/*
Theme Name:  CarLabs
Theme URI:   https://carlabs.info
Author:      CarLabs Editorial Team
Author URI:  https://carlabs.info
Description: A professional, SEO/AEO/GEO-optimised automobile blog theme for carlabs.info. Built for Google E-E-A-T, Core Web Vitals, mobile-first indexing, AI citation readiness, and AdSense approval. Covers car reviews, maintenance, EV, buying guides, and auto news.
Version:     1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.4
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.1
License:     GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: carlabs
Tags:        blog, custom-colors, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, footer-widgets, full-width-template, post-formats, sticky-post, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready, automobile, car, magazine
*/

/* =============================================
   CARLABS THEME — CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   Dark Blue #0A1628 | Silver #C0C8D8 | Accent #1E6FD9
   Body: Inter | Display: Barlow Condensed
   ============================================= */

:root {
  /* Core Palette */
  --cl-navy:        #0A1628;
  --cl-navy-mid:    #112240;
  --cl-navy-light:  #1A3A5C;
  --cl-blue:        #1E6FD9;
  --cl-blue-hover:  #1559B0;
  --cl-silver:      #C0C8D8;
  --cl-silver-light:#E8ECF2;
  --cl-white:       #FFFFFF;
  --cl-off-white:   #F4F6FA;

  /* Text */
  --cl-text-primary:   #0D1B2A;
  --cl-text-secondary: #3D5166;
  --cl-text-muted:     #6B7E95;
  --cl-text-light:     #A0B0C0;

  /* Utility */
  --cl-border:      #D6DCE8;
  --cl-border-dark: #B0BCCF;
  --cl-success:     #1A8A4A;
  --cl-warning:     #D97706;
  --cl-red:         #C0392B;

  /* Customizer vars (overrideable) */
  --cl-primary-color:    var(--cl-blue);
  --cl-secondary-color:  var(--cl-navy);
  --cl-accent-color:     #F5A623;
  --cl-header-bg:        var(--cl-navy);
  --cl-footer-bg:        #07101F;
  --cl-site-width:       1200px;
  --cl-content-width:    780px;

  /* Typography */
  --cl-font-display: 'Barlow Condensed', 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif;
  --cl-font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --cl-font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;

  /* Spacing */
  --cl-space-xs:  4px;
  --cl-space-sm:  8px;
  --cl-space-md:  16px;
  --cl-space-lg:  24px;
  --cl-space-xl:  40px;
  --cl-space-2xl: 64px;

  /* Radius */
  --cl-radius-sm:  4px;
  --cl-radius-md:  8px;
  --cl-radius-lg:  12px;
  --cl-radius-xl:  20px;

  /* Shadows */
  --cl-shadow-sm:  0 1px 4px rgba(10,22,40,.08);
  --cl-shadow-md:  0 4px 16px rgba(10,22,40,.12);
  --cl-shadow-lg:  0 8px 32px rgba(10,22,40,.18);
  --cl-shadow-card:0 2px 12px rgba(10,22,40,.10);

  /* Transitions */
  --cl-transition: 0.22s ease;
}

/* =============================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--cl-font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--cl-text-primary);
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--cl-blue); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--cl-transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--cl-blue-hover); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: var(--cl-space-md);
  padding: var(--cl-space-sm) var(--cl-space-md);
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--cl-radius-md) var(--cl-radius-md);
  z-index: 9999;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  transition: top .2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; color: #fff; }

/* Screen reader text */
.screen-reader-text {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* =============================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================= */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--cl-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

p { margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md); max-width: 70ch; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cl-blue);
  margin: var(--cl-space-xl) 0;
  padding: var(--cl-space-lg) var(--cl-space-xl);
  background: var(--cl-silver-light);
  border-radius: 0 var(--cl-radius-md) var(--cl-radius-md) 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cl-navy-light);
}
blockquote cite { display: block; font-size:.85rem; font-style:normal; color: var(--cl-text-muted); margin-top: var(--cl-space-sm); }

code {
  font-family: var(--cl-font-mono);
  background: var(--cl-silver-light);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-sm);
  font-size: .88em;
  color: var(--cl-navy-light);
}
pre { background: var(--cl-navy); color: var(--cl-silver-light); padding: var(--cl-space-lg); border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md); overflow-x: auto; }
pre code { background: none; padding: 0; color: inherit; }

/* =============================================
   LAYOUT CONTAINERS
   ============================================= */
.cl-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--cl-site-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--cl-space-lg);
}
.cl-container--narrow {
  max-width: 880px;
}
.cl-container--wide {
  max-width: 1400px;
}

.cl-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cl-space-xl);
}

.cl-col-main {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 0;
}
.cl-sidebar {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* =============================================
   SITE WRAPPER
   ============================================= */
#page {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
}
#content { flex: 1; padding: var(--cl-space-xl) 0; }

/* =============================================
   TOP BAR
   ============================================= */
.cl-topbar {
  background: var(--cl-navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--cl-silver);
}
.cl-topbar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--cl-space-md);
}
.cl-topbar__date { color: var(--cl-silver); }
.cl-topbar__social { display: flex; gap: var(--cl-space-sm); }
.cl-topbar__social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: var(--cl-silver);
  font-size: .8rem;
  transition: background var(--cl-transition), color var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-topbar__social a:hover { background: var(--cl-blue); color: #fff; }

/* =============================================
   HEADER
   ============================================= */
#masthead {
  background: var(--cl-header-bg);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.cl-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
  gap: var(--cl-space-md);
}

/* Logo */
.cl-site-branding { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--cl-space-md); }
.cl-site-branding a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.cl-logo-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cl-logo-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; fill: #fff; }
.cl-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.cl-logo-name {
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cl-white);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.cl-logo-tagline {
  font-size: .68rem;
  color: var(--cl-silver);
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.custom-logo { height: 44px; width: auto; }

/* Search in header */
.cl-header__search { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.cl-header-search-form {
  display: flex;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  transition: border-color var(--cl-transition), background var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-header-search-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--cl-blue);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.cl-header-search-form input[type="search"] {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .88rem;
  width: 190px;
  outline: none;
}
.cl-header-search-form input::placeholder { color: var(--cl-silver); }
.cl-header-search-form button {
  padding: 7px 14px;
  color: var(--cl-silver);
  transition: color var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-header-search-form button:hover { color: #fff; }

/* =============================================
   PRIMARY NAVIGATION
   ============================================= */
.cl-nav-wrapper {
  background: var(--cl-navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.cl-primary-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
.cl-primary-nav li { position: relative; }

.cl-primary-nav > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  color: var(--cl-silver-light);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color var(--cl-transition), background var(--cl-transition);
  position: relative;
}
.cl-primary-nav > li > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  transition: left var(--cl-transition), right var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-primary-nav > li:hover > a,
.cl-primary-nav > li.current-menu-item > a,
.cl-primary-nav > li.current-menu-ancestor > a {
  color: var(--cl-white);
}
.cl-primary-nav > li:hover > a::after,
.cl-primary-nav > li.current-menu-item > a::after,
.cl-primary-nav > li.current-menu-ancestor > a::after {
  left: 0; right: 0;
}

/* Dropdown */
.cl-primary-nav .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 2px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: var(--cl-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 0 var(--cl-radius-md) var(--cl-radius-md) var(--cl-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all var(--cl-transition);
  z-index: 999;
}
.cl-primary-nav li:hover > .sub-menu,
.cl-primary-nav li:focus-within > .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.cl-primary-nav .sub-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  color: var(--cl-silver);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  transition: color var(--cl-transition), padding-left var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-primary-nav .sub-menu a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 24px; }
.cl-primary-nav .sub-menu li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }

/* Mobile hamburger */
.cl-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.cl-menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--cl-silver-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-menu-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.cl-menu-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.cl-menu-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =============================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================= */
.cl-breadcrumbs {
  background: var(--cl-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  padding: 9px 0;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--cl-text-muted);
}
.cl-breadcrumbs ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
.cl-breadcrumbs li::after { content: '›'; margin-left: 4px; color: var(--cl-border-dark); }
.cl-breadcrumbs li:last-child::after { display: none; }
.cl-breadcrumbs a { color: var(--cl-text-secondary); }
.cl-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-breadcrumbs .current { color: var(--cl-text-primary); font-weight: 500; }

/* =============================================
   HERO SECTION (Homepage)
   ============================================= */
.cl-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cl-navy) 0%, var(--cl-navy-light) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cl-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.02'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='2'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cl-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--cl-space-xl);
  align-items: center;
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.cl-hero__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cl-accent-color);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md);
}
.cl-hero__label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--cl-accent-color);
}
.cl-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  color: var(--cl-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.cl-hero__title span { color: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-hero__excerpt {
  color: var(--cl-silver);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-xl);
  max-width: 52ch;
}
.cl-hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cl-space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-lg);
}
.cl-hero__category {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-sm);
}
.cl-hero__author { color: var(--cl-silver); font-size: .82rem; }
.cl-hero__readmore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cl-space-sm);
  padding: 13px 28px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: background var(--cl-transition), transform var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-hero__readmore:hover { background: var(--cl-blue-hover); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cl-hero__readmore svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; }
.cl-hero__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-lg);
}
.cl-hero__image-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cl-hero__image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,22,40,.5) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

/* =============================================
   BREAKING / TICKER
   ============================================= */
.cl-ticker {
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  padding: 8px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cl-ticker__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
.cl-ticker__label {
  background: var(--cl-navy);
  color: var(--cl-white);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-sm);
  margin-right: var(--cl-space-md);
}
.cl-ticker__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cl-space-xl);
  animation: cl-ticker-scroll 30s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cl-ticker__track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.cl-ticker__item { color: #fff; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 500; }
.cl-ticker__item a { color: #fff; }
.cl-ticker__item a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@keyframes cl-ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* =============================================
   SECTION HEADINGS
   ============================================= */
.cl-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--cl-space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--cl-space-md);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cl-border);
}
.cl-section-title {
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cl-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.cl-section-title::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.cl-section-viewall {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cl-blue);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cl-section-viewall:hover { color: var(--cl-blue-hover); }

/* =============================================
   POST CARDS
   ============================================= */
/* -- Base card -- */
.cl-card {
  background: var(--cl-white);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-card);
  transition: transform var(--cl-transition), box-shadow var(--cl-transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.cl-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-lg); }

.cl-card__thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--cl-silver-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cl-card__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.cl-card:hover .cl-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.cl-card__thumb-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cl-navy-light) 0%, var(--cl-navy-mid) 100%);
}
.cl-card__thumb-placeholder svg { width: 48px; height: 48px; fill: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }

.cl-card__category {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--cl-space-md);
  left: var(--cl-space-md);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-sm);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-card__category:hover { background: var(--cl-blue-hover); }

.cl-card__body { padding: var(--cl-space-lg); flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.cl-card__title { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-sm); line-height: 1.3; }
.cl-card__title a { color: var(--cl-navy); }
.cl-card__title a:hover { color: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-card__excerpt { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--cl-text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md); flex: 1; }
.cl-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cl-space-md);
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--cl-text-muted);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--cl-space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
}
.cl-card__meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.cl-card__meta-item svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; fill: var(--cl-text-light); }
.cl-card__read-time {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cl-text-secondary);
}

/* -- Featured card (large) -- */
.cl-card--featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
  flex-direction: row;
}
.cl-card--featured .cl-card__thumb {
  flex: 0 0 55%;
  aspect-ratio: unset;
}
.cl-card--featured .cl-card__body { padding: var(--cl-space-xl); justify-content: center; }
.cl-card--featured .cl-card__title { font-size: 1.55rem; }

/* -- Horizontal list card -- */
.cl-card--list {
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 0;
}
.cl-card--list .cl-card__thumb {
  flex: 0 0 130px;
  aspect-ratio: unset;
}
.cl-card--list .cl-card__body { padding: var(--cl-space-md); }
.cl-card--list .cl-card__title { font-size: .95rem; }
.cl-card--list .cl-card__excerpt { display: none; }

/* =============================================
   HOME — POST GRID LAYOUTS
   ============================================= */
.cl-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--cl-space-lg);
}
.cl-posts-grid--2col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.cl-posts-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* Featured + sidebar layout */
.cl-featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--cl-space-lg);
}
.cl-featured-grid__secondary { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--cl-space-md); }

/* Category section home */
.cl-home-section { margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-2xl); }

/* =============================================
   HOMEPAGE CATEGORY WIDGET
   ============================================= */
.cl-cat-tabs { display: flex; gap: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cl-border); margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-lg); }
.cl-cat-tab {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cl-text-muted);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--cl-transition), border-color var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-cat-tab:hover { color: var(--cl-navy); }
.cl-cat-tab.is-active { color: var(--cl-blue); border-color: var(--cl-blue); }

/* =============================================
   SINGLE POST LAYOUT
   ============================================= */
.cl-single-header {
  background: var(--cl-white);
  padding: var(--cl-space-xl) 0 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-xl);
}
.cl-post-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md);
}
.cl-post-category-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-sm);
}
.cl-single-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md);
  line-height: 1.15;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.cl-post-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cl-space-md);
  padding: var(--cl-space-md) 0;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--cl-text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
}
.cl-post-meta-bar__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.cl-post-meta-bar__item svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: var(--cl-text-light); }
.cl-post-meta-bar__author { font-weight: 700; color: var(--cl-text-primary); }
.cl-post-meta-bar__date { color: var(--cl-text-muted); }
.cl-post-meta-bar__reading {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cl-text-secondary);
}

/* Featured image */
.cl-post-featured-image {
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-md);
}
.cl-post-featured-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.cl-post-featured-image figcaption {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--cl-text-muted);
  padding: var(--cl-space-sm) var(--cl-space-md);
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
}

/* Post content */
.cl-post-content {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--cl-text-primary);
}
.cl-post-content p { margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-lg); }
.cl-post-content h2 { margin: var(--cl-space-xl) 0 var(--cl-space-md); padding-top: var(--cl-space-sm); }
.cl-post-content h3 { margin: var(--cl-space-lg) 0 var(--cl-space-sm); }
.cl-post-content ul, .cl-post-content ol { padding-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-lg); }
.cl-post-content ul { list-style: disc; }
.cl-post-content ol { list-style: decimal; }
.cl-post-content li { margin-bottom: .4em; }
.cl-post-content img { border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md); margin: var(--cl-space-lg) 0; }
.cl-post-content a { text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(30,111,217,.3); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.cl-post-content a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-post-content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: var(--cl-space-xl) 0; font-size: .9rem; }
.cl-post-content th { background: var(--cl-navy); color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; font-size: .82rem; }
.cl-post-content td { border: 1px solid var(--cl-border); padding: 10px 14px; }
.cl-post-content tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--cl-off-white); }

/* Table of contents */
.cl-toc {
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cl-blue);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  padding: var(--cl-space-lg);
  margin: var(--cl-space-xl) 0;
}
.cl-toc__title {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cl-navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.cl-toc__list { padding-left: 1em; list-style: decimal; }
.cl-toc__list li { margin-bottom: .3em; font-size: .88rem; }
.cl-toc__list a { color: var(--cl-blue); text-decoration: none; }
.cl-toc__list a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Car spec table */
.cl-spec-table {
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: var(--cl-space-xl) 0;
}
.cl-spec-table__header {
  background: var(--cl-navy);
  padding: var(--cl-space-md) var(--cl-space-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cl-space-sm);
}
.cl-spec-table__header svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-spec-table__header h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin: 0; }
.cl-spec-table__body { padding: var(--cl-space-md); }
.cl-spec-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px var(--cl-space-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  font-size: .88rem;
}
.cl-spec-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cl-spec-row dt { color: var(--cl-text-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.cl-spec-row dd { font-weight: 700; color: var(--cl-text-primary); }

/* Rating box */
.cl-rating-box {
  background: var(--cl-navy);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--cl-space-xl);
  margin: var(--cl-space-xl) 0;
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--cl-space-xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.cl-rating-score {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  padding: var(--cl-space-lg) var(--cl-space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cl-rating-score__num {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
}
.cl-rating-score__label { font-size: .7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-top: 4px; }
.cl-rating-criteria { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.cl-rating-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr 40px; align-items: center; gap: var(--cl-space-sm); font-size: .82rem; }
.cl-rating-bar__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.cl-rating-bar__track { height: 6px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.cl-rating-bar__fill { height: 100%; background: var(--cl-blue); border-radius: 3px; transition: width .8s ease; }
.cl-rating-bar__val { text-align: right; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }

/* Tags */
.cl-post-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cl-space-sm);
  margin: var(--cl-space-xl) 0;
}
.cl-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--cl-text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-tag:hover { border-color: var(--cl-blue); color: var(--cl-blue); background: rgba(30,111,217,.05); }

/* Author box */
.cl-author-box {
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--cl-space-xl);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cl-space-xl);
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin: var(--cl-space-xl) 0;
}
.cl-author-box__avatar {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid var(--cl-blue);
}
.cl-author-box__avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cl-author-box__name { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--cl-navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cl-author-box__role { font-size: .75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--cl-blue); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-sm); }
.cl-author-box__bio { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--cl-text-secondary); line-height: 1.65; }
.cl-author-box__links { display: flex; gap: var(--cl-space-sm); margin-top: var(--cl-space-md); }
.cl-author-box__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cl-text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-author-box__link:hover { border-color: var(--cl-blue); color: var(--cl-blue); }

/* Share buttons */
.cl-share-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cl-space-sm);
  margin: var(--cl-space-xl) 0;
  padding: var(--cl-space-md);
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
}
.cl-share-bar__label { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cl-text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-right: var(--cl-space-sm); }
.cl-share-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  transition: opacity var(--cl-transition), transform var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-share-btn:hover { opacity: .85; transform: translateY(-1px); color: #fff; }
.cl-share-btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: currentColor; }
.cl-share-btn--twitter  { background: #1DA1F2; }
.cl-share-btn--facebook { background: #1877F2; }
.cl-share-btn--linkedin { background: #0A66C2; }
.cl-share-btn--copy     { background: var(--cl-navy); }

/* =============================================
   SIDEBAR WIDGETS
   ============================================= */
.cl-sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--cl-white);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-xl);
}
.cl-widget-title {
  background: var(--cl-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 12px var(--cl-space-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cl-space-sm);
}
.cl-widget-title::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 3px; height: 16px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.cl-widget-body { padding: var(--cl-space-lg); }

/* Popular posts widget */
.cl-popular-posts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--cl-space-md); }
.cl-popular-post { display: flex; gap: var(--cl-space-md); align-items: flex-start; }
.cl-popular-post__num {
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cl-silver-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 28px;
}
.cl-popular-post__thumb {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 70px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cl-silver-light);
}
.cl-popular-post__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cl-popular-post__title { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cl-navy); line-height: 1.35; }
.cl-popular-post__title a { color: inherit; }
.cl-popular-post__title a:hover { color: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-popular-post__date { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--cl-text-muted); margin-top: 3px; }

/* Categories widget */
.cl-categories-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.cl-categories-list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  color: var(--cl-text-primary);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--cl-transition), padding-left var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-categories-list a:hover { color: var(--cl-blue); padding-left: 6px; }
.cl-categories-list a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cl-cat-count {
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cl-text-muted);
}

/* Newsletter widget */
.cl-newsletter-widget { text-align: center; }
.cl-newsletter-widget__icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-sm); }
.cl-newsletter-widget h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-sm); color: var(--cl-navy); }
.cl-newsletter-widget p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--cl-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md); }
.cl-newsletter-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--cl-space-sm); }
.cl-newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  font-size: .88rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--cl-transition);
  width: 100%;
}
.cl-newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .88rem;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--cl-blue);
  transition: background var(--cl-transition), color var(--cl-transition), transform var(--cl-transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cl-btn:hover { background: var(--cl-blue-hover); border-color: var(--cl-blue-hover); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.cl-btn--full { width: 100%; }
.cl-btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-btn--outline:hover { background: var(--cl-blue); color: #fff; }

/* Ad widget */
.cl-ad-widget {
  background: var(--cl-white);
  border: 1px dashed var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--cl-space-xl);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-xl);
  min-height: 260px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cl-text-light);
  font-size: .8rem;
}

/* =============================================
   PAGINATION
   ============================================= */
.cl-pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cl-space-sm);
  margin: var(--cl-space-2xl) 0;
}
.cl-pagination a,
.cl-pagination span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-pagination a { background: var(--cl-white); border: 1px solid var(--cl-border); color: var(--cl-text-primary); box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-sm); }
.cl-pagination a:hover { background: var(--cl-blue); border-color: var(--cl-blue); color: #fff; }
.cl-pagination .current { background: var(--cl-blue); color: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-pagination .dots { background: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; color: var(--cl-text-muted); }
.cl-pagination .prev, .cl-pagination .next { width: auto; padding: 0 16px; gap: 6px; }

/* =============================================
   COMMENTS
   ============================================= */
.cl-comments-section {
  background: var(--cl-white);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--cl-space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-card);
  margin-top: var(--cl-space-xl);
}
.cl-comments-section h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-xl); }
.comment-list { list-style: none; }
.comment-body {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cl-space-lg);
  padding: var(--cl-space-lg) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
}
.comment-author img { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
.comment-content p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--cl-text-secondary); }
.comment-meta { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--cl-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-sm); }
.comment-reply-link { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--cl-blue); font-weight: 700; }

.comment-respond { margin-top: var(--cl-space-xl); }
.comment-respond h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-lg); }
.comment-form label { display: block; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cl-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: .9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--cl-transition);
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md);
}
.comment-form textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.comment-form input:focus, .comment-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--cl-blue); background: #fff; }
.comment-form .submit { @extend .cl-btn; }
#submit {
  padding: 11px 28px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--cl-transition);
}
#submit:hover { background: var(--cl-blue-hover); }

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
#colophon {
  background: var(--cl-footer-bg);
  color: var(--cl-silver);
  padding: var(--cl-space-2xl) 0 0;
  margin-top: var(--cl-space-2xl);
}
.cl-footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--cl-space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--cl-space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.cl-footer-brand__logo { margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md); }
.cl-footer-brand__desc { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(192,200,216,.7); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-lg); max-width: 30ch; }
.cl-footer-brand__social { display: flex; gap: var(--cl-space-sm); }
.cl-footer-social-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: var(--cl-silver);
  transition: background var(--cl-transition), color var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-footer-social-link:hover { background: var(--cl-blue); color: #fff; }
.cl-footer-social-link svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: currentColor; }

.cl-footer-widget-title {
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cl-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--cl-space-sm);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cl-blue);
  display: inline-block;
}
.cl-footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.cl-footer-links a {
  color: rgba(192,200,216,.7);
  font-size: .85rem;
  transition: color var(--cl-transition), padding-left var(--cl-transition);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.cl-footer-links a::before { content: '›'; color: var(--cl-blue); font-size: 1rem; }
.cl-footer-links a:hover { color: var(--cl-white); padding-left: 4px; }

.cl-footer-bottom {
  padding: var(--cl-space-lg) 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--cl-space-md);
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(192,200,216,.5);
}
.cl-footer-bottom a { color: rgba(192,200,216,.5); }
.cl-footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--cl-silver); }
.cl-footer-bottom-nav { display: flex; gap: var(--cl-space-lg); }

/* =============================================
   ARCHIVE / CATEGORY PAGE
   ============================================= */
.cl-archive-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cl-navy) 0%, var(--cl-navy-light) 100%);
  padding: var(--cl-space-xl) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-xl);
}
.cl-archive-header__eyebrow {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cl-blue);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-sm);
}
.cl-archive-header h1 { color: var(--cl-white); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
.cl-archive-header p { color: var(--cl-silver); font-size: .9rem; margin-top: var(--cl-space-sm); }

/* =============================================
   SEARCH RESULTS
   ============================================= */
.cl-search-result {
  background: var(--cl-white);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  padding: var(--cl-space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md);
  box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cl-space-lg);
  transition: box-shadow var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-search-result:hover { box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-md); }
.cl-search-result__thumb { flex-shrink: 0; width: 120px; height: 90px; border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md); overflow: hidden; }
.cl-search-result__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cl-search-result h2 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-sm); }
.cl-search-result p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--cl-text-secondary); }
.cl-search-result__url { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--cl-success); margin-top: var(--cl-space-sm); }

/* =============================================
   404 PAGE
   ============================================= */
.cl-404 { text-align: center; padding: var(--cl-space-2xl) var(--cl-space-lg); }
.cl-404__num { font-size: 8rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--cl-silver-light); font-family: var(--cl-font-display); line-height: 1; }
.cl-404 h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md); }
.cl-404 p { color: var(--cl-text-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-xl); }

/* =============================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================= */
.cl-text-center { text-align: center; }
.cl-text-blue { color: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-bg-white { background: var(--cl-white); }
.cl-bg-offwhite { background: var(--cl-off-white); }
.cl-mt-xl { margin-top: var(--cl-space-xl); }
.cl-mb-xl { margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-xl); }
.cl-hidden { display: none; }
.cl-visible { display: block; }

/* Reading progress bar */
.cl-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  z-index: 9999;
  width: 0;
  transition: width .1s linear;
}

/* Sticky sidebar ad */
.cl-sticky-widget { position: sticky; top: 80px; }

/* Back to top */
.cl-back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--cl-space-xl);
  right: var(--cl-space-xl);
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--cl-transition), transform var(--cl-transition);
  z-index: 500;
}
.cl-back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.cl-back-to-top:hover { background: var(--cl-blue-hover); transform: translateY(-3px); color: #fff; }
.cl-back-to-top svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: currentColor; }

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤ 1024px)
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cl-sidebar { flex: 0 0 280px; }
  .cl-posts-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cl-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cl-hero__image-wrap { display: none; }
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤ 768px)
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --cl-space-xl: 28px; --cl-space-2xl: 44px; }

  .cl-topbar { display: none; }

  /* Header */
  .cl-header__inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .cl-header__search { display: none; }

  /* Navigation */
  .cl-menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .cl-nav-wrapper { position: relative; }
  #primary-menu {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--cl-navy);
    z-index: 998;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-lg);
  }
  #primary-menu.is-open { display: flex; }
  .cl-primary-nav > li > a { padding: 13px var(--cl-space-lg); }
  .cl-primary-nav .sub-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  }
  .cl-primary-nav .sub-menu a { padding-left: 36px; }

  /* Layout */
  .cl-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .cl-sidebar { flex: none; width: 100%; }
  .cl-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cl-posts-grid--2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cl-posts-grid--3col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cl-featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cl-card--featured { flex-direction: column; }
  .cl-card--featured .cl-card__thumb { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }

  /* Post */
  .cl-rating-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cl-author-box { flex-direction: column; }
  .cl-share-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; }

  /* Footer */
  .cl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cl-footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  /* Pagination */
  .cl-pagination a, .cl-pagination span { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

  /* Back to top */
  .cl-back-to-top { bottom: var(--cl-space-lg); right: var(--cl-space-lg); }
}

/* =============================================
   PRINT STYLES
   ============================================= */
@media print {
  #masthead, .cl-topbar, #secondary, .cl-share-bar,
  .cl-back-to-top, .cl-progress-bar, .cl-ad-widget,
  .cl-newsletter-widget, #respond, .navigation { display: none !important; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; color: #000; background: #fff; }
  .cl-post-content a::after { content: ' (' attr(href) ')'; font-size: .8em; color: #555; }
}

/* =============================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
  .cl-ticker__track { animation: none; }
}

/* =============================================
   CARLABS v1.1 — BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
   ============================================= */

/* ---- 1. TICKER FIX: overflow hidden, clips beyond LATEST button ---- */
.cl-ticker {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
.cl-ticker__inner {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
/* Mask the scrolling text so it fades near the LATEST button */
.cl-ticker__track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black 90%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ---- 2. SECTION SPACING: proper breathing room between sections ---- */
.cl-hero            { margin-bottom: 0; }
.cl-ticker          { margin-bottom: 0; }
#content            { padding: 0 !important; }

/* Gap strip between hero and ticker */
.cl-hero + .cl-ticker {
  border-top: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* Gap strip between ticker and main content */
.cl-ticker + .site-main,
.cl-ticker ~ .site-main {
  padding-top: var(--cl-space-2xl) !important;
}

/* All homepage sections: consistent spacing */
.cl-home-section {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.cl-home-section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Section separator line */
.cl-home-section + .cl-home-section {
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Main content area top padding */
.site-main { padding: var(--cl-space-2xl) 0; }

/* Featured section bottom gap */
.cl-featured-grid { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---- 3. CATEGORY SECTION PAGINATION ---- */
.cl-cat-pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.cl-cat-pagination a,
.cl-cat-pagination span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  background: var(--cl-white);
  color: var(--cl-text-primary);
  transition: all var(--cl-transition);
  box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-sm);
}
.cl-cat-pagination a:hover  { background: var(--cl-blue); border-color: var(--cl-blue); color: #fff; }
.cl-cat-pagination .current { background: var(--cl-blue); border-color: var(--cl-blue); color: #fff; }
.cl-cat-pagination .dots    { background: none; border: none; box-shadow: none; color: var(--cl-text-muted); }

/* ---- 4. SIDEBAR REDESIGN ---- */
/* Search widget */
.cl-sidebar-search {
  background: var(--cl-white);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.cl-sidebar-search-form {
  display: flex;
  border: 2px solid var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  margin: var(--cl-space-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-sidebar-search-form:focus-within { border-color: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-sidebar-search-form input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--cl-text-primary);
  background: none;
}
.cl-sidebar-search-form button {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--cl-transition);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.cl-sidebar-search-form button:hover { background: var(--cl-blue-hover); }
.cl-sidebar-search-form button svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; }

/* Recent post card in sidebar */
.cl-recent-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.cl-recent-post:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.cl-recent-post__thumb {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 72px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cl-silver-light);
  position: relative;
}
.cl-recent-post__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cl-recent-post__cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px; left: 4px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.cl-recent-post__body {}
.cl-recent-post__title {
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cl-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.cl-recent-post__title a { color: inherit; }
.cl-recent-post__title a:hover { color: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-recent-post__meta {
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--cl-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Must-read / Trending box */
.cl-trending-list { list-style: none; }
.cl-trending-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cl-trending-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cl-trending-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--cl-navy);
  color: var(--cl-silver);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.cl-trending-item:nth-child(1) .cl-trending-num { background: #C9A227; color: #fff; }
.cl-trending-item:nth-child(2) .cl-trending-num { background: #A8A9AD; color: #fff; }
.cl-trending-item:nth-child(3) .cl-trending-num { background: #B87333; color: #fff; }
.cl-trending-title {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cl-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.cl-trending-title a { color: inherit; }
.cl-trending-title a:hover { color: var(--cl-blue); }
.cl-trending-meta { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--cl-text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ---- 5. POST META: Author avatar ---- */
.cl-post-meta-bar__author-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cl-post-meta-bar__avatar {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--cl-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cl-post-meta-bar__avatar img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* ---- 6. HEADER SEARCH BUTTON icon visibility ---- */
.cl-header-search-form button {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8) !important;
  font-size: 0;  /* hide any text fallback */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 7px 14px;
}
.cl-header-search-form button svg {
  display: block !important;
  width: 17px; height: 17px;
  fill: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}
.cl-header-search-form button:hover svg { fill: #fff; }

/* ---- 7. SHARE BAR: WhatsApp button ---- */
.cl-share-btn--whatsapp { background: #25D366; }

/* ---- 8. AUTHOR BOX: only show once, cleaner ---- */
/* Remove duplicate author boxes if theme generates two */
.cl-author-box ~ .cl-author-box { display: none !important; }

/* ---- 9. MOBILE SUBMENU: hidden by default, JS toggles ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cl-primary-nav .sub-menu {
    display: none !important;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
  }
  .cl-primary-nav li.submenu-open > .sub-menu {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  /* Dropdown arrow indicator */
  .cl-has-submenu > a::after {
    content: '';
    display: none;
  }
  .cl-has-submenu > .cl-submenu-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    position: absolute;
    right: 0; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--cl-silver);
    cursor: pointer;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
  .cl-has-submenu { position: relative; }
  .cl-has-submenu.submenu-open > .cl-submenu-toggle { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg); }

  /* Mobile: 2-col post grid */
  .cl-posts-grid,
  .cl-posts-grid--3col,
  .cl-posts-grid--4col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  /* Smaller cards on mobile */
  .cl-card__thumb { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
  .cl-card__body { padding: 10px 12px; }
  .cl-card__title { font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.3; }
  .cl-card__excerpt { display: none; } /* hide excerpt on mobile for compactness */
  .cl-card__meta { padding-top: 8px; font-size: .68rem; gap: 6px; }
  .cl-card__read-time { font-size: .65rem; }

  /* Featured article: show on mobile, just scaled down */
  .cl-card--featured {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    grid-column: span 2 !important;
  }
  .cl-card--featured .cl-card__thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important;
    height: auto;
  }
  .cl-card--featured .cl-card__body {
    padding: 14px !important;
  }
  .cl-card--featured .cl-card__title {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }

  /* Featured grid stacks on mobile */
  .cl-featured-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .cl-featured-grid .cl-card--featured { grid-column: span 1 !important; }

  /* Posts grid override for 2col */
  .cl-posts-grid--2col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }

  /* Share bar on mobile */
  .cl-share-bar { gap: 6px; }
  .cl-share-btn { padding: 6px 10px; font-size: .72rem; gap: 4px; }

  /* Author box mobile */
  .cl-author-box { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
}

/* ---- 10. COMMENT SECTION: hide website field, math captcha styling ---- */
.comment-form-url { display: none !important; }

.cl-math-captcha {
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: var(--cl-space-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cl-math-captcha label {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cl-text-primary);
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.cl-math-captcha input[type="text"] {
  width: 70px !important;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 10px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cl-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-sm) !important;
  font-size: .95rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.cl-math-captcha input:focus { border-color: var(--cl-blue) !important; }
.cl-math-captcha__question {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cl-navy);
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
}

/* ---- 11. GENERAL REFINEMENTS ---- */
/* Card hover refinement */
.cl-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(10,22,40,.15); }

/* Section title accent */
.cl-section-title::before {
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--cl-blue), var(--cl-blue-hover));
}

/* Remove orphan spacing */
.cl-home-section:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

/* Ticker label polish */
.cl-ticker__label {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  letter-spacing: .12em;
}

/* Make section view-all look better */
.cl-section-viewall {
  border: 1px solid var(--cl-blue);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all var(--cl-transition);
}
.cl-section-viewall:hover {
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* Google Trust badge (Web Stories / Fact-check label) */
.cl-trust-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #34A853;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-sm);
}
.cl-trust-label svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; fill: currentColor; }


/* =============================================
   CARLABS v1.2 — SIDEBAR COMPLETE REDESIGN
   Override ALL default WP widget styles
   ============================================= */

/* ---- Reset default WP widget styles ---- */
#secondary .widget,
#secondary .widget_text,
#secondary .widget_recent_entries,
#secondary .widget_search,
#secondary .widget_categories,
#secondary .widget_tag_cloud,
#secondary .widget_archive,
#secondary .widget_recent_comments {
  background: var(--cl-white) !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--cl-shadow-card) !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* ---- Widget title override ---- */
#secondary .widget-title,
#secondary h2.widget-title,
#secondary h3.widget-title,
.widgettitle,
.cl-widget-title {
  background: var(--cl-navy) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display) !important;
  font-size: .88rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: .07em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 12px 18px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}
#secondary .widget-title::before,
.cl-widget-title::before {
  content: '' !important;
  display: block !important;
  width: 3px !important;
  height: 16px !important;
  background: var(--cl-blue) !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* ---- Widget body padding ---- */
#secondary .widget ul,
#secondary .widget_recent_entries ul,
#secondary .widget_categories ul,
#secondary .widget_archive ul {
  padding: 10px 16px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

/* ---- Default WP Recent Posts list ---- */
#secondary .widget_recent_entries ul li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border) !important;
  padding: 10px 0 !important;
}
#secondary .widget_recent_entries ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none !important;
}
#secondary .widget_recent_entries ul li a {
  font-size: .875rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--cl-navy) !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: color var(--cl-transition) !important;
}
#secondary .widget_recent_entries ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--cl-blue) !important;
  padding-left: 6px !important;
}
#secondary .widget_recent_entries .post-date {
  font-size: .72rem !important;
  color: var(--cl-text-muted) !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* ---- Default WP Categories ---- */
#secondary .widget_categories ul li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border) !important;
}
#secondary .widget_categories ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }
#secondary .widget_categories ul li a {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 9px 0 !important;
  color: var(--cl-text-primary) !important;
  font-size: .875rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  transition: all var(--cl-transition) !important;
}
#secondary .widget_categories ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--cl-blue) !important;
  padding-left: 6px !important;
}

/* ---- Default WP Search widget ---- */
#secondary .widget_search .search-form {
  padding: 16px !important;
}
#secondary .widget_search .search-field,
#secondary .widget_search input[type="search"] {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cl-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md) !important;
  font-family: var(--cl-font-body) !important;
  font-size: .88rem !important;
  outline: none !important;
  color: var(--cl-text-primary) !important;
  background: var(--cl-off-white) !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: border-color var(--cl-transition) !important;
}
#secondary .widget_search .search-field:focus,
#secondary .widget_search input[type="search"]:focus {
  border-color: var(--cl-blue) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
}
#secondary .widget_search .search-submit,
#secondary .widget_search input[type="submit"] {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  background: var(--cl-blue) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md) !important;
  font-family: var(--cl-font-body) !important;
  font-size: .88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: background var(--cl-transition) !important;
  letter-spacing: .03em !important;
}
#secondary .widget_search .search-submit:hover,
#secondary .widget_search input[type="submit"]:hover {
  background: var(--cl-blue-hover) !important;
}

/* =============================================
   CUSTOM SIDEBAR WIDGET CARDS — v1.2 full redesign
   ============================================= */

/* ---- Outer widget container ---- */
.cl-sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--cl-white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(10,22,40,.09), 0 1px 4px rgba(10,22,40,.06);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(214,220,232,.6);
}

/* ---- Widget title bar ---- */
.cl-widget-title {
  background: var(--cl-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--cl-blue);
}
.cl-widget-title::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 3px;
  height: 15px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  border-radius: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Widget body ---- */
.cl-widget-body {
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

/* =============================================
   SIDEBAR SEARCH — v1.2
   ============================================= */
.cl-sidebar-search-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  transition: border-color .22s, box-shadow .22s;
}
.cl-sidebar-search-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--cl-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30,111,217,.12);
  background: #fff;
}
.cl-sidebar-search-form input[type="search"],
.cl-sidebar-search-form input[type="text"] {
  flex: 1;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 10px 16px !important;
  font-size: .875rem !important;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--cl-text-primary);
  background: transparent !important;
  min-width: 0;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}
.cl-sidebar-search-form input::placeholder { color: var(--cl-text-light); }
.cl-sidebar-search-form button {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .22s, transform .22s;
}
.cl-sidebar-search-form button:hover {
  background: var(--cl-blue-hover);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.cl-sidebar-search-form button svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: #fff;
  display: block;
}

/* =============================================
   TRENDING NOW WIDGET — v1.2
   ============================================= */
.cl-trending-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

.cl-trending-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  transition: background .15s;
}
.cl-trending-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 4px; }

.cl-trending-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--cl-navy);
  color: var(--cl-silver);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
/* Gold/Silver/Bronze for top 3 */
.cl-trending-item:nth-child(1) .cl-trending-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#C9A227,#F0C84A);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(201,162,39,.35);
}
.cl-trending-item:nth-child(2) .cl-trending-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#8A9BB0,#A8B5C8);
  color: #fff;
}
.cl-trending-item:nth-child(3) .cl-trending-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#A05C30,#C87941);
  color: #fff;
}

.cl-trending-content { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

.cl-trending-title {
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cl-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.cl-trending-title a {
  color: inherit;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cl-trending-title a:hover { color: var(--cl-blue); }

.cl-trending-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--cl-text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cl-trending-meta .cl-card__category {
  position: static;
  font-size: .62rem;
  padding: 2px 7px;
}

/* =============================================
   RECENT POSTS WIDGET — v1.2 Card Style
   ============================================= */
.cl-recent-posts-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }

.cl-recent-post {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 82px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  align-items: start;
}
.cl-recent-post:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 4px; }

.cl-recent-post__thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 82px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cl-silver-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cl-recent-post__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.cl-recent-post:hover .cl-recent-post__thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.cl-recent-post__cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  left: 4px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .58rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cl-recent-post__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 0;
}

.cl-recent-post__title {
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cl-navy);
  line-height: 1.38;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cl-recent-post__title a { color: inherit; }
.cl-recent-post__title a:hover { color: var(--cl-blue); }

.cl-recent-post__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .69rem;
  color: var(--cl-text-muted);
}
.cl-recent-post__meta .sep { opacity: .4; }

/* =============================================
   CATEGORIES WIDGET — v1.2 enhanced
   ============================================= */
.cl-categories-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }

.cl-categories-list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 9px 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cl-border);
  color: var(--cl-text-primary);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all .2s;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cl-categories-list a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cl-categories-list a:hover {
  color: var(--cl-blue);
  padding-left: 10px;
}
.cl-categories-list a::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s;
  transform: scale(0);
}
.cl-categories-list a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.cl-cat-count {
  background: var(--cl-navy);
  color: var(--cl-silver);
  padding: 2px 9px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* =============================================
   NEWSLETTER WIDGET — v1.2
   ============================================= */
.cl-newsletter-widget {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--cl-navy) 0%, var(--cl-navy-light) 100%);
  padding: 22px 18px !important;
  text-align: center;
}
.cl-newsletter-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}
.cl-newsletter-widget h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-family: var(--cl-font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.cl-newsletter-widget p {
  color: rgba(192,200,216,.8);
  font-size: .8rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cl-newsletter-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.cl-newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .875rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.cl-newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.cl-newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  border-color: var(--cl-blue);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.cl-newsletter-form .cl-btn {
  background: var(--cl-blue);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--cl-radius-md);
  padding: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .875rem;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.cl-newsletter-form .cl-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cl-blue-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.cl-newsletter-disclaimer {
  font-size: .65rem;
  color: rgba(192,200,216,.45);
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* =============================================
   TAGS CLOUD — v1.2
   ============================================= */
.cl-tags-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 2px 0;
}
.cl-tags-cloud .cl-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .73rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cl-text-secondary);
  background: var(--cl-off-white);
  transition: all .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cl-tags-cloud .cl-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--cl-blue);
  color: var(--cl-blue);
  background: rgba(30,111,217,.06);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.cl-tags-cloud .cl-tag-count {
  font-size: .6rem;
  opacity: .55;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* =============================================
   AD WIDGET SLOT — v1.2
   ============================================= */
.cl-ad-slot {
  background: var(--cl-white);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--cl-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  min-height: 260px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--cl-text-light);
}
.cl-ad-slot__label {
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cl-border-dark);
}

/* =============================================
   SIDEBAR RESPONSIVE
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cl-sidebar {
    flex: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 32px;
  }
  .cl-sidebar-widget { margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .cl-recent-post { grid-template-columns: 70px 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .cl-recent-post__thumb { width: 70px; height: 52px; }
}