/* Combined theme stylesheet - generated to reduce render-blocking requests */

/* ===== variables.css ===== */
:root {

    /* Primary Colors */

    --primary: #003B8F;
    --primary-dark: #022B63;

    --gold: #F5C542;
    --gold-light: #FFE27A;

    --white: #FFFFFF;

    --gray-100: #F5F7FA;
    --gray-200: #E5E7EB;
    --gray-300: #D1D5DB;
    --gray-600: #4B5563;
    --gray-700: #374151;
    --gray-800: #1F2937;
    --gray-900: #111827;

    /* Layout */

    --container: 1400px;

    /* Radius */

    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;

    /* Shadows */

    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

    --shadow-md: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.12);

    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.16);

    /* Typography */

    --font-body:
        "Inter",
        sans-serif;

    --font-heading:
        "Poppins",
        sans-serif;

}


/* ===== base.css ===== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}


html {

    scroll-behavior: smooth;

}

body {

    font-family: var(--font-body);

    background: var(--gray-100);

    color: var(--gray-900);

    line-height: 1.7;

}

img {

    max-width: 100%;

    height: auto;

    display: block;

}

.container {

    width: min(
        var(--container),
        calc(100% - 2rem)
    );

    margin-inline: auto;

}





.read {



    font-weight: 600;

    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ===== header.css ===== */
/* ==================================================
   HEADER
================================================== */

.site-header {

    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;

    background: white;

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

    transition: all .3s ease;

}

/* ---------------------------------
   GRID LAYOUT
--------------------------------- */

.header-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;

    grid-template-rows: auto auto;

    grid-template-areas:
        "logo search"
        "logo nav";

    gap: 1rem 2rem;

    padding: 1rem 0;

    transition: all .3s ease;

}

/* ---------------------------------
   LOGO
--------------------------------- */

.site-logo {

    grid-area: logo;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

}

.site-logo img {

    width: 100%;

    max-width: 300px;

    height: auto;

    transition: all .3s ease;

}

/* ---------------------------------
   SEARCH
--------------------------------- */

.header-search {

    grid-area: search;

    display: flex;

    justify-content: flex-end;

    align-items: center;

}

.header-search .site-search {

    display: flex;

    width: 100%;

    max-width: 450px;

    gap: .5rem;

}

.header-search input {

    flex: 1;

    padding: .85rem 1rem;

    border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);

    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

}

.header-search button {

    background: var(--primary);

    color: white;

    border: none;

    padding: .85rem 1.25rem;

    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    cursor: pointer;

}

/* ---------------------------------
   NAVIGATION
--------------------------------- */

.main-nav {

    grid-area: nav;

    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);

}

.main-nav ul {

    list-style: none;

    margin: 0;

    padding: 0;

}

.main-nav a {

    display: block;

    text-decoration: none;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

    font-weight: 600;

    font-size: 1.05rem;

    padding: .75rem 1rem;

    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);

    transition: .2s ease;

}

.main-nav a:hover {

    background: var(--gold-light);

}




@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .header-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        grid-template-areas:
            "logo"
            "search"
            "nav";

    }

    .site-logo {

        justify-content: center;

    }

    .header-search {

        justify-content: center;

    }

    .main-nav ul {

        justify-content: center;

    }

}

/* =====================================
   PRIMARY MENU
===================================== */

.primary-menu {

    display: flex;

    flex-wrap: wrap;

    gap: .5rem;

}

/* Top level items */

.primary-menu > li {

    position: relative;

}

.primary-menu > li > a {

    display: block;

    padding: .85rem 1rem;

    text-decoration: none;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

    font-weight: 600;

    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);

}

/* Hover state */

.primary-menu > li > a:hover {

    background: var(--gold-light);

}



/* =====================================
   DROPDOWN
===================================== */

.primary-menu .sub-menu {

    position: absolute;

    top: 100%;

    left: 0;

    min-width: 260px;

    background: white;

    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);

    opacity: 0;

    visibility: hidden;

    transform: translateY(10px);

    transition: .25s ease;

    z-index: 999;

}

.primary-menu li:hover > .sub-menu {

    opacity: 1;

    visibility: visible;

    transform: translateY(0);

}


.primary-menu .sub-menu li {

    position: relative;

}

.primary-menu .sub-menu a {

    display: block;

    padding: 1rem;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

    text-decoration: none;

    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);

}

.primary-menu .sub-menu li:last-child a {

    border-bottom: none;

}

.primary-menu .sub-menu a:hover {

    background: var(--gray-100);

}

.primary-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu {

    top: 0;

    left: 100%;

}

.primary-menu .menu-item-has-children > a::after {

    content: " ▼";

    font-size: .7rem;

}



@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .main-nav {

        width: 100%;

    }

    .primary-menu {

        justify-content: center;

    }

}

/* ======================================
   SHRINK HEADER
====================================== */

.site-header.scrolled .header-grid {

    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;

    padding: .5rem 0;

}

.site-header.scrolled .site-logo img {

    max-width: 200px;

}

.site-header.scrolled .main-nav a {

    padding: .5rem .75rem;

    font-size: .95rem;

}

.site-header.scrolled .header-search input {

    padding: .65rem .85rem;

}

.site-header.scrolled .header-search button {

    padding: .65rem 1rem;

}



.site-header.scrolled {

    background: rgba(
        255,
        255,
        255,
        0.55
    );

    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

}



/* =====================================
   HAMBURGER BUTTON
===================================== */

.menu-toggle {

    display: none;

    flex-direction: column;

    gap: 5px;

    background: none;

    border: none;

    cursor: pointer;

    padding: 1rem;

}

.menu-toggle span {

    width: 28px;

    height: 3px;

    background: var(--primary-dark);

    border-radius: 999px;

    transition: .3s ease;

}



@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .header-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        grid-template-areas:
            "logo"
            "search"
            "toggle"
            "nav";

    }

    .site-logo {

        justify-content: center;

    }

    .header-search {

        justify-content: center;

    }

    .menu-toggle {

        display: flex;

        justify-self: center;

    }

    .main-nav {

        display: none;

        width: 100%;

        border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);

    }

    .main-nav.active {

        display: block;

    }

    .primary-menu {

        flex-direction: column;

        gap: 0;

    }

    .primary-menu > li {

        width: 100%;

    }

    .primary-menu > li > a {

        width: 100%;

        padding: 1rem;

        border-bottom:
            1px solid var(--gray-200);

    }

    /* Disable hover dropdowns */

    .primary-menu .sub-menu {

        position: static;

        opacity: 1;

        visibility: visible;

        transform: none;

        box-shadow: none;

        display: none;

        border-left:
            3px solid var(--gold);

    }

    .primary-menu li.open > .sub-menu {

        display: block;

    }

}


@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .menu-item-has-children > a::after {

        float: right;

        content: "+";

        font-size: 1.2rem;

    }

    .menu-item-has-children.open > a::after {

        content: "−";

    }

}

/* ===== page.css ===== */
/* ==================================================
   PAGE TEMPLATE
================================================== */

.page-content {

    padding: 4rem 0;

}

.page-article {

    max-width: 900px;

    margin: 0 auto;

}

.page-header {

    margin-bottom: 2rem;

}

.page-title {

    font-size: clamp(
        2.25rem,
        4vw,
        3.5rem
    );

    line-height: 1.2;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

}

.page-featured-image {

    margin-bottom: 2rem;

}

.page-featured-image img {

    width: auto;
    
    max-height: 200px;

    /*height: auto;*/

    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    display: block;

}

.page-body {

    font-size: 1.125rem;

    line-height: 1.9;

    color: var(--gray-800);

}

.page-body p {

    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

}

.page-body h2 {

    margin-top: 3rem;

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

}

.page-body h3 {

    margin-top: 2rem;

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

}

.page-body ul,
.page-body ol {

    margin-bottom: 2rem;

    padding-left: 2rem;

}

.page-body li {

    margin-bottom: .5rem;

}



/* ==================================================
   BREADCRUMBS
================================================== */

.breadcrumbs {

    margin-bottom: 2rem;

    font-size: .95rem;

    color: var(--gray-600);

}

.breadcrumbs a {

    color: var(--primary);

    text-decoration: none;

}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {

    text-decoration: underline;

}

.breadcrumbs .separator {

    margin: 0 .5rem;

    color: var(--gray-500);

}

.breadcrumbs .current {

    color: var(--gray-700);

}


/* ===== single.css ===== */
/* ==================================================
   SINGLE POST
================================================== */

.single-post-page {

    padding: 4rem 0;

}

.single-article {

    max-width: 1200px;

    margin: 0 auto;

}

.single-featured-image {

    max-width: 1000px;

    margin: 0 auto 2rem;

}

.single-featured-image img {

    width: 100%;

    max-height: 500px;

    object-fit: cover;

    display: block;

    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

}

.single-header {

    margin-bottom: 3rem;

}

.single-categories {

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

}

.single-categories a {

    color: var(--primary);

    text-decoration: none;

    font-weight: 600;

}

.single-title {

    font-size: clamp(
        2.5rem,
        5vw,
        4rem
    );

    line-height: 1.15;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

}

.single-meta {

    color: var(--gray-600);

    font-size: 1rem;

    margin-top: 1rem;

    margin-bottom: 2rem;

}

.single-content {

    font-size: 1.2rem;

    line-height: 1.9;

}

.single-content p {

    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;

}

.single-content h2 {

    margin-top: 3rem;

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

}

.single-content h3 {

    margin-top: 2rem;

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

}

.single-content img {

    max-width: 100%;

    height: auto;

    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

}

.single-content ul,
.single-content ol {

    margin-bottom: 2rem;

    padding-left: 2rem;

}




/* ==================================================
   RELATED POSTS
================================================== */

.related-posts {

    margin-top: 5rem;

    padding-top: 3rem;

    border-top:
        1px solid var(--gray-200);

}

.related-posts h2 {

    text-align: center;

    margin-bottom: 2rem;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

}

.related-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3, 1fr);

    gap: 2rem;

}



@media (max-width:768px) {

    .related-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

    }

}



/* ==================================================
   AUTHOR BOX
================================================== */

.author-box {

    display: flex;

    gap: 2rem;

    margin-top: 4rem;

    padding: 2rem;

    background: var(--gray-100);

    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

}

.author-image img {

    border-radius: 50%;

}

.author-content {

    flex: 1;

}

.author-content h3 {

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

}

.author-content p {

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

}

.author-link {

    color: var(--primary);

    text-decoration: none;

    font-weight: 600;

}




@media (max-width:768px) {

    .author-box {

        flex-direction: column;

        text-align: center;

    }

    .author-image {

        margin: 0 auto;

    }

}





/* ==================================================
   TABLE OF CONTENTS
================================================== */

.table-of-contents {

    background: white;

    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);

    border-left: 6px solid var(--primary);

    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    padding: 2rem;

    margin-bottom: 3rem;

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

}

.table-of-contents h2 {

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: .75rem;

    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;

    font-size: 1.5rem;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

}

.table-of-contents h2::before {

    content: "☰";

    font-size: 1.25rem;

    color: var(--primary);

}

.table-of-contents ul {

    list-style: none;

    margin: 0;

    padding: 0;

    counter-reset: toc-counter;

}

.table-of-contents li {

    counter-increment: toc-counter;

    margin-bottom: .75rem;

}

.table-of-contents a {

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 1rem;

    padding: .85rem 1rem;

    text-decoration: none;

    color: var(--gray-800);

    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    transition: all .2s ease;

}

.table-of-contents a::before {

    content: counter(toc-counter);

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    width: 32px;

    height: 32px;

    background: var(--primary);

    color: white;

    border-radius: 50%;

    font-size: .9rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    flex-shrink: 0;

}

.table-of-contents a:hover {

    background: var(--gray-100);

    transform: translateX(4px);

}


.toc-description {

    color: var(--gray-600);

    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

    font-size: .95rem;

}

/* ===== homepage.css ===== */
/* ==================================================
   HERO
================================================== */

.hero-section {

    padding: 3rem 0;

}

.hero-main {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    background: var(--white);

    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    overflow: hidden;

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);

}

.hero-main.has-image {

    grid-template-columns:
        minmax(0, 1.15fr)
        minmax(320px, .85fr);

}

.hero-image {

    display: block;

    min-height: 100%;

    overflow: hidden;

}

.hero-image img {

    width: 100%;

    height: 100%;

    min-height: 380px;

    display: block;

    object-fit: cover;

}

.hero-content {

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    justify-content: center;

    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);

}

.hero-content h1 {

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

    font-size: clamp(
        2rem,
        4vw,
        3rem
    );

    line-height: 1.2;

}

.hero-content h1 a {

    color: var(--primary-dark);

    text-decoration: none;

}

.hero-content h1 a:hover {

    color: var(--primary);

}

.hero-content p {

    color: var(--gray-600);

    font-size: 1.1rem;

    line-height: 1.7;

    margin: 0;

}

@media (max-width: 850px) {

    .hero-main.has-image {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    }

    .hero-image img {

        height: auto;

        min-height: 0;

        max-height: 420px;

        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;

    }

}

@media (max-width: 520px) {

    .hero-section {

        padding: 1.5rem 0;

    }

    .hero-content {

        padding: 1.5rem;

    }

    .hero-content h1 {

        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 8vw, 2.25rem);

    }

}



/* ==================================================
   START HERE
================================================== */

.start-here-section {

    padding: 5rem 0;

}

.section-heading {

    text-align: center;

    margin-bottom: 3rem;

}

.section-heading h2 {

    color: var(--primary-dark);

    font-size: 2.5rem;

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

}

.section-heading p {

    color: var(--gray-600);

    max-width: 700px;

    margin: 0 auto;

}

.card-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3, 1fr);

    gap: 2rem;

}


@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .card-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(2, 1fr);

    }

}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .card-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

    }

}




/* ==================================================
   LATEST ARTICLES
================================================== */

.latest-posts-section {

    padding: 5rem 0;

    background: var(--gray-100);

}

.latest-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3, 1fr);

    gap: 2rem;

}

@media (max-width:1024px) {

    .latest-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(2, 1fr);

    }

}

@media (max-width:768px) {

    .latest-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

    }

}



.section-button {

    text-align: center;

    margin-top: 3rem;

}

.btn-primary {

    display: inline-block;

    background: var(--primary);

    color: white;

    padding: 1rem 2rem;

    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    text-decoration: none;

    font-weight: 600;

    transition: .2s ease;

}

.btn-primary:hover {

    background: var(--primary-dark);

}




/* ==================================================
   FEATURED CATEGORIES
================================================== */

.featured-categories-section {

    padding: 5rem 0;

}

.category-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3, 1fr);

    gap: 2rem;

}

.category-card {

    background: var(--white);

    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

    transition: .25s ease;

}

.category-card:hover {

    transform: translateY(-5px);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);

}

.category-card a {

    display: block;

    padding: 2rem;

    text-decoration: none;

}

.category-card h3 {

    color: var(--primary-dark);

    margin-bottom: .75rem;

    font-size: 1.5rem;

}

.category-card span {

    color: var(--gray-600);

    font-size: .95rem;

}




@media (max-width:1024px) {

    .category-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(2, 1fr);

    }

}

@media (max-width:768px) {

    .category-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

    }

}




/* ==================================================
   HELPFUL RESOURCES
================================================== */

.helpful-resources-section {

    padding: 5rem 0;

    background: var(--gray-100);

}




/* ==================================================
   CATEGORY IMAGES
================================================== */

.category-card {

    overflow: hidden;

}

.category-image img {

    width: 100%;

    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;

    object-fit: cover;

    display: block;

}

.category-content {

    padding: 1.5rem;

}



.category-image {

    overflow: hidden;

}

.category-image img {

    transition: transform .4s ease;

}

.category-card:hover img {

    transform: scale(1.05);

}






/* ==================================================
   404 PAGE
================================================== */

.error-404-page {

    padding: 5rem 0;

}

.error-hero {

    text-align: center;

    margin-bottom: 3rem;

}

.error-hero h1 {

    font-size: 3rem;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

}

.error-search {

    max-width: 700px;

    margin: 0 auto 4rem;

}

.site-search {

    display: flex;

    gap: 1rem;

}

.site-search input {

    flex: 1;

    padding: 1rem;

    border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);

    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    font-size: 1rem;

}

.site-search button {

    background: var(--primary);

    color: white;

    border: none;

    padding: 1rem 2rem;

    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    cursor: pointer;

}

.error-popular-posts,
.error-categories {

    margin-top: 5rem;

}



/* ==================================================
   SEARCH RESULTS
================================================== */

.search-page {

    padding: 5rem 0;

}

.search-header {

    text-align: center;

    margin-bottom: 3rem;

}

.search-header h1 {

    font-size: 3rem;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

}

.search-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(2, 1fr);

    gap: 2rem;

}

.pagination-wrap {

    margin-top: 4rem;

    text-align: center;

}

.no-results {

    text-align: center;

    padding: 4rem 0;

}


@media (max-width:768px) {

    .search-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

    }

}


/* ==================================================
   NEWSLETTER
================================================== */

.newsletter-section {

    padding: 5rem 0;

}

.newsletter-box {

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--primary),
            var(--primary-dark)
        );

    color: white;

    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    padding: 4rem;

    text-align: center;

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);

}

.newsletter-box h2 {

    font-size: clamp(
        1.75rem,
        3vw,
        2.5rem
    );

    line-height: 1.2;

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

}

.newsletter-box p {

    max-width: 700px;

    margin: 0 auto 2rem;

    font-size: 1.1rem;

}

.newsletter-form {

    max-width: 600px;

    margin: 0 auto;

}


@media (max-width:768px) {

    .newsletter-box {

        padding: 2rem;

    }

}


/* ==================================================
   WPFORMS NEWSLETTER
================================================== */

.newsletter-form {

    max-width: 650px;

    margin: 0 auto;

}

.newsletter-form .wpforms-container {

    margin: 0 !important;

}

.newsletter-form .wpforms-form {

    text-align: left;

}

.newsletter-form .wpforms-field {

    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;

}

.newsletter-form .wpforms-field-label {

    color: white !important;

    font-weight: 600;

    margin-bottom: .5rem !important;

}

.newsletter-form input[type="text"],
.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {

    width: 100% !important;

    min-height: 56px;

    border: none !important;

    border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    padding: 0 1rem;

    font-size: 1rem;

    background: white;

    color: var(--gray-900);

}

.newsletter-form .wpforms-submit-container {

    text-align: center;

    margin-top: 2rem !important;

}

.newsletter-form button.wpforms-submit {

    background: var(--gold) !important;

    color: var(--primary-dark) !important;

    border: none !important;

    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;

    padding: 1rem 2.5rem !important;

    font-weight: 700 !important;

    font-size: 1.05rem !important;

    transition: all .2s ease;

}

.newsletter-form button.wpforms-submit:hover {

    background: var(--gold-light) !important;

    transform: translateY(-2px);

}

/* Name field first/last spacing */

.newsletter-form .wpforms-field-name {

    display: block;

}

.newsletter-form .wpforms-field-name .wpforms-field-row {

    display: flex;

    gap: 1rem;

}

.newsletter-form .wpforms-field-name .wpforms-field-row > div {

    flex: 1;

}

/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .newsletter-form .wpforms-field-name .wpforms-field-row {

        flex-direction: column;

        gap: .75rem;

    }

}


.card > a:first-child {

    display: block;

    height: 260px;

    overflow: hidden;

}

.card > a:first-child img {

    width: 100%;

    height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;

    display: block;

}

.card {

    overflow: hidden;

}


.card img {

    transition: transform .3s ease;

}

.card:hover img {

    transform: scale(1.05);

}





/* ==================================================
   FEATURED GUIDES
================================================== */

.featured-guides-section {

    padding: 5rem 0;

}

.featured-guides-section .section-heading {

    text-align: center;

    max-width: 800px;

    margin: 0 auto 3rem;

}

.featured-guides-section h2 {

    color: var(--primary-dark);

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

}

.featured-guides-section p {

    color: var(--gray-700);

}

.featured-guides-footer {

    text-align: center;

    margin-top: 3rem;

}


/* ===== category.css ===== */
/* ==================================================
   CATEGORY PAGE
================================================== */

.category-page {
    padding: 4rem 0 6rem;
}

/* ==================================================
   CATEGORY HEADER
================================================== */

.category-header {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.category-hero-image {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.category-hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.category-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.category-description {
    max-width: 900px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--gray-700);
}

/* ==================================================
   SECTION TITLES
================================================== */

.section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ==================================================
   FEATURED GUIDE
================================================== */

.featured-category-post {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.featured-post-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.featured-post-image {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
}

.featured-post-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

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

.featured-post-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.featured-post-content h3 a {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.featured-post-content h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.featured-post-content p {
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.featured-post-content .btn-primary {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: .2s ease;
}

.featured-post-content .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* ==================================================
   GRID
================================================== */

.latest-grid {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ==================================================
   PAGINATION
================================================== */

.pagination-wrap {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.pagination-wrap .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .5rem;
}

.pagination-wrap .page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0 .75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pagination-wrap .page-numbers.current {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==================================================
   NEWSLETTER
================================================== */

.category-page .newsletter-section {
    margin-top: 5rem;
}

/* ==================================================
   MOBILE
================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .featured-post-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .featured-post-image img {
        min-height: 300px;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .category-header h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .featured-post-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

}

/* ===== cards.css ===== */
.card {

    background: var(--white);

    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    overflow: hidden;

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

}


.card p {
	margin: auto 1rem;
}


.card h3 {


	margin: .5rem 1rem;

}

.card h3 a {

    text-decoration: none;

    color: var(--primary-dark);

}

.card h3 a:hover {

    color: var(--primary);

}


.card-content img {
	border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ===== footer.css ===== */
/* ==================================================
   FOOTER
================================================== */

.site-footer {

    background: var(--primary-dark);

    color: white;

    margin-top: 5rem;

}

.footer-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        2fr 1fr 1fr;

    gap: 4rem;

    padding: 4rem 0;

}

.footer-about p {

    margin-top: 1rem;

    max-width: 400px;

    color: rgba(
        255,
        255,
        255,
        .85
    );

}

.footer-links ul,
.footer-recent ul {

    list-style: none;

}

.footer-links li,
.footer-recent li {

    margin-bottom: .75rem;

}

.footer-links a,
.footer-recent a {

    color: white;

    text-decoration: none;

}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-recent a:hover {

    color: var(--gold);

}

.footer-grid h3 {

    margin-bottom: 1rem;

    color: var(--gold);

}

.footer-bottom {

    border-top:
        1px solid rgba(
            255,
            255,
            255,
            .15
        );

    padding: 1.5rem 0;

    text-align: center;

}



@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .footer-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

        gap: 2rem;

    }

}


.footer-about .custom-logo {

    max-height: 280px;

    width: auto;

}