin:0;max-width:100%;max-height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.lb-fig img{max-width:100%;max-height:calc(100vh - 170px);object-fit:contain;border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 0 40px -10px rgba(255,255,255,.18);}
.lb-fig figcaption{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;text-align:center;max-width:70ch;}
.lb-close,.lb-nav{position:absolute;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
.lb-close:hover,.lb-nav:hover{border-color:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 16px -2px rgba(255,255,255,.4);}
.lb-close{top:calc(14px + env(safe-area-inset-top,0px));right:14px;width:40px;height:40px;font-size:22px;}
.lb-nav{top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:46px;height:46px;font-size:26px;}
.lb-prev{left:10px;} .lb-next{right:10px;}
.lb-count{position:absolute;top:calc(22px + env(safe-area-inset-top,0px));left:18px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:13px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
@media (max-width:600px){.lightbox{padding-inline:12px;} .lb-nav{top:auto;bottom:calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));transform:none;}}

/* Phone navigation */
.bottom-nav{display:none;}
.sheet-bg{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:75;background:rgba(6,11,19,.5);display:none;align-items:flex-end;}
.sheet-bg.open{display:flex;}
.sheet{width:100%;background:var(--card);border-top:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:14px 14px 0 0;
  padding:16px 16px calc(16px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));box-shadow:0 -10px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.35);}
.sheet-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:10px;}
.sheet-head h3{margin:0;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;}
.sheet-list{display:grid;gap:8px;}
.sheet-list button{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:13px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:transparent;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;}
.sheet-list button.active{border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:var(--glow);}
.sheet-list .icon{width:18px;height:18px;}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .bottom-nav{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:55;
    background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--card) 94%,transparent);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-top:1px solid var(--line-strong);
    padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px);box-shadow:0 -6px 20px -10px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 50%,transparent);}
  .bottom-nav button{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:3px;padding:9px 4px 8px;border:none;background:none;
    color:var(--muted);font-family:inherit;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;}
  .bottom-nav button .icon{width:20px;height:20px;}
  .bottom-nav button.active{color:var(--accent);}
  .bottom-nav button.active .icon{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 70%,transparent));}
  body{padding-bottom:calc(62px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));}
  #editor-fab{bottom:calc(76px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));}
  .toast{bottom:calc(80px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px));}
  nav.primary{display:none;}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ticker-run{animation:none;} .ticker-track{overflow-x:auto;}
  .sk{animation:none;}
  .top-card,.top-card img,.hero-img,.cover-img,.story-bar{transition:none;}
  .top-card:hover{transform:none;} .top-card:hover img,.hero-inner:hover .hero-img,.hero-inner.cover:hover .cover-img{transform:none;}
}

/* Star field: a faint lone-star pattern across the header and down both sides of the page,
   tinted with the section accent. Masks keep it theme-aware (the color comes from tokens). */
body{--stars:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='96' height='96' viewBox='0 0 96 96'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 10l2.9 6.3 6.9.7-5.2 4.6 1.5 6.8L20 24.9l-6.1 3.5 1.5-6.8-5.2-4.6 6.9-.7z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M68 44l1.8 3.9 4.3.5-3.2 2.9.9 4.2L68 53.3l-3.8 2.2.9-4.2-3.2-2.9 4.3-.5z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M34 70l1.2 2.6 2.8.3-2.1 1.9.6 2.8-2.5-1.5-2.5 1.5.6-2.8-2.1-1.9 2.8-.3z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M84 12l.8 1.7 1.9.2-1.4 1.3.4 1.9-1.7-1-1.7 1 .4-1.9-1.4-1.3 1.9-.2z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");}
header.masthead::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  background:var(--accent);opacity:.07;
  -webkit-mask-image:var(--stars);mask-image:var(--stars);-webkit-mask-size:96px 96px;mask-size:96px 96px;}
header.masthead > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.ticker{position:relative;}
.ticker::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:#fff;opacity:.05;
  -webkit-mask-image:var(--stars);mask-image:var(--stars);-webkit-mask-size:72px 72px;mask-size:72px 72px;}
.ticker > *{position:relative;}

/* Side columns: only the space outside the 1140px page, fading out toward the content. */
body::before,body::after{content:"";position:fixed;top:0;bottom:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  width:max(0px,calc((100vw - 1180px) / 2));background:var(--accent);opacity:.12;
  -webkit-mask-image:var(--stars),linear-gradient(90deg,#000 10%,transparent);
  mask-image:var(--stars),linear-gradient(90deg,#000 10%,transparent);
  -webkit-mask-size:96px 96px,100% 100%;mask-size:96px 96px,100% 100%;
  -webkit-mask-composite:source-in;mask-composite:intersect;}
body::before{left:0;}
body::after{right:0;transform:scaleX(-1);}
main,footer{position:relative;z-index:1;}

/* Showcase caption over the bottom of the section photo; editor buttons move to the top corner */
.showcase-cap{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;margin:0;padding:34px 20px 14px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(6,11,19,.8));color:#fff;font-size:14px;line-height:1.45;
  text-shadow:0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5);}
.showcase .edit-acts{position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end;}
.showcase .edit-acts .edit-btn{position:static;}

/* ---------- Smooth transitions ---------- */
/* Page changes cross-fade; the story photo morphs from the card into the story header. */
::view-transition-old(root),::view-transition-new(root){animation-duration:.28s;animation-timing-function:ease;}
::view-transition-group(story-photo){animation-duration:.42s;animation-timing-function:cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);}
#page-view .s-header .story-img{view-transition-name:story-photo;}

/* Cards rise into place as they scroll into view. Cards already on screen are simply there. */
@supports (animation-timeline: view()){
  .top-card,#list-wrap .row,.page-list .row,.mr-item,.wire-item,.ad-card,.special{
    animation:rise linear both;animation-timeline:view();animation-range:entry 0% entry 45%;}
}
@keyframes rise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}

/* Windows scale in, sheets slide up, the photo viewer fades. */
.modal-bg.open{animation:fade .18s ease both;}
.modal-bg.open .modal{animation:pop .24s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;}
@keyframes fade{from{opacity:0;}to{opacity:1;}}
@keyframes pop{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px) scale(.97);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}
.sheet-bg.open{animation:fade .18s ease both;}
.sheet-bg.open .sheet{animation:slide-up .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;}
@keyframes slide-up{from{transform:translateY(100%);}to{transform:none;}}
.lightbox:not([hidden]){animation:fade .2s ease both;}
.lightbox:not([hidden]) .lb-fig img{animation:pop .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;}
#editor-drawer{transition:transform .32s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);}
.toast{transition:opacity .25s ease,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);}

/* ---------- Time of day: a tint over the header that follows the reader's clock ---------- */
body[data-tod="dawn"]{--tod:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(255,146,92,.20),rgba(255,206,140,.08) 45%,transparent 75%);}
body[data-tod="day"]{--tod:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(110,175,255,.12),transparent 60%);}
body[data-tod="dusk"]{--tod:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(255,120,80,.20),rgba(150,90,210,.14) 50%,transparent 80%);}
body[data-tod="night"]{--tod:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(40,70,170,.24),rgba(20,30,80,.10) 55%,transparent 85%);}
header.masthead::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--tod,none);pointer-events:none;z-index:0;}
body[data-tod="night"] header.masthead::before{opacity:.13;}

/* ---------- Special report ---------- */
.special{margin-top:22px;border:1px solid var(--red);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 30%,transparent),0 10px 36px -12px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 55%,transparent);}
.special-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:14px 20px;background:var(--red);color:#fff;}
.special-head h2{margin:0;font-size:clamp(19px,2.6vw,26px);font-weight:800;}
.special-chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;
  border:1.5px solid currentColor;border-radius:4px;padding:3px 8px;}
.special-head .live-dot{background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 8px #fff;}
.special-body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(0,1fr);}
@media (max-width:820px){.special-body{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.special-story{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;border-right:1px solid var(--line);}
@media (max-width:820px){.special-story{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}}
.special-story img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;display:block;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.special-text{padding:18px 20px 20px;}
.special-text h3{font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px);line-height:1.15;margin:10px 0 8px;font-weight:800;}
.special-text p{font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 12px;}
.special-read{font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--red);}
.special-story:hover h3{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px;}
.special-updates{padding:16px 20px 18px;}
.su-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:10px;}
.su-head > span:not(.special-chip){background:var(--red);color:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:1px 7px;letter-spacing:0;}
.su-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0 0 0 14px;border-left:2px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 55%,var(--line));}
.su-list li{position:relative;padding:0 0 14px 4px;}
.su-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-21px;top:5px;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--card);border:2px solid var(--red);}
.su-list li:first-child::before{background:var(--red);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--red);}
.su-list time{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--red);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.su-list p{margin:3px 0 0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.5;}
.su-empty{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);margin:0;}
.su-more{display:inline-block;margin-top:2px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:var(--red);}
.special-updates.in-story{border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 60%,var(--line));border-radius:var(--radius);margin:24px 0 8px;
  box-shadow:0 0 22px -8px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 55%,transparent);}
.special-updates.in-story .su-head{color:var(--ink);}
.special-updates.in-story .special-chip{color:var(--red);}
.special-updates.in-story .live-dot{background:var(--red);}

/* ---------- Showcase carousel ---------- */
.sc-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;margin:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.2s ease;}
.sc-slide.on{opacity:1;}
.sc-slide img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.sc-dots{position:absolute;left:14px;top:14px;display:flex;gap:6px;z-index:2;}
.sc-dot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid #fff;background:transparent;padding:0;cursor:pointer;opacity:.8;}
.sc-dot[aria-current="true"]{background:#fff;opacity:1;box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.8);}
.showcase .edit-acts{z-index:2;}
#sc-grid{margin-bottom:10px;}
#sc-grid .g-edit-cell input{width:100%;font-family:inherit;font-size:12.5px;padding:5px 7px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:5px;background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  ::view-transition-group(*),::view-transition-old(*),::view-transition-new(*){animation:none!important;}
  .top-card,#list-wrap .row,.page-list .row,.mr-item,.wire-item,.ad-card,.special{animation:none!important;}
  .modal-bg.open,.modal-bg.open .modal,.sheet-bg.open,.sheet-bg.open .sheet,.lightbox:not([hidden]),.lightbox:not([hidden]) .lb-fig img{animation:none!important;}
  .sc-slide{transition:none;}
}

/* =====================================================================
   Look & feel, round 3
   ===================================================================== */
/* Extra accent colors for per-story accents and the brand setting */
:root{--green:#2E7D4F;--purple:#6B46C1;--teal:#0F7C80;}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){ :root:not([data-theme="light"]){--green:#4FD08A;--purple:#B18CFF;--teal:#3FD6D0;} }
:root[data-theme="dark"]{--green:#4FD08A;--purple:#B18CFF;--teal:#3FD6D0;}
/* The All tab uses the editor-chosen brand accent; sections keep their own (their rules are more specific). */
body{--accent:var(--brand-accent,var(--red));}

/* ---------- Frosted, shrinking header ----------
   The header keeps the same height when it "shrinks": only the logo scales down (a GPU transform) and the
   tagline fades. Changing its real height moved the whole page while scrolling, which made the top stutter. */
header.masthead{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--card) 80%,transparent);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);}
.brand{transform-origin:left center;transition:transform .25s ease;}
.brand-tag{transition:opacity .2s ease;}
body.scrolled .brand{transform:scale(.84);}
body.scrolled .brand-tag{opacity:0;}

/* ---------- Bento homepage ---------- */
.bento{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;}
.bento-tile{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease,border-color .22s ease;}
.bento-tile:hover{border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 55%,var(--line));box-shadow:var(--glow);}
.bento-tile.mid:hover,.bento-tile.small:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
.bento-tile.lead{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2;min-height:430px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}
.bento-tile.lead .hero-text{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:clamp(18px,3vw,30px);max-width:760px;}
.bento-tile.lead h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,42px);line-height:1.06;margin:12px 0 10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;}
.bento-tile.lead p.dek{font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 12px;max-width:60ch;}
.bento-tile.lead.has-img{color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink);}
.bento-tile.lead.has-img::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,11,19,.02) 25%,rgba(6,11,19,.55) 58%,rgba(6,11,19,.92));}
.bento-tile.lead.has-img .tag{color:#fff!important;background:rgba(6,11,19,.35);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);}
.bento-tile.lead.has-img p.dek{color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);}
.bento-tile.lead.has-img .byline{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}
.bento-tile.lead:hover .cover-img{transform:scale(1.03);}
.bento-tile.lead:hover h2{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:2px;text-underline-offset:5px;}
.bento-tile .duo img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.bt-body{padding:12px 16px 16px;}
.bento-tile h3{font-size:16px;line-height:1.3;margin:9px 0 6px;font-weight:700;}
.bento-tile p{font-family:var(--font-read);font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 8px;}
.bento-tile .meta{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted);}
.bento-tile.small{padding:14px 16px;}
.bento-tile.mid:hover h3,.bento-tile.small:hover h3{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}
@media (max-width:760px){.bento{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .bento-tile.lead{grid-column:auto;grid-row:auto;min-height:340px;}}

/* ---------- Card photo wrapper (keeps photos inside the card frame) ---------- */
.duo{position:relative;display:block;overflow:hidden;line-height:0;}
.row .duo{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:4px;flex:none;}
.row .duo .thumb{border:none;}
.top-card .duo{margin:-14px -16px 14px;width:calc(100% + 32px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.top-card .duo img{margin:0;width:100%;border-bottom:none;}

/* ---------- Animated glow border on the lead story ---------- */
@property --ring{syntax:'<angle>';inherits:false;initial-value:0deg;}
.glow-ring::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;padding:1.5px;pointer-events:none;z-index:3;
  background:conic-gradient(from var(--ring),transparent 0 62%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 75%,transparent) 76%,#fff 82%,
    color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 75%,transparent) 88%,transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);-webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;
  animation:ring-spin 7s linear infinite;}
@keyframes ring-spin{to{--ring:360deg;}}

/* ---------- Showcase parallax ---------- */
.sc-slide img{transform:translateY(var(--parallax,0px)) scale(1.14);will-change:transform;}

/* ---------- Breaking banner siren sweep ---------- */
.breaking{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.breaking::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:-35%;width:35%;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.3),transparent);animation:sweep 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;}
.breaking-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;}
@keyframes sweep{0%{left:-35%;}55%,100%{left:110%;}}

/* ---------- Story layouts, reader mode, text size ---------- */
.story-top.side{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:30px;align-items:center;}
.story-top.side .s-header{margin:0;}
@media (max-width:760px){.story-top.side{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;}}
.read-tools{display:flex;gap:6px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:14px;}
.read-tools button{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:6px 11px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
.read-tools button .icon{width:15px;height:15px;}
.read-tools button:hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);}
.read-tools button[aria-pressed="true"]{border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--accent);box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);}
.read-tools button:disabled{opacity:.4;cursor:default;}
.story-body p{font-size:calc(18px * var(--read-scale,1));}
.story-dek{font-size:calc(19px * var(--read-scale,1));}
body.reader #page-view .story-layout{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);max-width:760px;margin-inline:auto;}
body.reader #page-view .story-layout > aside{display:none;}
body.reader .story-body p{line-height:1.82;}

/* ---------- Blur-up photo loading ---------- */
:is(.story-img,.s-fig img,.hero-img,.cover-img,.thumb,.sc-slide img,.g-img,.ad-card img,.special-story img,.duo img){transition:filter .6s ease,opacity .6s ease;}
:is(.story-img,.s-fig img,.hero-img,.cover-img,.thumb,.sc-slide img,.g-img,.ad-card img,.special-story img):not(.is-loaded){filter:blur(14px);opacity:.7;}

/* ---------- Theme menu ---------- */
.theme-pick{position:relative;}
.theme-menu{position:absolute;right:0;top:calc(100% + 8px);z-index:60;min-width:215px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius:10px;padding:6px;box-shadow:0 16px 36px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.45),var(--glow-soft);animation:pop .18s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;}
.theme-menu-head{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--muted);padding:6px 10px 4px;}
.theme-menu button{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;width:100%;padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:6px;
  background:none;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;}
.theme-menu button:hover{background:var(--surface);}
.theme-menu button[aria-checked="true"]{border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);}
.sw{width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);flex:none;}
.sw-auto{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#F5F7FA 50%,#0A111B 50%);}
.sw-light{background:#F5F7FA;} .sw-dark{background:#0A111B;}
.sw-neon{background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%,#FF2E88,#29D9FF 60%,#05060D);box-shadow:0 0 8px -1px #FF2E88;}
.sw-news{background:#F3EEE2;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 3px #1B1916;}

/* ---------- Brand & layout window ---------- */
.swatch-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}
.swatch-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:7px 11px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;}
.swatch-btn span{width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--c);box-shadow:0 0 8px -1px var(--c);}
.swatch-btn[aria-checked="true"]{border-color:var(--c);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--c),0 0 14px -4px var(--c);}
.font-sample{margin-top:8px;padding:12px 14px;border:1px dashed var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:22px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;}

/* ---------- Background pattern: lone stars, Texas contour lines, or none ---------- */
body[data-pattern="contours"]{--stars:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='240' height='240' viewBox='0 0 240 240' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='1.3'%3E%3Cpath d='M38 122c0-42 32-72 84-72s80 28 80 68-36 74-86 74-78-30-78-70z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M62 121c0-29 22-51 60-51s57 21 57 49-26 52-61 52-56-22-56-50z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M88 121c0-16 12-29 34-29s33 13 33 28-15 29-35 29-32-13-32-28z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 26c40 12 80-10 120 0s82 20 120 4'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 214c42-13 80 9 120-2s80-19 120-3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");}
body[data-pattern="contours"] header.masthead::before,body[data-pattern="contours"] .ticker::before{-webkit-mask-size:240px 240px;mask-size:240px 240px;}
body[data-pattern="contours"]::before,body[data-pattern="contours"]::after{-webkit-mask-size:240px 240px,100% 100%;mask-size:240px 240px,100% 100%;}
body[data-pattern="contours"] footer::before{background-image:none;background-color:#fff;
  -webkit-mask-image:var(--stars);mask-image:var(--stars);-webkit-mask-size:240px 240px;mask-size:240px 240px;}
body[data-pattern="none"]::before,body[data-pattern="none"]::after,body[data-pattern="none"] header.masthead::before,
body[data-pattern="none"] .ticker::before,body[data-pattern="none"] footer::before{display:none;}

/* ---------- Theme preset: Neon Night ---------- */
:root[data-theme="neon"]{
  --paper:#05060D; --card:#0A0C18; --surface:#10132A; --ink:#EEF0FF; --muted:#9AA2CA;
  --line:rgba(120,130,255,.24); --line-strong:rgba(140,150,255,.48);
  --navy:#070918; --on-navy:#EEF0FF;
  --red:#FF2E88; --gold:#FFC53D; --blue:#29D9FF; --green:#3DFFA8; --purple:#B56BFF; --teal:#2EF2D0;
  color-scheme:dark;
}
:root[data-theme="neon"] body{--glow-mix:85%;}
:root[data-theme="neon"] :is(.top-card,.hero-inner,.bento-tile,.wire,.side-panel,.side-box,.page-list,.special,.comment-form,.story-layout > aside,#list-wrap:has(.row)){
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 38%,transparent),0 0 26px -10px var(--accent);}
:root[data-theme="neon"] .brand h1{text-shadow:0 0 14px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 70%,transparent);}
:root[data-theme="neon"] .tag{text-shadow:0 0 8px currentColor;box-shadow:0 0 10px -3px currentColor;}
:root[data-theme="neon"] .story-title,:root[data-theme="neon"] .hero-band h2{text-shadow:0 0 22px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 45%,transparent);}

/* ---------- Theme preset: Newsprint ---------- */
:root[data-theme="newsprint"]{
  --paper:#F3EEE2; --card:#FAF7EF; --surface:#EBE4D2; --ink:#1B1916; --muted:#5C554B;
  --line:rgba(27,25,22,.2); --line-strong:rgba(27,25,22,.46);
  --navy:#1B1916; --on-navy:#F3EEE2;
  --red:#9E1B1B; --gold:#8A651C; --blue:#264A73; --green:#2F6B3A; --purple:#5C3A78; --teal:#1F6464;
  color-scheme:light;
}
:root[data-theme="newsprint"] body{--glow-mix:0%;}
:root[data-theme="newsprint"] :is(h1,h2,h3,h4){font-family:var(--font-read);font-stretch:100%;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
:root[data-theme="newsprint"] img.is-loaded{filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.06);}
:root[data-theme="newsprint"] .glow-ring::after{display:none;}
:root[data-theme="newsprint"] .masthead{border-bottom:3px double var(--ink);}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .glow-ring::after,.breaking::after{animation:none;display:none;}
  .sc-slide img{transform:scale(1.02);}
  .masthead-inner,.tabs .wrap,.brand h1,.brand .star,.brand-tag,.bento-tile{transition:none;}
  .bento-tile:hover{transform:none;}
  :is(.story-img,.s-fig img,.hero-img,.cover-img,.thumb,.sc-slide img,.g-img,.ad-card img,.special-story img):not(.is-loaded){filter:none;opacity:1;}
}

/* Keep the lead/bento block on the same side gutters as the rest of the page. */
.hero-band.wrap{padding-inline:20px;}

/* ---------- Event countdowns ---------- */
.ev-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.ev-item{position:relative;padding:13px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.ev-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.ev-when{margin-bottom:4px;}
.ev-count{font-family:var(--font-display);font-stretch:112%;font-weight:800;font-size:22px;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--accent);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;text-shadow:0 0 14px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 35%,transparent);}
.ev-now{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--red);}
.ev-item h4{margin:0 0 3px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;}
.ev-item:hover h4 a{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}
.ev-meta{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);}

/* ---------- Activity log ---------- */
.act-list{list-style:none;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0;max-height:320px;overflow-y:auto;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);}
.act-list li{padding:9px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.45;overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.act-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.act-who{font-weight:700;}
.act-time{display:block;font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}

/* ---------- Photo crop focus ---------- */
.crop-preview{display:block;width:100%;max-width:320px;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover;border-radius:6px;border:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:6px;}
.crop-preview.wide{aspect-ratio:16/9;margin-top:8px;}
.crop-acts{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.link-btn.neutral{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}
.focus-stage{display:flex;justify-content:center;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:10px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.focus-frame{position:relative;display:inline-block;line-height:0;cursor:crosshair;touch-action:none;user-select:none;}
.focus-frame img{max-width:100%;max-height:48vh;border-radius:4px;}
.focus-dot{position:absolute;width:26px;height:26px;margin:-13px 0 0 -13px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid #fff;pointer-events:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,.45),0 0 14px 2px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 80%,transparent);}
.focus-dot::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:6px;height:6px;margin:-3px 0 0 -3px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;}
.focus-previews{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2.2fr 1.4fr 1fr .9fr;gap:10px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:16px;}
@media (max-width:560px){.focus-previews{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
.focus-previews figure{margin:0;}
.focus-previews .fp{width:100%;overflow:hidden;border-radius:5px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);background:var(--surface);}
.focus-previews .fp img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.focus-previews figcaption{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:4px;text-align:center;}

/* ---------- Share to Discord ---------- */
.share-btn .icon{width:16px;height:16px;}
.share-btn.discord:hover{border-color:#5865F2;color:#5865F2;box-shadow:0 0 14px -4px #5865F2;}

/* ---------- News overlay editor ---------- */
.modal.xwide{max-width:1000px;}
.ov-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.6fr) minmax(250px,1fr);gap:20px;margin-bottom:16px;}
@media (max-width:820px){.ov-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.ov-canvas-wrap{position:relative;align-self:start;}
#ov-canvas{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);background:#000;cursor:grab;touch-action:none;}
#ov-canvas:active{cursor:grabbing;}
.ov-drag-hint{margin-top:6px;font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);}
.ov-controls .field{margin-bottom:12px;}
.ov-controls input[type=range]{width:100%;accent-color:var(--accent);}
.range-val{float:right;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.seg{display:inline-flex;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;}
.seg-btn{border:none;background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;padding:7px 16px;cursor:pointer;}
.seg-btn + .seg-btn{border-left:1px solid var(--line-strong);}
.seg-btn[aria-checked="true"]{background:var(--accent);color:#fff;}
.b-ov{margin-top:8px;}

/* ---------- Wider page: fills more of large screens, still leaves star margins on the sides ---------- */
.wrap{max-width:1320px;}
.content-layout{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,2fr) minmax(320px,1fr);gap:36px;}
@media (max-width:860px){.content-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
body::before,body::after{width:max(0px,calc((100vw - 1360px) / 2));}
@media (min-width:1400px){.bento-tile.lead{min-height:470px;} .top-grid{gap:22px;}}

/* ---------- Share to Discord preview (styled like a Discord message, in Discord's own colors) ---------- */
.dc-frame{background:#313338;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:16px;border:1px solid #1E1F22;}
.dc-msg{display:flex;gap:14px;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;color:#DBDEE1;}
.dc-avatar{flex:none;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:#12284A;color:#F2475F;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:18px;}
.dc-body{min-width:0;flex:1;}
.dc-name{font-weight:600;color:#F2F3F5;font-size:15px;}
.dc-time{font-weight:400;font-size:12px;color:#949BA4;margin-left:6px;}
.dc-text{font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin-top:2px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.dc-text strong{color:#F2F3F5;}
.dc-link{color:#00A8FC;}
.dc-embed{margin-top:8px;max-width:432px;background:#2B2D31;border-left:4px solid #12284A;border-radius:4px;padding:10px 14px 14px;}
.dc-site{font-size:12px;color:#B5BAC1;margin-bottom:4px;}
.dc-title{color:#00A8FC;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:6px;}
.dc-desc{font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;color:#DBDEE1;margin-bottom:10px;}
.dc-img{display:block;width:100%;max-height:240px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px;}

/* ---------- Community feed ---------- */
body[data-section="feed"]{--accent:var(--purple);}
#feed-wrap{margin-top:22px;}
.fd-compose{display:flex;gap:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);padding:14px;box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);}
.fd-compose-body{flex:1;min-width:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
.fd-compose input,.fd-compose textarea,.fd-reply-box textarea{width:100%;font-family:inherit;font-size:14.5px;padding:9px 11px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);resize:vertical;}
.fd-compose textarea{font-size:15.5px;min-height:74px;}
.fd-compose input:focus,.fd-compose textarea:focus,.fd-reply-box textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);}
.fd-compose-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.fd-compose-foot .form-note{flex:1;min-width:120px;}
.fd-tool{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:transparent;color:var(--accent);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:6px 11px;font-family:inherit;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;}
.fd-tool .icon{width:16px;height:16px;}
.fd-tool:hover{border-color:var(--accent);}
.fd-count{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.fd-count.low{color:var(--red);font-weight:700;}
.fd-attach{position:relative;display:inline-block;max-width:260px;}
.fd-attach img{display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:180px;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line);}
.fd-attach-x{position:absolute;top:6px;right:6px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;border:none;background:rgba(6,11,19,.75);color:#fff;font-size:16px;cursor:pointer;}
.fd-avatar{flex:none;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800;font-size:17px;color:#fff;
  background:hsl(var(--av,265) 55% 45%);box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--card),0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb,hsl(var(--av,265) 55% 45%) 50%,transparent);}
#feed-list{margin-top:14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);overflow:hidden;}
#feed-list:has(.empty-note,.fd-empty){padding:0 16px;}
.fd-item{padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transition:background .2s;}
.fd-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.fd-item:hover{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 4%,transparent);}
.fd-row{display:flex;gap:12px;}
.fd-body{flex:1;min-width:0;}
.fd-head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:6px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:14px;}
.fd-name{font-weight:800;}
.fd-staff{font-size:9.5px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--accent);border:1px solid currentColor;border-radius:4px;padding:1px 5px;}
.fd-time{color:var(--muted);font-size:12.5px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.fd-text{margin-top:3px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;white-space:pre-wrap;overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.fd-text a{color:var(--accent);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;}
.fd-img{display:block;margin-top:10px;max-width:100%;max-height:420px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);cursor:zoom-in;}
.fd-acts{display:flex;gap:4px;margin-top:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-left:-8px;}
.fd-act{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:none;border:none;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 9px;color:var(--muted);
  font-family:inherit;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;transition:color .15s,background .15s;}
.fd-act .icon{width:17px;height:17px;}
.fd-act:hover{color:var(--accent);background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 10%,transparent);}
.fd-act.on.like{color:var(--red);}
.fd-act.on.like .icon{fill:currentColor;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px color-mix(in srgb,var(--red) 60%,transparent));}
.fd-act.on.reshare{color:var(--green);}
.fd-right{margin-left:auto;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end;gap:2px;}
.fd-act.fd-quiet{font-size:12px;}
.fd-act.fd-danger{font-size:12px;color:var(--red);}
.fd-reshared .fd-act.fd-danger{margin-left:auto;}
.fd-pinned-label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--accent);margin:0 0 6px 30px;}
.fd-pinned-label .icon{width:15px;height:15px;}
.fd-item.is-pinned{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 5%,transparent);}
.fd-reshared{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 6px 30px;}
.fd-reshared .icon{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--green);}
.fd-reshared .fd-unreshare{padding:2px 8px;}
.fd-reshared .fd-unreshare .icon{color:inherit;}
.fd-gone{color:var(--muted);font-size:13.5px;margin:6px 0;}
.fd-empty{padding:26px 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;text-align:center;}
.fd-thread{margin:10px 0 2px 54px;border-left:2px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 40%,var(--line));padding-left:14px;}
.fd-reply{display:flex;gap:10px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.fd-reply .fd-avatar{width:32px;height:32px;font-size:13px;}
.fd-replyto{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin:2px 0;}
.fd-reply-box{padding-top:10px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
@media (max-width:560px){.fd-thread{margin-left:0;} .fd-avatar{width:36px;height:36px;}}
.dc-by{font-size:12.5px;color:#B5BAC1;margin:-2px 0 6px;}

/* ---------- Accounts and profiles ---------- */
.acct-pick{position:relative;}
.acct-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;height:36px;padding:0 12px;border:1px solid var(--accent);border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);}
.acct-btn:has(.fd-avatar){background:var(--card);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line-strong);padding:0 10px 0 4px;box-shadow:none;}
.acct-btn:has(.fd-avatar):hover{border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);}
.acct-btn .icon{width:16px;height:16px;}
.acct-handle{max-width:130px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;}
.acct-menu{position:absolute;right:0;top:calc(100% + 8px);z-index:60;min-width:220px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:10px;
  padding:6px;box-shadow:0 16px 36px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.45),var(--glow-soft);animation:pop .18s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;}
.acct-menu-who{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:8px 10px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:4px;font-size:14px;}
.acct-menu-who span{color:var(--muted);font-size:12.5px;}
.acct-menu button{display:block;width:100%;text-align:left;padding:9px 10px;border:none;border-radius:6px;background:none;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;}
.acct-menu button:hover{background:var(--surface);}
.acct-menu #acct-logout{color:var(--red);}
.auth-tabs{display:flex;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:18px;}
.auth-tabs button{flex:1;padding:10px;border:none;background:var(--card);color:var(--muted);font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;}
.auth-tabs button + button{border-left:1px solid var(--line-strong);}
.auth-tabs button[aria-selected="true"]{background:var(--accent);color:#fff;}
.at-input{display:flex;align-items:center;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);}
.at-input span{padding:0 4px 0 11px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;}
.field .at-input input[type=text]{border:none;background:transparent;padding-left:2px;}
.at-input:focus-within{border-color:var(--ink);}
/* Avatars: a photo when there is one, otherwise an initial */
.fd-avatar.has-photo{background:var(--surface);overflow:hidden;padding:0;}
.fd-avatar.has-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;border-radius:50%;}
.fd-avatar.sm{width:28px;height:28px;font-size:12px;box-shadow:none;}
.fd-avatar.xl{width:96px;height:96px;font-size:38px;}
.fd-av-link{flex:none;border-radius:50%;}
.pf-edit-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.pf-photo-acts{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:6px;}
/* Feed: join card, "Posting as", name links */
.fd-gate{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 45%,var(--line));
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:16px 18px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 8%,var(--card)),var(--card));box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);font-size:14.5px;}
.fd-gate-acts{display:flex;gap:8px;}
.fd-as{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);}
.fd-as strong{color:var(--ink);}
.fd-who{display:inline-flex;align-items:baseline;gap:6px;color:inherit;}
.fd-who:hover .fd-name{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}
.fd-handle{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;}
/* Profile page */
.pf-page{padding:28px 0 48px;max-width:760px;}
.pf-card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--card);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--glow-soft);margin-bottom:10px;}
.pf-banner{height:120px;background:linear-gradient(120deg,color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 70%,var(--navy)),var(--navy));position:relative;}
.pf-banner::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--accent);opacity:.18;-webkit-mask-image:var(--stars);mask-image:var(--stars);-webkit-mask-size:96px;mask-size:96px;}
.pf-main{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:16px;padding:0 20px;margin-top:-44px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.pf-main .fd-avatar.xl{box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--card),0 0 22px -4px var(--accent);}
.pf-names{flex:1;min-width:180px;padding-bottom:4px;}
.pf-names h2{margin:0;font-size:24px;font-weight:800;}
.pf-handle{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;}
.pf-edit-btn{margin-bottom:6px;}
.pf-bio{margin:12px 20px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;white-space:pre-wrap;overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.pf-bio a{color:var(--accent);}
.pf-meta{padding:10px 20px 16px;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);}
.pf-posts{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--card);overflow:hidden;}
.pf-posts .fd-empty{padding:26px 16px;}
@media (max-width:560px){.acct-handle{display:none;} .acct-btn:has(.fd-avatar){padding:0 4px;}}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .brand{transition:none;} }