/* ==========================================================================
   GLASSMORPHISM BLOG DESIGN SYSTEM - NEXT LEVEL EDITION
   Palette: Dark Black, Black, White, Half-White, Electric Blue, Custom Atmospheres
   Typography: Montserrat
   Aesthetic: Ultra-refined Frosted Glass, Ambient Glows, Micro-interactions
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,600&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Core Palette */
  --bg-dark-black: #050608;
  --bg-black-surface: #0c0f17;
  --bg-black-elevated: #111624;
  
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-half-white: #e2e8f0;
  --color-half-white-muted: #94a3b8;
  --color-half-white-dim: #64748b;
  
  /* Atmosphere Theme: Default Electric Blue */
  --theme-accent-name: "blue";
  --blue-primary: #2563eb;
  --blue-accent: #3b82f6;
  --blue-light: #60a5fa;
  --blue-glow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  --blue-glow-subtle: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  --orb-gradient-1: #2563eb;
  --orb-gradient-2: #1d4ed8;
  --orb-gradient-3: #3b82f6;
  --glass-border-hover: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);

  /* Glassmorphism Tokens */
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  --glass-bg-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --glass-bg-active: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --glass-border-highlight: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  --glass-blur: blur(20px);
  --glass-blur-heavy: blur(32px);
  --glass-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) inset;
  --glass-shadow-hover: 0 24px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px var(--blue-glow), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) inset;
  
  /* Layout & Radii */
  --font-family: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  
  --container-max-width: 1240px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THEME ATMOSPHERE PRESETS
   ========================================================================== */
[data-theme="purple"] {
  --blue-primary: #7c3aed;
  --blue-accent: #a855f7;
  --blue-light: #c084fc;
  --blue-glow: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
  --blue-glow-subtle: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  --orb-gradient-1: #7c3aed;
  --orb-gradient-2: #6b21a8;
  --orb-gradient-3: #a855f7;
  --glass-border-hover: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
}

[data-theme="emerald"] {
  --blue-primary: #059669;
  --blue-accent: #10b981;
  --blue-light: #34d399;
  --blue-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  --blue-glow-subtle: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  --orb-gradient-1: #059669;
  --orb-gradient-2: #047857;
  --orb-gradient-3: #10b981;
  --glass-border-hover: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
}

[data-theme="orange"] {
  --blue-primary: #ea580c;
  --blue-accent: #f97316;
  --blue-light: #fb923c;
  --blue-glow: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
  --blue-glow-subtle: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15);
  --orb-gradient-1: #ea580c;
  --orb-gradient-2: #c2410c;
  --orb-gradient-3: #f97316;
  --glass-border-hover: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45);
}

[data-theme="cyan"] {
  --blue-primary: #0891b2;
  --blue-accent: #06b6d4;
  --blue-light: #22d3ee;
  --blue-glow: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
  --blue-glow-subtle: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
  --orb-gradient-1: #0891b2;
  --orb-gradient-2: #0e7490;
  --orb-gradient-3: #06b6d4;
  --glass-border-hover: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.45);
}

/* Base Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-black);
  color: var(--color-half-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-dark-black);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-dark-black);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--blue-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AMBIENT GLOWING BACKGROUND (ORBS & MESH)
   ========================================================================== */
.ambient-background {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  opacity: 0.45;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: background 0.8s ease;
}

.glow-orb-1 {
  top: -10%;
  left: 15%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--orb-gradient-1) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05) 70%, transparent 100%);
  animation: floatOrb1 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.glow-orb-2 {
  top: 40%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--orb-gradient-2) 0%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.1) 70%, transparent 100%);
  animation: floatOrb2 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.glow-orb-3 {
  bottom: -10%;
  left: 25%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--orb-gradient-3) 0%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 70%, transparent 100%);
  animation: floatOrb3 18s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.ambient-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}

@keyframes floatOrb1 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(60px, 80px) scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: translate(-40px, 40px) scale(0.95); }
}

@keyframes floatOrb2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-80px, -60px) scale(1.15); }
  100% { transform: translate(50px, 70px) scale(0.9); }
}

@keyframes floatOrb3 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(70px, -50px) scale(1.08); }
  100% { transform: translate(-60px, -30px) scale(0.95); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL GLASS COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.glass-panel {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.glass-panel:hover {
  border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
}

.glass-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glass-btn:hover {
  background: var(--glass-bg-hover);
  border-color: var(--glass-border-highlight);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.glass-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.glass-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-primary), var(--blue-accent));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px -4px var(--blue-glow);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.glass-btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-accent), var(--blue-light));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -2px var(--blue-glow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.glass-btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-half-white);
}

.glass-btn-secondary:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--blue-light);
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
}

.glass-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-glow);
  color: var(--blue-light);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVBAR & ATMOSPHERE SWITCHER (DROPDOWN MODAL FIX)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(12, 15, 23, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-primary), var(--blue-accent));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--blue-glow);
}

.brand-name span {
  color: var(--blue-light);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.2rem;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-primary), var(--blue-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--blue-accent);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Atmosphere Theme Switcher */
.atmosphere-dropdown-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.atmosphere-toggle-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  color: var(--color-half-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.atmosphere-toggle-btn:hover {
  color: var(--blue-light);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.atmosphere-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  right: 0;
  width: 210px;
  background: rgba(12, 15, 23, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  padding: 0.65rem;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  z-index: 1500;
}

.atmosphere-menu.show {
  display: flex !important;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.atmosphere-menu-header {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-half-white-dim);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.atmosphere-option-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: var(--color-half-white);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
}

.atmosphere-option-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.atmosphere-option-btn.active {
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  border-color: var(--blue-glow);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.color-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dot-blue { background: #3b82f6; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #3b82f6; }
.dot-purple { background: #a855f7; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #a855f7; }
.dot-emerald { background: #10b981; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981; }
.dot-orange { background: #f97316; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #f97316; }
.dot-cyan { background: #06b6d4; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #06b6d4; }

.nav-icon-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  color: var(--color-half-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-icon-btn:hover {
  color: var(--blue-light);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.bookmark-counter-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  background: var(--blue-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--blue-glow);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT CONTAINER
   ========================================================================== */
.main-wrapper {
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem 4rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO / FEATURED ARTICLE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.featured-glass-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(12, 15, 23, 0.7) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, var(--blue-glow-subtle) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.featured-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.featured-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.featured-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.featured-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.featured-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.author-meta-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.author-info-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.post-date-read {
  color: var(--color-half-white-dim);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.featured-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 320px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.featured-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.featured-glass-card:hover .featured-image-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DISCOVERY TOOLBAR (SEARCH, CATEGORIES & SORT)
   ========================================================================== */
.discovery-section {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.discovery-glass-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.search-and-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.search-input-box {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.25rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.search-input-field {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem 0.85rem 3rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.search-input-field:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--blue-glow-subtle);
}

.search-input-field::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-half-white-dim);
}

.search-clear-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-half-white-dim);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: none;
}

.search-clear-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.sort-select-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
}

.sort-select-box label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sort-select {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

.sort-select option {
  background: var(--bg-black-surface);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Category Filter Pills */
.category-pills-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.category-pills-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.category-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.category-pill-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.category-pill-btn.active {
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--blue-glow-subtle);
}

.category-pill-count {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.category-pill-btn.active .category-pill-count {
  background: var(--blue-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG POSTS GRID & 3D TILT EFFECT
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section-heading-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.section-heading-title i {
  color: var(--blue-light);
}

.active-filter-indicator {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
}

.blog-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(12, 15, 23, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow-hover);
}

.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-card-bookmark-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(5, 6, 8, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-half-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-card-bookmark-btn:hover {
  color: var(--blue-light);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(5, 6, 8, 0.9);
}

.blog-card-bookmark-btn.bookmarked {
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-half-white-dim);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.blog-card-meta i {
  color: var(--blue-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-card-title:hover {
  color: var(--blue-light);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.tag-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.tag-pill:hover {
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  color: var(--blue-light);
  border-color: var(--blue-glow);
}

/* Card Reactions Row */
.card-reactions-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.reaction-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.reaction-pill:hover {
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.reaction-pill.reacted {
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  color: var(--blue-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.card-author-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.card-author-avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.card-author-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-half-white);
}

.card-interactions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.card-action-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.card-action-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.card-action-btn.liked {
  color: #ef4444;
}

/* Empty State */
.empty-state-card {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.empty-state-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.empty-state-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.empty-state-desc {
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AI AUDIO READER BAR (TEXT-TO-SPEECH)
   ========================================================================== */
.audio-reader-glass-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-glow-subtle) 0%, rgba(12, 15, 23, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.audio-controls-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.audio-play-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--blue-glow);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.audio-play-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--blue-light);
}

.audio-info-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.audio-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.audio-status {
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* Animated Soundwave Equalizer */
.equalizer-visualizer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  height: 24px;
}

.equalizer-bar {
  width: 4px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: height 0.2s ease;
}

.equalizer-visualizer.playing .equalizer-bar:nth-child(1) { animation: soundwave 1s infinite 0.1s ease-in-out; }
.equalizer-visualizer.playing .equalizer-bar:nth-child(2) { animation: soundwave 1s infinite 0.3s ease-in-out; }
.equalizer-visualizer.playing .equalizer-bar:nth-child(3) { animation: soundwave 1s infinite 0.5s ease-in-out; }
.equalizer-visualizer.playing .equalizer-bar:nth-child(4) { animation: soundwave 1s infinite 0.2s ease-in-out; }
.equalizer-visualizer.playing .equalizer-bar:nth-child(5) { animation: soundwave 1s infinite 0.4s ease-in-out; }

@keyframes soundwave {
  0%, 100% { height: 6px; }
  50% { height: 22px; }
}

.audio-speed-btn {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.audio-speed-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TL;DR / AI QUICK SUMMARY CAPSULE
   ========================================================================== */
.tldr-capsule-container {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.tldr-toggle-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-glow-subtle), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-glow);
  color: var(--blue-light);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.tldr-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue-glow);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.tldr-capsule-content {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(12, 15, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  display: none;
  animation: expandFade 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.tldr-capsule-content.show {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes expandFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.tldr-header-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.tldr-header-title i {
  color: var(--blue-light);
}

.tldr-points-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.tldr-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-half-white);
}

.tldr-point-bullet {
  color: var(--blue-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CODE BLOCK HEADER & ONE-CLICK COPY
   ========================================================================== */
.code-block-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: #030406;
}

.code-block-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.code-lang-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.copy-code-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-half-white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.copy-code-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.code-block-wrapper pre {
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 1.25rem !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE POLL COMPONENT
   ========================================================================== */
.article-poll-card {
  margin: 3rem 0 2rem;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-glow-subtle) 0%, rgba(12, 15, 23, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.poll-question-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.poll-question-title i {
  color: var(--blue-light);
}

.poll-options-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.poll-option-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.poll-option-btn:hover:not(.voted) {
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.poll-progress-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-glow), var(--blue-accent));
  opacity: 0.35;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.poll-option-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.poll-option-percent {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING TEXT SELECTION "QUOTE-TO-SHARE" POPUP
   ========================================================================== */
.quote-selection-popup {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2500;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(12, 15, 23, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 15px var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  animation: popIn 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes popIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.85) translateY(-5px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(-10px); }
}

.quote-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.quote-action-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE READER MODAL (FULL EXPERIENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(5, 6, 8, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-glass-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: rgba(12, 15, 23, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px var(--blue-glow);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-glass-container {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.reading-progress-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-primary), var(--blue-light));
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--blue-glow);
  transition: width 0.1s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: sticky;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 15;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue-primary);
  border-color: var(--blue-light);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.reader-hero-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 360px;
  margin: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.reader-hero-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.reader-body-content {
  padding: 0 2.5rem 3rem;
}

.reader-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.reader-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.reader-author-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.reader-action-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Reader Typography */
.article-rich-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-half-white);
}

.article-rich-text h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
}

.article-rich-text h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.85rem;
}

.article-rich-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.article-rich-text ul, .article-rich-text ol {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.article-rich-text li {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.article-rich-text blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue-accent);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.article-rich-text pre {
  background: #030406;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.article-rich-text code {
  font-family: 'Consolas', 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  color: var(--blue-light);
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.article-rich-text pre code {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  color: #a5f3fc;
}

/* Comments Section inside Reader */
.reader-comments-section {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.comments-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.comment-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.comment-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.comment-input, .comment-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.comment-input:focus, .comment-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--blue-glow-subtle);
}

.comment-textarea {
  min-height: 90px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.comments-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.comment-bubble {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.comment-author-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.comment-bubble-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.comment-meta-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.comment-author-name {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.comment-date {
  color: var(--color-half-white-dim);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.comment-text-content {
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   POST CREATOR MODAL ("WRITE POST")
   ========================================================================== */
.creator-modal-body {
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem 3rem;
}

.creator-modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.creator-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.creator-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.creator-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.creator-form-group label {
  color: var(--color-half-white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.creator-input, .creator-select, .creator-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.creator-select option {
  background: var(--bg-black-surface);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.creator-input:focus, .creator-select:focus, .creator-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--blue-glow-subtle);
}

.creator-textarea {
  min-height: 180px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.image-presets-selector {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.preset-thumb {
  width: 90px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.preset-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.preset-thumb.active, .preset-thumb:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--blue-glow);
}

.creator-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLASS NEWSLETTER & FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.newsletter-section {
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.newsletter-glass-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-glow-subtle) 0%, rgba(12, 15, 23, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.newsletter-desc {
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--blue-glow-subtle);
}

.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(6, 7, 10, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.footer-inner-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand-bio {
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  max-width: 320px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link-item a {
  color: var(--color-half-white-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-link-item a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-light);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-half-white-dim);
}

.hostinger-ready-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-half-white);
}

.hostinger-ready-tag i {
  color: #10b981;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.social-glass-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  color: var(--color-half-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.social-glass-icon:hover {
  color: var(--blue-light);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  background: var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOAST NOTIFICATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.glass-toast {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(12, 15, 23, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 15px var(--blue-glow-subtle);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.glass-toast.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.glass-toast i {
  color: var(--blue-light);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (TABLET & MOBILE)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .featured-glass-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .featured-image-wrapper {
    min-height: 260px;
  }
  
  .newsletter-glass-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .navbar-container {
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .blog-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .search-and-controls {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  
  .sort-select-box {
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .reader-body-content {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 2rem;
  }
  
  .comment-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .creator-modal-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 2rem;
  }

  .audio-reader-glass-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}