/*
Theme Name: NewsMobile Light
Theme URI: https://www.newsmobile.in
Author: NewsMobile
Author URI: https://www.newsmobile.in
Description: The light/white edition of the NewsMobile US theme. A clean, high-contrast, column-driven front page (Top Story, Top News and a live Latest feed), an NM Verified fact-check band, a Trump Tracker, U.S. & World sections, breaking-news ticker and built-in video — in NewsMobile's blue and red on white. Identical to NewsMobile (dark) except palette. No gradients, no clutter.
Version: 2.16.1
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 6.6
Text Domain: newsmobile
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
*/

/* ===================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   =================================================================== */
:root{
  /* Brand — sampled from the NewsMobile mark */
  --nm-blue:        #1b4dc8;   /* "NEWS" blue */
  --nm-blue-deep:   #12369a;
  --nm-red:         #d21f2b;   /* "MOBILE" red */
  --nm-red-deep:    #a5121c;

  /* Surfaces — light, editorial */
  --bg:             #ffffff;
  --bg-alt:         #f4f5f7;
  --paper:          #fbfbfc;
  --card:           #ffffff;
  --card-hover:     #f7f8fa;
  --border:         #e2e4e9;
  --border-strong:  #cfd2da;
  --ink-band:       #0e1216;   /* near-black footer / tracker / cta */

  /* Text */
  --text:           #14181d;   /* headlines / body ink */
  --text-dim:       #3d434c;
  --text-mute:      #6b7178;
  --text-faint:     #8b9096;

  /* Type — editorial serif system: Fraunces headlines, Merriweather body */
  --font-head:  "Times New Roman", Times, Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans:  "Libre Franklin", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: "Times New Roman", Times, Georgia, serif;

  --maxw: 1400px;
  --radius-sm: 2px;
  --radius: 3px;
  --radius-lg: 4px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(20,24,29,.06);
  --shadow:    0 6px 20px rgba(20,24,29,.10);
}

/* ===================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   =================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; scroll-behavior:smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; }
}
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:800; line-height:1.18; margin:0 0 .5em; color:var(--text); letter-spacing:-.01em; }
/* Uppercase UI/section labels stay in the sans for crisp editorial chrome;
   story headlines keep the Fraunces serif from the base rule above. */
.section-heading h2, .sidebar-block__title, .frontpage__title,
.tracker-band__eyebrow, .footer-grid h3, .archive-banner h1,
.utility-bar__links a{ font-family:var(--font-sans); }
p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; height:auto; }
ul,ol{ margin:0; padding:0; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
input{ font-family:inherit; }

.container{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }

.screen-reader-text{
  position:absolute !important; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;
  clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px); white-space:nowrap; border:0; padding:0; margin:-1px;
}
.skip-link{
  position:fixed; top:-60px; left:12px; z-index:9999; background:var(--nm-blue);
  color:#fff; padding:10px 16px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-weight:700; transition:top .15s;
}
.skip-link:focus{ position:fixed; top:12px; width:auto; height:auto; clip:auto; }

:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--nm-blue); outline-offset:2px; }

.muted-note{ color:var(--text-mute); font-size:.9rem; padding:8px 0; }
.muted-note--band{ text-align:center; margin-top:16px; }

/* Buttons */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
  padding:11px 20px; font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.3px;
  border-radius:var(--radius); border:none; white-space:nowrap; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.btn--cta{ background:var(--nm-red); color:#fff; transition:background .15s; }
.btn--cta:hover{ background:var(--nm-red-deep); }

/* Kickers — editorial section labels */
.kicker{
  display:inline-block; font-weight:800; font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.7px;
  text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;
}
.kicker--red{ color:var(--nm-red); }
.kicker--blue{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
a.kicker:hover{ text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }

.meta, .dek + .meta{ color:var(--text-mute); font-size:.78rem; }
.dek{ color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.5; margin:4px 0 8px; }

/* Section heading used across category blocks / video band / related */
.section-heading{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-strong); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.section-heading h2{
  font-size:1.02rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.6px; margin:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-weight:800;
}
.section-heading a{ font-size:.75rem; color:var(--nm-blue); font-weight:700; white-space:nowrap; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.4px; }
.section-heading a:hover{ color:var(--nm-red); }
.section-heading__dot{
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--nm-red); display:inline-block;
}
.section-heading--band{ border-bottom-color:var(--border-strong); }

/* ===================================================================
   3. HEADER
   =================================================================== */
.site-header{ position:sticky; top:0; z-index:200; background:var(--bg); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); transition:box-shadow .25s ease; }
.site-header.is-scrolled{ box-shadow:var(--shadow); }

.utility-bar{ background:var(--ink-band); border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-band); overflow:hidden; max-height:35px; transition:max-height .3s ease, opacity .25s ease; }
.utility-bar__inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:34px; font-size:.72rem; color:#c7ccd2; }
.utility-bar__links{ display:flex; gap:18px; }
.utility-bar__links a{ text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.6px; font-weight:700; color:#c7ccd2; }
.utility-bar__links a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.utility-bar__social{ display:flex; gap:14px; }
.utility-bar .social-ico{ color:#c7ccd2; }
.utility-bar .social-ico:hover{ color:#fff; }
.social-ico{ color:var(--text-mute); display:inline-flex; transition:color .15s; }
.social-ico:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }

.masthead{ padding:20px 0; transition:padding .3s ease; }
.masthead__inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; }
.masthead__logo{ flex:1; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; }
.site-logo, .custom-logo-link{ display:inline-flex; }
.site-logo img, .custom-logo{ height:120px; width:auto; max-width:420px; display:block; transition:height .3s ease; }

/* --- Animated shrink on scroll (desktop + mobile): the big banner
   collapses so readers get more space, keeping logo + nav + search. --- */
.site-header.is-scrolled .utility-bar{ max-height:0; opacity:0; border-bottom-color:transparent; }
.site-header.is-scrolled .masthead{ padding:9px 0; }
.site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo img,
.site-header.is-scrolled .custom-logo{ height:58px; }
.masthead__actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex:0 0 auto; }

/* Edition switch (US / India) — segmented control */
.edition-switch{ display:inline-flex; border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:999px; overflow:hidden; }
.edition-switch__opt{
  font-family:var(--font-sans); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:6px 12px; color:var(--text-mute); line-height:1; transition:background .15s, color .15s;
}
.edition-switch__opt + .edition-switch__opt{ border-left:1px solid var(--border-strong); }
.edition-switch__opt:hover{ color:var(--text); }
.edition-switch__opt.is-active{ background:var(--nm-red); color:#fff; }
.edition-switch__opt.is-active:hover{ color:#fff; }
.masthead__lead{ flex:0 0 auto; width:120px; display:flex; }

.icon-btn{
  background:none; border:none; color:var(--text); padding:7px; border-radius:50%;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:background .15s;
}
.icon-btn:hover{ background:var(--bg-alt); }

.hamburger{
  display:none; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:5px;
  width:38px; height:38px; background:none; border:none; padding:0;
}
.hamburger span{ display:block; width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--text); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .2s, opacity .2s; }

.nm-search-panel{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; background:var(--bg-alt); transition:max-height .2s ease; }
.nm-search-panel.is-open{ max-height:90px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.nm-search-panel .container{ padding-top:14px; padding-bottom:14px; }

.nm-search-form{ display:flex; max-width:520px; }
.nm-search-form__input{
  flex:1; background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-right:none; color:var(--text);
  padding:11px 14px; border-radius:var(--radius) 0 0 var(--radius); font-size:.92rem;
}
.nm-search-form__input:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--nm-blue); }
.nm-search-form__btn{
  background:var(--nm-blue); color:#fff; border:none; padding:0 18px; border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.nm-search-form__btn:hover{ background:var(--nm-blue-deep); }

.primary-nav{ background:var(--bg); border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:2px solid var(--nm-blue); }
.primary-menu{ list-style:none; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }
.primary-menu > li{ position:relative; }
.primary-menu > li > a{
  display:block; padding:13px 16px; font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text); transition:color .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.primary-menu > li > a:hover,
.primary-menu > li.current-menu-item > a{ color:var(--nm-red); box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 var(--nm-red); }

/* Distinct "NM Verified" nav item — blue, with a check seal. */
.primary-menu > li.menu-item-verified > a{ color:var(--nm-blue); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.primary-menu > li.menu-item-verified > a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue-deep); box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 var(--nm-blue); }
.nm-vcheck{ display:inline-flex; color:var(--nm-blue); }
.nm-vcheck svg{ display:block; }

.primary-menu .sub-menu{
  list-style:none; position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; min-width:216px; background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-top:2px solid var(--nm-red); border-radius:0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius); padding:6px 0;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(4px); transition:opacity .15s, transform .15s, visibility .15s;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); z-index:50;
}
.primary-menu li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.primary-menu li.sub-open > .sub-menu{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); }
.primary-menu .sub-menu a{ display:block; padding:9px 18px; font-size:.82rem; text-transform:none; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0; color:var(--text-dim); }
.primary-menu .sub-menu a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); background:var(--card-hover); }

/* Ticker */
.ticker{ background:var(--bg-alt); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.ticker__inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; height:40px; }
.ticker__label{
  flex:0 0 auto; background:var(--nm-red); color:#fff; font-weight:800; font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.8px; padding:5px 11px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); text-transform:uppercase;
}
.ticker__track-wrap{ flex:1; overflow:hidden; }
.ticker__track{
  list-style:none; display:flex; gap:44px; white-space:nowrap; width:max-content;
  animation:nm-ticker 60s linear infinite;
}
.ticker__track-wrap:hover .ticker__track,
.ticker__track-wrap:focus-within .ticker__track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.ticker__track li a{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--text-dim); font-weight:600; }
.ticker__track li a:hover{ color:var(--nm-red); }
@keyframes nm-ticker{ from{ transform:translateX(0);} to{ transform:translateX(-50%);} }

/* Mobile nav open state */
body.nav-open .hamburger span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
body.nav-open .hamburger span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
body.nav-open .hamburger span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Drawer chrome (head, close, overlay, chevron) — hidden on desktop,
   activated inside the mobile breakpoint. */
.drawer-head{ display:none; }
.drawer-search{ display:none; }
.drawer-edition{ display:none; }
.drawer-close{ background:none; border:none; color:var(--text); padding:8px; display:inline-flex; border-radius:50%; }
.drawer-close:hover{ background:var(--card-hover); }
.nav-overlay{ display:none; }
.submenu-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:none; color:var(--text-mute); padding:8px; }
body.nav-locked{ position:fixed; width:100%; overflow:hidden; }

/* ===================================================================
   4. STORY CARDS & GRIDS
   =================================================================== */
.nm-img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; background:var(--bg-alt); }
.nm-img--placeholder{ object-fit:cover; }

.hero{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.55fr 1fr; gap:36px; padding-top:26px; padding-bottom:8px; align-items:start; }
.hero__lead, .hero__rail{ min-width:0; }
.main-col{ min-width:0; }

.story-card__thumb{ display:block; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius); background:var(--bg-alt); margin-bottom:14px; }
.story-card h1, .story-card h2, .story-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.005em; }
.story-card h1 a:hover, .story-card h2 a:hover, .story-card h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }

.story-card--lead h1{ font-size:2.3rem; line-height:1.1; margin:0 0 12px; }
.story-card--lead .story-card__thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; margin-bottom:18px; }
.story-card--lead .dek{ font-size:1.05rem; }

.story-grid{ display:grid; gap:28px; }
.story-grid--3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); margin:26px 0 8px; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.story-grid--3 h2, .story-grid--3 h3{ font-size:1.12rem; line-height:1.3; margin:0 0 6px; }
.story-grid--3 .story-card__thumb{ margin-bottom:12px; }

/* ===================================================================
   5. SIDEBAR / TRENDING / NEWSLETTER
   =================================================================== */
.sidebar{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:26px; }
.sidebar-block{ background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:22px; }
.sidebar-block__title{
  font-size:.86rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.6px; margin:0 0 14px; font-weight:800;
  padding-bottom:9px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-strong);
}
.sidebar-block__title::after{ content:""; display:block; width:44px; height:2px; background:var(--nm-red); margin-top:9px; }

.ranked-list{ list-style:none; counter-reset:rank; }
.ranked-list li{ counter-increment:rank; display:flex; gap:14px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.ranked-list li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.ranked-list li:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.ranked-list li::before{
  content:counter(rank); font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:800; font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1;
  color:var(--nm-red); flex:0 0 auto; width:26px;
}
.ranked-list h3{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-size:.98rem; line-height:1.32; margin:0; font-weight:700; }
.ranked-list h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.ranked-list .kicker{ font-size:.62rem; margin-bottom:3px; }

/* Compact bulleted list for the sidebar "Most Read" — tight and scannable. */
.sidebar-bullets{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.sidebar-bullets li{
  position:relative; padding:7px 0 7px 16px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); line-height:1.35;
}
.sidebar-bullets li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.sidebar-bullets li:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.sidebar-bullets li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.72em;
  width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--nm-red);
}
.sidebar-bullets li:first-child::before{ top:.4em; }
.sidebar-bullets a{
  font-family:var(--font-sans); font-size:.9rem; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text); display:block;
}
.sidebar-bullets a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }

.newsletter-box{ background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--border); }
.newsletter-box .sidebar-block__title{ border-color:var(--nm-red); }
.newsletter-box p{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--text-dim); margin-bottom:14px; }
.newsletter-box__form input[type=email]{
  width:100%; padding:11px 12px; background:var(--card); color:var(--text); border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:var(--radius); margin-bottom:9px; font-size:.9rem;
}
.newsletter-box__form input[type=email]::placeholder{ color:var(--text-faint); }
.newsletter-box__form input[type=email]:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--nm-blue); }
.newsletter-box__form button{
  width:100%; padding:11px 12px; background:var(--nm-red); color:#fff; border:none; border-radius:var(--radius); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.4px; font-size:.82rem;
}
.newsletter-box__form button:hover{ background:var(--nm-red-deep); }

.story-list--video li{ align-items:center; }
.thumb--play{ position:relative; }
.mini-play{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.mini-play::before{
  content:""; width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(210,31,43,.92);
  display:block; position:relative;
}
.mini-play::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; width:0; height:0; margin-left:-2px;
  border-style:solid; border-width:5px 0 5px 8px; border-color:transparent transparent transparent #fff;
  transform:translate(-40%,-50%);
}

/* ===================================================================
   6. VIDEO SECTION
   =================================================================== */
.video-band{ background:var(--bg-alt); border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding:42px 0 46px; margin-top:12px; }

.video-rail{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr; gap:22px; }
.video-rail--archive{ grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px,1fr)); }

.video-card__thumb{
  position:relative; display:block; aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius); background:#000;
}
.video-card--featured{ grid-row:1 / span 2; }
.video-card--featured .video-card__thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/10; }

.video-card__play{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(14,18,22,.18);
}
.video-card__play svg{
  background:var(--nm-red); border-radius:50%; padding:14px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition:transform .15s, background .15s;
}
.video-card:hover .video-card__play svg{ transform:scale(1.08); background:var(--nm-red-deep); }

.video-badge{
  position:absolute; right:8px; bottom:8px; background:rgba(14,18,22,.85); color:#fff; font-size:.68rem;
  font-weight:700; padding:3px 7px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); letter-spacing:.3px;
}
.video-badge--live{ background:var(--nm-red); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; left:8px; right:auto; }
.video-badge--live .dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; animation:nm-pulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes nm-pulse{ 0%,100%{ opacity:1;} 50%{ opacity:.35;} }

.video-card__body{ padding-top:11px; }
.video-card__body h3{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-size:.98rem; line-height:1.3; margin:0; font-weight:700; }
.video-card--featured .video-card__body h3{ font-size:1.25rem; }
.video-card__body a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.video-card__body .kicker{ font-size:.62rem; margin-bottom:4px; }

/* ===================================================================
   7. CATEGORY GRID (dense list blocks)
   =================================================================== */
.category-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px 40px; padding-top:40px; padding-bottom:14px; }
.category-block{ border-top:2px solid var(--text); padding-top:14px; }
.category-block--blue{ border-top-color:var(--nm-blue); }
.category-block--red{ border-top-color:var(--nm-red); }
.category-block .section-heading{ border-bottom-color:var(--border); }
.category-block .section-heading h2{ font-size:.95rem; }

.story-list{ list-style:none; }
.story-list li{ display:flex; gap:14px; padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.story-list li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.story-list li:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.story-list .thumb{ flex:0 0 104px; aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:var(--bg-alt); }
.story-list h3{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.3; margin:0 0 5px; font-weight:700; }
.story-list h3 a{ transition:color .15s; }
.story-list h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.story-list .dek{ display:none; }

.story-list--archive .thumb{ flex-basis:130px; }
.story-list--archive .dek{ display:block; font-size:.9rem; }

/* ===================================================================
   4b. FRONT PAGE ZONE (Top Story + Top News + Latest News)
   =================================================================== */
.frontpage{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr; gap:36px;
  padding-top:26px; padding-bottom:10px; align-items:start;
}
.frontpage__top, .frontpage__side, .frontpage__topnews, .frontpage__latest{ min-width:0; }

/* Right column: Top News over Latest. */
.frontpage__side{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px;
  border-left:1px solid var(--border); padding-left:32px;
}
.frontpage__topnews, .frontpage__latest{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }

.frontpage__title{
  font-size:.95rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.6px; font-weight:800; margin:0 0 12px;
  padding-bottom:9px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-strong); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.frontpage__title::after{ content:""; display:block; flex:0 0 auto; width:44px; height:2px; background:var(--nm-red); margin-left:2px; }
.frontpage__title--live::after{ display:none; }

/* Smaller main story. */
.frontpage__top{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.frontpage__top .story-card--lead h1{ font-size:1.7rem; }
.frontpage__top .story-card--lead .story-card__thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; }
.frontpage__top .story-card--lead .dek{ font-size:.98rem; }

/* Extra headlines under the Top Story — fills the space, 2-up grid. */
.frontpage__more{
  list-style:none; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0 28px;
  margin-top:18px; padding-top:16px; border-top:2px solid var(--text);
}
.frontpage__more li{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.frontpage__more li:nth-last-child(-n+2){ border-bottom:none; }
.frontpage__more .kicker{ font-size:.64rem; margin-bottom:3px; }
.frontpage__more h3{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.3; margin:0 0 4px; font-weight:700; }
.frontpage__more h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.frontpage__more .meta{ font-size:.74rem; }

/* Front-page side lists: bigger, prominent items (no forced stretch). */
.fp-list{ list-style:none; }
.fp-list li{ display:flex; gap:16px; padding:16px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); align-items:flex-start; }
.fp-list li:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.fp-list li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.fp-list .thumb{ flex:0 0 150px; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:var(--bg-alt); }
.fp-list .kicker{ font-size:.66rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.fp-list h3{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-size:1.22rem; line-height:1.26; margin:0 0 5px; font-weight:700; }
.fp-list h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.fp-list .meta{ font-size:.76rem; }

/* Latest News live dot. */
.live-dot{
  width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--nm-red); display:inline-block; flex:0 0 auto;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(210,31,43,.18);
  animation:nm-pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ===================================================================
   4c. NM VERIFIED BAND (trusted / fact-check treatment)
   =================================================================== */
.verified-band{
  background:var(--bg-alt); border-top:3px solid var(--nm-blue); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  padding:34px 0 38px; margin-top:8px;
}
.verified-band__head{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.verified-badge{
  flex:0 0 auto; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; color:#fff; background:var(--nm-blue);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(27,77,200,.14);
}
.verified-badge svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
.verified-band__titles{ min-width:0; }
.verified-band__eyebrow{
  display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-sans); font-size:.64rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:1.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--nm-blue); margin-bottom:3px;
}
.verified-band__head h2{ font-size:1.5rem; margin:0; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.verified-band__sub{ margin:3px 0 0; color:var(--text-mute); font-size:.9rem; }
.verified-band__all{
  margin-left:auto; align-self:flex-start; font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.5px; color:var(--nm-blue); white-space:nowrap;
}
.verified-band__all:hover{ color:var(--nm-red); }
.verified-band .band-split__list{ border-top-color:var(--nm-blue); }

/* ===================================================================
   4c-2. WATCH — YouTube latest videos (newest first)
   =================================================================== */
.watch-band{ background:var(--bg-alt); border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding:30px 0 32px; margin-top:10px; }
.watch-band__head{ align-items:center; }
.watch-band__head h2{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.watch-band__yt{ display:inline-flex; }
.watch-band__sub{ font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.4px; color:var(--nm-blue); white-space:nowrap; }
.watch-band__sub:hover{ color:var(--nm-red); }

.watch-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; gap:32px; align-items:stretch; }

.watch-card__thumb{ position:relative; display:block; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius); background:#000; border:none; padding:0; cursor:pointer; }
/* Title triggers are buttons styled as plain text links. */
.watch-title{ background:none; border:none; padding:0; margin:0; text-align:left; cursor:pointer; color:inherit; font:inherit; }
.watch-lead h3 .watch-title{ font-family:var(--font-head); }
.watch-list h3 .watch-title{ font-family:var(--font-serif); }
.watch-title:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.watch-card__thumb .nm-img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1); }
.watch-card__ph{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:var(--card); }
.watch-lead .watch-card__thumb{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.watch-lead:hover .watch-card__thumb .nm-img{ transform:scale(1.04); }
.watch-list li:hover .watch-card__thumb .nm-img{ transform:scale(1.04); }

.watch-play{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(14,18,22,.18);
}
.watch-play svg{ background:#FF0000; border-radius:50%; padding:13px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.4); transition:transform .15s; }
.watch-card__thumb:hover .watch-play svg{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.watch-play--sm svg{ padding:8px; }

.watch-lead h3{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1.16; margin:0 0 8px; }
.watch-lead h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }

/* Side list fills the full height next to the lead so there's no empty
   gap below it — items spread evenly. */
.watch-list{ list-style:none; border-top:2px solid var(--text); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between; height:100%; }
.watch-list li{ display:flex; gap:14px; padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); flex:1 1 0; align-items:center; }
.watch-list li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.watch-list .watch-card__thumb--sm{ flex:0 0 150px; aspect-ratio:16/9; margin:0; }
.watch-list h3{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.3; margin:0 0 5px; font-weight:700; }
.watch-list h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.watch-list .meta{ font-size:.74rem; }

/* In-site video player modal */
.nm-video-modal{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:1000; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.nm-video-modal[hidden]{ display:none; }
.nm-video-modal__overlay{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:rgba(0,0,0,.82); }
.nm-video-modal__dialog{ position:relative; width:min(92vw, 960px); }
.nm-video-modal__frame{ position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; background:#000; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
.nm-video-modal__frame iframe{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; }
.nm-video-modal__close{
  position:absolute; top:-46px; right:0; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer; transition:background .15s;
}
.nm-video-modal__close:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.24); }
@media (max-width: 600px){
  .nm-video-modal__close{ top:-44px; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   4c-3. DUAL BAND — U.S. News + World News side by side
   =================================================================== */
.dual-band{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:40px; }
.dual-band__col{ min-width:0; }
.dual-band__col > .section-heading{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.dual-band__lead .story-card__thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; margin-bottom:12px; }
.dual-band__lead h3{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1.15; margin:0 0 8px; }
.dual-band__lead h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.dual-band__lead .dek{ font-size:.98rem; line-height:1.5; margin:0 0 6px; }
.dual-band__list{ list-style:none; border-top:1px solid var(--border); margin-top:14px; padding-top:4px; }
.dual-band__list li{ display:flex; gap:13px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.dual-band__list li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.dual-band__list .thumb{ flex:0 0 92px; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:var(--bg-alt); }
.dual-band__list h3{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-size:.98rem; line-height:1.3; margin:0 0 5px; font-weight:700; }
.dual-band__list h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.dual-band__list .meta{ font-size:.76rem; }

/* ===================================================================
   4d. CURATED CATEGORY BANDS (Politico-style: big lead + supporting)
   =================================================================== */
.cat-band{ padding:44px 0 14px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.cat-band:first-of-type{ border-top:none; }
.cat-band__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:start; }

/* Big lead: large image + sizable serif headline + dek */
.cat-band__lead .story-card__thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; margin-bottom:18px; }
.cat-band__lead h3{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:2rem; line-height:1.12; margin:0 0 12px; }
.cat-band__lead h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.cat-band__lead .dek{ font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.55; margin-bottom:8px; }

/* Supporting stories: medium thumbs, generous spacing */
.cat-band__list{ list-style:none; border-top:2px solid var(--text); padding-top:6px; }
.cat-band__list li{ display:flex; gap:18px; padding:18px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.cat-band__list li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.cat-band__list .thumb{ flex:0 0 150px; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); background:var(--bg-alt); }
.cat-band__list h3{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.32; margin:0 0 7px; font-weight:700; }
.cat-band__list h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.cat-band__list .meta{ font-size:.78rem; }

/* ===================================================================
   7b. FLEXIBLE SECTION BANDS (World / US / Trump focus sections)
   =================================================================== */
.section-band{ padding:34px 0 10px; }
.section-band + .section-band{ padding-top:22px; }

.section-heading--lg{ border-bottom-width:2px; border-bottom-color:var(--text); padding-bottom:10px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.section-heading--lg h2{ font-size:1.35rem; letter-spacing:.2px; }
.section-heading--lg .section-heading__dot{ width:10px; height:10px; }

/* Lead feature + secondary list (used by World News) */
.band-split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.35fr 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:start; }
.band-split__lead .story-card__thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; margin-bottom:16px; }
.band-split__lead h3{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.75rem; line-height:1.14; margin:0 0 10px; }
.band-split__lead h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.band-split__lead .dek{ font-size:1.02rem; }
.band-split__list{ border-top:2px solid var(--text); padding-top:6px; }
.band-split__list li{ padding:15px 0; }
.band-split__list h3{ font-size:1.05rem; }

/* Feature row (used by US News): a large lead spanning the row, then a
   3-up grid of supporting stories — more graphic, fills the space. */
.feature-row{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:34px; margin:0; }
.feature-row .story-card__thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/10; margin-bottom:14px; }
.feature-row h3{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.24rem; line-height:1.24; margin:0 0 8px; }
.feature-row h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.feature-row .dek{ display:block; font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.5; margin:0 0 8px; }

/* First story becomes a wide, prominent lead across the full row. */
.feature-row > .story-card:first-child{
  grid-column:1 / -1;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr; gap:34px; align-items:center;
  padding-bottom:30px; margin-bottom:8px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.feature-row > .story-card:first-child .story-card__thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; margin-bottom:0; }
.feature-row > .story-card:first-child h3{ font-size:2rem; line-height:1.12; margin:0 0 12px; }
.feature-row > .story-card:first-child .dek{ font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.55; }

/* Trump Tracker — signature branded band */
.tracker-band{
  background:var(--bg); color:var(--text); padding:44px 0 48px; margin-top:36px;
  border-top:4px solid var(--nm-red);
}
.tracker-band__head{ margin-bottom:26px; }
.tracker-band__eyebrow{
  display:inline-block; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:1.2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff; background:var(--nm-red); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); margin-bottom:12px;
}
.tracker-band__head h2{ color:var(--text); font-size:2rem; margin:0 0 6px; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.tracker-band__sub{ color:var(--text-mute); font-size:.98rem; margin:0 0 10px; max-width:640px; }
.tracker-band__all{ font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.5px; color:var(--nm-blue); }
.tracker-band__all:hover{ color:var(--nm-red); }

.tracker-band__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:start; }
.tracker-lead__thumb{ display:block; aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius); background:var(--bg-alt); margin-bottom:16px; }
.tracker-lead__body h3{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.7rem; line-height:1.16; margin:0 0 10px; color:var(--text); }
.tracker-lead__body h3 a{ color:var(--text); }
.tracker-lead__body h3 a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.tracker-lead__body .dek{ color:var(--text-mute); font-size:1.02rem; }
.tracker-lead__body .meta{ color:var(--text-mute); }

.tracker-rundown{ list-style:none; counter-reset:trk; border-top:2px solid var(--nm-red); padding-top:4px; }
.tracker-rundown li{
  counter-increment:trk; display:grid; grid-template-columns:34px 1fr; gap:12px; align-items:start;
  padding:15px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.tracker-rundown li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.tracker-rundown li::before{
  content:counter(trk); font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:800; font-size:1.3rem; line-height:1.1;
  color:var(--nm-red);
}
.tracker-rundown a{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-weight:700; font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.3; color:var(--text); display:block; margin-bottom:3px; }
.tracker-rundown a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.tracker-rundown .meta{ color:var(--text-mute); font-size:.74rem; }

/* ===================================================================
   7c. ADVERTISE WITH US — compact, expandable banner
   =================================================================== */
.ad-banner{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-left:4px solid var(--nm-red);
  border-radius:var(--radius); background:var(--bg-alt); margin:30px 0 10px;
}
.ad-banner__head{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
  padding:16px 20px; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; user-select:none;
}
.ad-banner__head::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.ad-banner__titles{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:3px; min-width:0; }
.ad-banner__kicker{
  font-family:var(--font-sans); font-weight:800; font-size:.95rem; letter-spacing:.3px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text);
}
.ad-banner__tag{ color:var(--text-mute); font-size:.9rem; }
.ad-banner__toggle{
  flex:0 0 auto; display:inline-flex; width:34px; height:34px; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:50%; color:var(--text-dim); transition:transform .25s ease, border-color .15s;
}
.ad-banner__head:hover .ad-banner__toggle{ border-color:var(--nm-red); color:var(--nm-red); }
.ad-banner[open] .ad-banner__toggle{ transform:rotate(180deg); }

.ad-banner__body{
  padding:4px 20px 22px; max-width:820px;
  font-family:var(--font-serif); font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.7; color:var(--text-dim);
}
.ad-banner__body p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
.ad-banner__sub{
  font-family:var(--font-sans); font-size:.95rem; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.4px; color:var(--text); margin:1.2em 0 .4em;
}
.ad-banner__contact{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-family:var(--font-sans); font-size:1rem; }
.ad-banner__contact a{ color:var(--nm-blue); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; font-weight:700; }
.ad-banner__contact a:hover{ color:var(--nm-red); }

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

/* ===================================================================
   8. CTA / NEWSLETTER BAND
   =================================================================== */
.cta-band{ background:var(--ink-band); padding:44px 0; margin-top:24px; }
.cta-band__inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cta-band h2{ color:#fff; font-size:1.6rem; margin:0 0 6px; }
.cta-band p{ color:#b9bfc6; margin:0; font-size:.95rem; }
.cta-band__form{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex:0 0 auto; }
.cta-band__form input[type=email]{
  width:280px; padding:13px 15px; border-radius:var(--radius); border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background:var(--card); color:var(--text); font-size:.92rem;
}
.cta-band__form input[type=email]::placeholder{ color:var(--text-faint); }
.cta-band__form input[type=email]:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--nm-blue); }
.cta-band__form button{
  padding:13px 24px; border-radius:var(--radius); border:none; background:var(--nm-red); color:#fff; font-weight:700; white-space:nowrap; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.4px; font-size:.82rem;
}
.cta-band__form button:hover{ background:var(--nm-red-deep); }

/* ===================================================================
   9. SINGLE ARTICLE
   =================================================================== */
.content-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 330px; gap:56px; align-items:start; padding:32px 0 60px; max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; }
.content-grid.container{ max-width:1160px; }

.single-article h1{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:2.5rem; line-height:1.12; margin:6px 0 16px; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.single-article__meta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding-bottom:20px; margin-bottom:24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.author-avatar{ border-radius:50%; }
.single-article .byline{ margin:0; font-size:.9rem; }
.single-article .meta{ margin:0; }

/* Social share row */
.nm-share{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:0 0 24px; }
.nm-share__label{ font-family:var(--font-sans); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-mute); }
.nm-share__list{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.nm-share__btn{
	display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative;
	width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
	background:var(--card); color:var(--text); border:1px solid var(--border);
	cursor:pointer; transition:background .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.nm-share__btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); border-color:transparent; }
.nm-share__btn--facebook:hover{ background:#1877f2; color:#fff; }
.nm-share__btn--twitter:hover{ background:#000; color:#fff; }
.nm-share__btn--linkedin:hover{ background:#0a66c2; color:#fff; }
.nm-share__btn--whatsapp:hover{ background:#25d366; color:#fff; }
.nm-share__btn--email:hover{ background:var(--nm-blue); color:#fff; }
.nm-share__btn--copy:hover{ background:var(--nm-blue); color:#fff; }
.nm-share__icon{ display:inline-flex; line-height:0; }
.nm-share__copied{
	position:absolute; left:50%; top:-30px; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
	background:var(--text); color:var(--bg); font-family:var(--font-sans);
	font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; padding:3px 8px; border-radius:4px;
	white-space:nowrap; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.nm-share__btn--copy.is-copied .nm-share__copied{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.nm-share-footer{ margin:30px 0 0; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.nm-share-footer .nm-share{ margin-bottom:0; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
	.nm-share__btn{ transition:none; }
	.nm-share__btn:hover{ transform:none; }
}

.featured-image{ margin-bottom:24px; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; }
.featured-image img{ width:100%; }

.entry-content{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-size:1.15rem; line-height:1.72; color:var(--text); }
.entry-content p{ margin:0 0 1.3em; }
.entry-content h2,.entry-content h3{ font-family:var(--font-head); color:var(--text); margin-top:1.6em; }
.entry-content a{ color:var(--nm-blue); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
.entry-content a:hover{ color:var(--nm-red); }
.entry-content img{ border-radius:var(--radius); margin:1.4em 0; }
.entry-content blockquote{
  border-left:4px solid var(--nm-red); margin:1.8em 0; padding:2px 0 2px 22px;
  font-family:var(--font-serif); font-style:italic; font-size:1.25rem; color:var(--text);
}
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol{ margin:0 0 1.3em; padding-left:1.4em; }
.entry-content li{ margin-bottom:.4em; }
.entry-content figcaption{ font-family:var(--font-sans); font-size:.82rem; color:var(--text-mute); margin-top:.5em; }
.entry-content hr{ border:none; border-top:1px solid var(--border); margin:2em 0; }
.entry-content table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:1.4em 0; font-family:var(--font-sans); font-size:.94rem; }
.entry-content th, .entry-content td{ border:1px solid var(--border); padding:9px 11px; text-align:left; }
.entry-content th{ background:var(--bg-alt); }

.page-links{ margin:24px 0; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--text-mute); }

.tag-list{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin:30px 0; }
.tag-pill{
  font-size:.78rem; padding:6px 13px; border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:var(--radius); color:var(--text-dim);
}
.tag-pill:hover{ border-color:var(--nm-blue); color:var(--nm-blue); }

.author-box{
  display:flex; gap:16px; background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:22px; margin:30px 0;
}
.author-box img{ border-radius:50%; flex:0 0 auto; }
.author-box h2{ font-size:1rem; margin:0 0 6px; }
.author-box p{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--text-mute); margin:0; }

.related-stories{ margin-top:44px; padding-top:10px; }

/* Comments (default WP markup, restyled for light) */
.comments-wrap{ margin-top:48px; padding-top:32px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.comments-wrap .comment-reply-title,
.comments-wrap h2, .comments-wrap h3{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:1.15rem; }
.comments-wrap ol.comment-list{ list-style:none; margin:0 0 24px; }
.comments-wrap .comment{ background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:16px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.comments-wrap .comment .children{ list-style:none; margin-top:14px; padding-left:24px; }
.comments-wrap .comment-author .avatar{ border-radius:50%; margin-right:10px; vertical-align:middle; }
.comments-wrap .comment-author .fn{ font-style:normal; font-weight:700; }
.comments-wrap .comment-metadata a{ color:var(--text-mute); font-size:.8rem; }
.comments-wrap .comment-content p{ color:var(--text-dim); }
.comments-wrap .comment-form input[type=text],
.comments-wrap .comment-form input[type=email],
.comments-wrap .comment-form input[type=url],
.comments-wrap .comment-form textarea{
  width:100%; background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--border-strong); color:var(--text);
  padding:11px 12px; border-radius:var(--radius); margin-bottom:12px; font-family:inherit;
}
.comments-wrap .comment-form textarea{ min-height:120px; }
.comments-wrap .form-submit input{
  background:var(--nm-blue); color:#fff; border:none; padding:11px 22px; border-radius:var(--radius); font-weight:700;
}
.comments-wrap .form-submit input:hover{ background:var(--nm-blue-deep); }
.comments-wrap .reply a{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--nm-blue); font-weight:700; }

/* ===================================================================
   10. ARCHIVE / SEARCH
   =================================================================== */
.archive-banner{
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--nm-blue);
  padding:0 0 14px; margin:28px 0 26px;
}
.archive-banner--red{ border-bottom-color:var(--nm-red); }
.archive-banner--blue{ border-bottom-color:var(--nm-blue); }
.archive-banner h1{ font-size:1.9rem; margin:0; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.2px; }
.archive-banner__desc{ color:var(--text-mute); font-size:.95rem; margin-top:8px; }

.pagination{ display:flex; gap:8px; margin-top:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.pagination a, .pagination span{
  padding:9px 14px; border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:var(--radius); font-size:.88rem; color:var(--text-dim);
}
.pagination a:hover{ border-color:var(--nm-blue); color:var(--nm-blue); }
.pagination .current{ background:var(--nm-blue); color:#fff; border-color:var(--nm-blue); }

/* 404 */
.error-404{ text-align:center; padding:96px 20px; max-width:540px; margin:0 auto; }
.error-404__code{
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:5.5rem; font-weight:900; line-height:1;
  color:var(--nm-blue); margin-bottom:8px; letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.error-404 h1{ font-size:1.5rem; }
.error-404 p{ color:var(--text-mute); margin-bottom:26px; }
.error-404 .nm-search-form{ margin:0 auto 26px; }
.error-404 .btn{ margin-top:6px; }

/* ===================================================================
   10b. ABOUT PAGE
   =================================================================== */
.about-page{ max-width:820px; padding-top:44px; padding-bottom:64px; }
.about-hero{ border-bottom:2px solid var(--text); padding-bottom:22px; margin-bottom:30px; }
.about-hero h1{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:2.8rem; line-height:1.08; margin:6px 0 12px; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.about-hero__org{ font-weight:800; font-size:1.05rem; margin:0; color:var(--text); }
.about-hero__loc{ color:var(--text-mute); font-size:.95rem; margin:2px 0 0; }

.about-block{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.about-page .entry-content{ font-family:var(--font-serif); font-size:1.15rem; line-height:1.75; color:var(--text); }
.about-page .entry-content p{ margin:0 0 1.3em; }

.about-founder{ margin-top:36px; padding-top:8px; }
.about-founder__role{ font-family:var(--font-sans); font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.5px; font-size:.8rem; color:var(--nm-blue); margin:0 0 14px; }
.about-founder__contact{ font-family:var(--font-sans); font-size:.95rem; margin-top:1.4em; }
.about-founder__contact a{ color:var(--nm-blue); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
.about-founder__contact a:hover{ color:var(--nm-red); }

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .about-page{ padding-top:26px; }
  .about-hero h1{ font-size:2rem; }
  .about-page .entry-content{ font-size:1.08rem; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   11. FOOTER
   =================================================================== */
.site-footer{ background:var(--ink-band); color:#b9bfc6; padding:52px 0 0; margin-top:28px; }
.footer-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 2fr; gap:48px; padding-bottom:36px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.footer-logo{ margin-bottom:16px; display:block; height:auto; width:200px; max-width:100%; }
.footer-brand p{ font-size:.88rem; color:#8b9299; max-width:300px; }
.footer-brand__about{ margin-top:12px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-brand__about a{ color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.4px; }
.footer-brand__about a:hover{ color:var(--nm-blue); }
.footer-brand__sep{ color:#4a5157; }
.footer-social{ margin-top:18px; }
.footer-social .social-ico{ color:#8b9299; }
.footer-social .social-ico:hover{ color:#fff; }

.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:28px; }
.footer-grid h3{ color:#fff; font-size:.74rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.7px; margin:0 0 15px; }
.footer-grid ul{ list-style:none; }
.footer-grid li{ margin-bottom:10px; font-size:.86rem; }
.footer-grid a{ color:#b9bfc6; }
.footer-grid a:hover{ color:#fff; }

.footer-bottom{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
  padding:22px 0; margin-top:10px; font-size:.78rem; color:#8b9299;
}
.footer-bottom a{ color:#8b9299; }
.footer-bottom a:hover{ color:#fff; }

/* Privacy / legal pages reuse the About page layout */
.privacy-page .entry-content h2{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:1.3rem; margin:30px 0 10px; }
.privacy-page .entry-content p{ margin:0 0 14px; }

.to-top{
  position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:22px; width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--nm-blue); color:#fff; border:none; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:translateY(8px); transition:opacity .2s, transform .2s;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); z-index:150;
}
.to-top.is-visible{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateY(0); }
.to-top:hover{ background:var(--nm-blue-deep); }

/* ===================================================================
   11b. MOTION & POLISH (restrained; disabled for reduced-motion)
   =================================================================== */

/* Reading-progress bar — sits under the sticky header on articles. */
.reading-progress{
  position:fixed; left:0; top:0; height:3px; width:100%; z-index:250;
  background:transparent; pointer-events:none;
}
.reading-progress__bar{
  height:100%; width:100%; background:var(--nm-red);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:0 50%; transition:transform .1s linear;
}

/* Scroll-reveal: a small rise + fade. JS adds .is-in when in view. */
.nm-reveal{
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px);
  transition:opacity .55s cubic-bezier(.16,.68,.32,1), transform .55s cubic-bezier(.16,.68,.32,1);
  transition-delay:var(--nm-delay, 0ms);
  will-change:opacity, transform;
}
.nm-reveal.is-in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* Refined image zoom — clip already set on thumbs; smooth, subtle scale. */
.story-card__thumb .nm-img,
.band-split__lead .story-card__thumb .nm-img,
.feature-row .story-card__thumb .nm-img,
.video-card__thumb .nm-img,
.tracker-lead__thumb .nm-img,
.story-list .thumb .nm-img{
  transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
}
.story-card:hover .story-card__thumb .nm-img,
.video-card:hover .video-card__thumb .nm-img,
.tracker-lead:hover .tracker-lead__thumb .nm-img,
.story-list li:hover .thumb .nm-img{ transform:scale(1.04); }

/* Animated headline underline on hover (uses currentColor, no new hues). */
.story-card h1 a, .story-card h2 a, .story-card h3 a,
.band-split__list h3 a, .feature-row h3 a,
.ranked-list h3 a, .story-list h3 a{
  background-image:linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor);
  background-size:0% 1px; background-position:0 100%; background-repeat:no-repeat;
  transition:background-size .3s ease, color .15s ease;
  padding-bottom:1px;
}
.story-card h1 a:hover, .story-card h2 a:hover, .story-card h3 a:hover,
.band-split__list h3 a:hover, .feature-row h3 a:hover,
.ranked-list h3 a:hover, .story-list h3 a:hover{ background-size:100% 1px; }

/* Section "More/All" links nudge on hover. */
.section-heading a{ transition:color .15s ease, transform .15s ease; }
.section-heading a:hover{ transform:translateX(2px); }
.tracker-band__all{ display:inline-block; transition:color .15s ease, transform .15s ease; }
.tracker-band__all:hover{ transform:translateX(2px); }

/* Kicker underline reveal. */
a.kicker{ transition:color .15s ease; }

/* Buttons & primary-nav press feedback. */
.btn--cta, .nm-search-form__btn, .newsletter-box__form button, .cta-band__form button{
  transition:background .15s ease, transform .12s ease;
}
.btn--cta:active, .nm-search-form__btn:active,
.newsletter-box__form button:active, .cta-band__form button:active{ transform:translateY(1px); }

/* Ranked/tracker rank numbers lift subtly with the row. */
.ranked-list li, .tracker-rundown li{ transition:transform .18s ease; }
.ranked-list li:hover, .tracker-rundown li:hover{ transform:translateX(2px); }

/* Sticky header settle. */
.site-header{ transition:box-shadow .2s ease; }

/* Honour reduced-motion: strip every non-essential transition/animation. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .nm-reveal{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; transition:none !important; }
  .reading-progress__bar{ transition:none; }
  .utility-bar, .masthead, .site-logo img, .custom-logo{ transition:none; }
  .story-card__thumb .nm-img,
  .video-card__thumb .nm-img,
  .tracker-lead__thumb .nm-img,
  .story-list .thumb .nm-img{ transition:none; }
  .story-card:hover .story-card__thumb .nm-img,
  .video-card:hover .video-card__thumb .nm-img,
  .tracker-lead:hover .tracker-lead__thumb .nm-img,
  .story-list li:hover .thumb .nm-img{ transform:none; }
  .story-card h1 a, .story-card h2 a, .story-card h3 a,
  .band-split__list h3 a, .feature-row h3 a,
  .ranked-list h3 a, .story-list h3 a{ background-size:0 0 !important; transition:color .15s ease; }
  .section-heading a:hover, .tracker-band__all:hover,
  .ranked-list li:hover, .tracker-rundown li:hover{ transform:none; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   12. RESPONSIVE
   =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .story-grid--3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .category-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .frontpage{ grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr; gap:28px; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .content-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .hero{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .hero__rail{ border-top:1px solid var(--border); padding-top:24px; }
  .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .video-rail{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .video-card--featured{ grid-column:1 / -1; grid-row:auto; }
  .masthead__lead{ display:none; }

  .band-split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }
  .band-split__list{ border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
  .feature-row{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:26px; }
  .tracker-band__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px; }
  .band-split__lead h3, .tracker-lead__body h3{ font-size:1.5rem; }

  .frontpage{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }
  .frontpage__side{ border-left:none; padding-left:0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); padding-top:24px; flex-direction:row; gap:32px; }
  .frontpage__topnews, .frontpage__latest{ flex:1 1 0; }
  .dual-band{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; }
  .verified-band__head{ flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .verified-band__all{ margin-left:0; }

  .cat-band__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:26px; }
  .cat-band__list{ border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
  .watch-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px; }
  .watch-list{ border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
  .watch-lead h3{ font-size:1.3rem; }
  .watch-list .watch-card__thumb--sm{ flex-basis:112px; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   13. MOBILE (<=768px): off-canvas drawer + tuned front page
   =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .utility-bar{ display:none; }
  .masthead{ padding:12px 0; }
  .masthead__lead{ display:flex; width:auto; flex:0 0 auto; }
  .hamburger{ display:flex; }
  .masthead__logo{ justify-content:center; flex:1; }
  .masthead__actions .btn--cta{ display:none; }
  .edition-switch{ display:none; }

  /* --- Off-canvas drawer --- */
  .primary-nav{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; bottom:0; z-index:400;
    width:82%; max-width:340px; background:var(--bg);
    border-bottom:none; border-right:1px solid var(--border);
    transform:translateX(-100%); transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.4,.0,.2,1);
    overflow-y:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; display:block;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  }
  body.nav-open .primary-nav{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .primary-nav .container{ padding:0; }

  .nav-overlay{
    display:block; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:390;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,.55); opacity:0; transition:opacity .28s ease;
    pointer-events:none; /* don't eat taps while the drawer is closed */
  }
  body.nav-open .nav-overlay{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }

  .drawer-head{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:14px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .drawer-head__logo img{ height:34px; width:auto; display:block; }

  .primary-menu{ flex-direction:column; }
  .primary-menu > li{ position:relative; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
  .primary-menu > li > a{
    padding:15px 18px; font-size:.92rem; min-height:52px; display:flex; align-items:center;
  }
  .primary-menu > li > a:hover,
  .primary-menu > li.current-menu-item > a{ box-shadow:inset 4px 0 0 var(--nm-red); color:var(--nm-red); }

  /* Submenu (Fraud & Scam) as an accordion with a chevron toggle. */
  .submenu-toggle{
    display:inline-flex; position:absolute; top:0; right:0; width:52px; height:52px;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:transform .2s ease;
  }
  .primary-menu li.sub-open > .submenu-toggle{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
  .primary-menu .sub-menu{
    position:static; opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:none; box-shadow:none;
    display:none; border:none; border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:0;
    padding:0; background:var(--bg-alt);
  }
  .primary-menu li.sub-open > .sub-menu{ display:block; }
  .primary-menu .sub-menu a{ padding:13px 18px 13px 32px; min-height:48px; display:flex; align-items:center; }

  /* --- Front Page tuned for phones --- */
  .frontpage{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; padding-top:18px; }
  .frontpage__top{ padding-bottom:22px; margin-bottom:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
  .frontpage__side{ flex-direction:column; border-left:none; padding-left:0; padding-top:0; border-top:none; gap:22px; }
  .frontpage__top .story-card--lead h1{ font-size:1.65rem; }
  .frontpage__top .story-card--lead .story-card__thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; }
  .frontpage__more{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .frontpage__more li:nth-last-child(-n+2){ border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
  .frontpage__more li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
  .fp-list .thumb{ flex-basis:104px; }

  /* Bands / grids stack */
  .story-grid--3{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .feature-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .category-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:26px; }
  .video-rail{ grid-template-columns:1fr; grid-auto-flow:row; }
  .video-card--featured{ grid-column:auto; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px 24px; }
  .content-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; padding:22px 0 48px; }

  .band-split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px; }
  .band-split__list{ border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
  .tracker-band__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:26px; }
  .verified-band__head{ flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .verified-band__all{ margin-left:0; }

  /* Type scale for phones */
  .section-heading--lg h2{ font-size:1.2rem; }
  .verified-band__head h2{ font-size:1.3rem; }
  .tracker-band__head h2{ font-size:1.55rem; }
  .band-split__lead h3, .tracker-lead__body h3{ font-size:1.35rem; }
  .cat-band__lead h3{ font-size:1.5rem; }
  .cat-band__list li{ gap:14px; padding:15px 0; }
  .cat-band__list .thumb{ flex-basis:110px; }
  .feature-row > .story-card:first-child{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px; }
  .feature-row > .story-card:first-child .story-card__thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; margin-bottom:0; }
  .feature-row > .story-card:first-child h3{ font-size:1.5rem; }
  .story-card--lead h1{ font-size:1.7rem; }
  .single-article h1{ font-size:1.7rem; }
  .entry-content{ font-size:1.08rem; }

  /* Comfortable tap targets */
  .icon-btn{ min-width:44px; min-height:44px; }
  .pagination a, .pagination span{ min-height:44px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; }
  .tag-pill{ min-height:38px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; }

  .cta-band__inner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .cta-band__form{ width:100%; }
  .cta-band__form input[type=email]{ flex:1; width:auto; }

  /* Compact sticky header once scrolled: shrink the logo to save space. */
  .site-header.is-scrolled .masthead{ padding:8px 0; }
  .site-header.is-scrolled .site-logo img,
  .site-header.is-scrolled .custom-logo{ height:48px; transition:height .2s ease; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px){
  .container{ padding:0 16px; }
  .site-logo img, .custom-logo{ height:72px; max-width:72vw; }
  .story-list .thumb{ flex-basis:96px; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .frontpage__top .story-card--lead h1{ font-size:1.5rem; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   14. MOBILE UI & TOUCH POLISH
   =================================================================== */

/* Kill the default grey tap flash everywhere; we supply our own feedback. */
a, button, .story-card, .story-list li, .cat-band__list li,
.latest-list li, .ranked-list li, .tracker-rundown li,
.primary-menu a, .icon-btn, .hamburger{
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

/* Guard against accidental horizontal overflow WITHOUT setting overflow-x
   on html/body — doing that turns the root into a scroll container and
   silently breaks the sticky header. max-width on media is enough. */
.nm-img, img{ max-width:100%; }
.container{ overflow-x:clip; }

/* Touch-specific refinements (real phones/tablets, not hover devices). */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse){

  /* Press feedback: a subtle, quick dim/scale so taps feel responsive
     and "native". Kept tiny and snappy — never bouncy. */
  .story-card:active,
  .story-list li:active,
  .cat-band__list li:active,
  .latest-list li:active,
  .ranked-list li:active,
  .tracker-rundown li:active,
  .video-card:active{
    opacity:.66;
    transition:opacity .05s ease;
  }
  .btn:active,
  .nm-search-form__btn:active,
  .newsletter-box__form button:active,
  .cta-band__form button:active,
  .icon-btn:active,
  .drawer-close:active,
  .submenu-toggle:active{
    transform:scale(.94);
    transition:transform .05s ease;
  }
  .primary-menu a:active{ background:var(--card-hover); }

  /* Hover-only motion is pointless on touch and can "stick" after a tap —
     disable the image zoom and underline-grow on touch devices. */
  .story-card:hover .story-card__thumb .nm-img,
  .video-card:hover .video-card__thumb .nm-img,
  .tracker-lead:hover .tracker-lead__thumb .nm-img,
  .story-list li:hover .thumb .nm-img{ transform:none; }
  .story-card h1 a, .story-card h2 a, .story-card h3 a,
  .band-split__list h3 a, .feature-row h3 a,
  .ranked-list h3 a, .story-list h3 a{ background-size:0 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

  /* Comfortable minimum tap targets across interactive text. */
  .primary-menu a,
  .footer-grid a,
  .section-heading a,
  .tag-pill,
  .kicker{ touch-action:manipulation; }
  .kicker{ padding:2px 0; }

  /* Make list rows read as one tappable block with clear separation. */
  .cat-band__list li,
  .story-list li,
  .band-split__list li{ align-items:flex-start; }
  .cat-band__list h3,
  .story-list h3,
  .band-split__list h3,
  .latest-list h3{ line-height:1.34; }

  /* A touch more air between stacked sections so it's not a wall of text. */
  .section-band, .cat-band{ padding-top:26px; padding-bottom:6px; }
  .video-band{ padding:30px 0 32px; }
  .cta-band{ padding:32px 0; }

  /* Larger, easier-to-hit "More" / "See all" links. */
  .section-heading a,
  .verified-band__all,
  .tracker-band__all{ padding:4px 0; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; min-height:32px; }

  /* Search icon gets a clear hit area and pressed state in the masthead. */
  .masthead__actions .icon-btn{ min-width:46px; min-height:46px; }

  /* Ticker: easier to read, and don't let it trap horizontal drags. */
  .ticker__track{ animation-duration:48s; }
  .ticker__inner{ height:44px; }
  .ticker__label{ font-size:.66rem; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   15. MOBILE DRAWER — refined
   =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  /* Comfortable width + safe-area padding for notch / home indicator. */
  .primary-nav{
    width:86%; max-width:360px;
    padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px);
    padding-left:  env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px);
  }
  .drawer-head{
    padding-top: calc(14px + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px));
    position:sticky; top:0; background:var(--bg); z-index:2;
  }

  /* Quick search shortcut at the top of the drawer. */
  .drawer-search{ display:block; padding:12px 18px 4px; }
  .drawer-search .nm-search-form{ max-width:none; }
  .drawer-search .nm-search-form__input{ font-size:1rem; }

  /* Edition switch inside the drawer. */
  .drawer-edition{ display:flex; gap:8px; padding:10px 18px 6px; }
  .drawer-edition .edition-switch__opt{
    flex:1; text-align:center; border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:999px;
    padding:9px 10px; font-size:.74rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--text-mute);
  }
  .drawer-edition .edition-switch__opt.is-active{ background:var(--nm-red); color:#fff; border-color:var(--nm-red); }

  /* Active/current item reads clearly. */
  .primary-menu > li.current-menu-item > a{ background:var(--card-hover); }

  /* Staggered reveal of menu items when the drawer opens. */
  body.nav-open .primary-menu > li{
    opacity:0; transform:translateX(-10px);
    animation:nm-drawer-in .32s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) forwards;
  }
  body.nav-open .primary-menu > li:nth-child(1){ animation-delay:.04s; }
  body.nav-open .primary-menu > li:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:.07s; }
  body.nav-open .primary-menu > li:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:.10s; }
  body.nav-open .primary-menu > li:nth-child(4){ animation-delay:.13s; }
  body.nav-open .primary-menu > li:nth-child(5){ animation-delay:.16s; }
  body.nav-open .primary-menu > li:nth-child(6){ animation-delay:.19s; }
  body.nav-open .primary-menu > li:nth-child(7){ animation-delay:.22s; }
  body.nav-open .primary-menu > li:nth-child(n+8){ animation-delay:.24s; }
}
@keyframes nm-drawer-in{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); } }

/* Drawer slide + reveals respect reduced-motion. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .primary-nav{ transition:none; }
  .nav-overlay{ transition:none; }
  .submenu-toggle{ transition:none; }
  body.nav-open .primary-menu > li{ opacity:1; transform:none; animation:none; }
  .story-card:active, .story-list li:active, .cat-band__list li:active,
  .latest-list li:active, .ranked-list li:active, .tracker-rundown li:active,
  .video-card:active, .btn:active, .icon-btn:active{ transition:none; }
}