/* =====================================================
   Swadesh Bharat News — Main Stylesheet
   ===================================================== */

:root {
    --sbn-primary: #c1121f;
    --sbn-nav-bg: #0b0b0b;
    --sbn-nav-text: #fff;
    --sbn-nav-accent: #FFD166;
    --sbn-saffron: #FF9933;
    --sbn-green: #138808;
    --sbn-text: #1a1a1a;
    --sbn-muted: #6b6b6b;
    --sbn-line: #e5e5e5;
    --sbn-bg: #f6f6f6;
    --sbn-card-bg: #fff;
    --sbn-container: 1240px;
}

html, body { background: var(--sbn-bg); color: var(--sbn-text); }
a { color: inherit; }
a:hover, a:focus { color: var(--sbn-primary); }

.sbn-container {
    max-width: var(--sbn-container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 16px;
}

.screen-reader-text {
    position: absolute !important;
    clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
    height: 1px; width: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: auto;
    background: #fff; color: #000;
    padding: 8px 12px; z-index: 999;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 8px; top: 8px; }

/* ============== TOP BAR ============== */
.sbn-topbar {
    background: #111;
    color: #ddd;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #222;
}
.sbn-topbar__inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 36px;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sbn-topbar__left {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sbn-topbar__date { opacity: .9; }
.sbn-topbar__menu {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sbn-topbar__menu a {
    color: #ddd;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.sbn-topbar__menu a:hover { color: var(--sbn-nav-accent); }

/* ============== MASTHEAD ============== */
.sbn-masthead {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
}
.sbn-masthead__inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px; padding: 18px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sbn-masthead__brand {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
    min-width: 0;
}
.sbn-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 0;
    max-width: var(--sbn-logo-w, 420px);
}
.sbn-logo img,
.sbn-logo-img,
.sbn-logo--core img.custom-logo {
    height: var(--sbn-logo-h, 90px) !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}
/* Footer reuses same logo block but at smaller size */
.sbn-footer-col .sbn-logo {
    max-width: 280px;
}
.sbn-footer-col .sbn-logo img,
.sbn-footer-col .sbn-logo-img,
.sbn-footer-col .sbn-logo--core img.custom-logo {
    height: 56px !important;
}
.sbn-tagline {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.sbn-masthead__ad img { max-height: 90px; max-width: 100%; }

/* ============== PRIMARY NAV (BLACK BAR) ============== */
.sbn-primary-nav {
    background: var(--sbn-nav-bg);
    color: var(--sbn-nav-text);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--sbn-primary);
}
.sbn-sticky-nav .sbn-primary-nav {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
}
.sbn-primary-nav__inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    min-height: 48px;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.sbn-primary-menu {
    list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: stretch;
    flex: 1; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sbn-primary-menu > li { position: relative; }
.sbn-primary-menu > li > a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0 14px;
    color: var(--sbn-nav-text);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    transition: color .15s ease;
}
.sbn-primary-menu > li + li > a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 12px; bottom: 12px;
    width: 1px;
    background: var(--sbn-nav-accent);
    opacity: .5;
}
.sbn-primary-menu > li > a:hover,
.sbn-primary-menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
.sbn-primary-menu > li.current-menu-parent > a,
.sbn-primary-menu > li.current_page_item > a {
    color: var(--sbn-nav-accent);
}

/* Submenus */
.sbn-primary-menu .sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 8px 0;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    min-width: 220px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    display: none;
    z-index: 60;
}
.sbn-primary-menu li:hover > .sub-menu,
.sbn-primary-menu li:focus-within > .sub-menu { display: block; }
.sbn-primary-menu .sub-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    color: #f3f3f3;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.sbn-primary-menu .sub-menu a:hover { background: #2a2a2a; color: var(--sbn-nav-accent); }

/* Menu toggle (mobile) */
.sbn-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--sbn-nav-text);
    border: 0;
    font-size: 22px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Search */
.sbn-search {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
}
.sbn-search input[type="search"] {
    border: 0; outline: 0;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    width: 140px;
    transition: width .2s ease;
}
.sbn-search input[type="search"]::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.sbn-search input[type="search"]:focus { width: 220px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.sbn-search button {
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff; border: 0; padding: 0 12px;
    height: 34px; cursor: pointer;
}
.sbn-search button:hover { background: #a30f1a; }

/* ============== TICKER (MARQUEE) ============== */
.sbn-ticker {
    display: flex; align-items: stretch;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sbn-ticker__label {
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}
.sbn-ticker__label::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -14px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 0; height: 0;
    border-left: 14px solid var(--sbn-primary);
    border-top: 20px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 20px solid transparent;
}
.sbn-ticker__viewport {
    flex: 1; overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
}
.sbn-ticker__track {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation-name: sbn-ticker-scroll;
    animation-timing-function: linear;
    animation-iteration-count: infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}
.sbn-ticker:hover .sbn-ticker__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.sbn-ticker__item a {
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 40px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #222;
}
.sbn-ticker__item a:hover { color: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-ticker__dot { color: var(--sbn-primary); margin-right: 4px; }

@keyframes sbn-ticker-scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============== SOCIAL ICONS ============== */
.sbn-social {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
}
.sbn-social a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 30px; height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #ddd;
    transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.sbn-social a:hover {
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff;
}
.sbn-social--footer a { color: #ccc; }
.sbn-social--footer { gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; }

/* ============== CONTENT ============== */
.sbn-content {
    padding: 24px 0 48px;
}

/* Hero (homepage) */
.sbn-hero {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    min-height: 460px;
}
.sbn-hero__item { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 6px; background: #222; }
.sbn-hero__item--main { grid-row: span 2; min-height: 440px; }
.sbn-hero__link { display: block; height: 100%; color: #fff; }
.sbn-hero__link img {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.sbn-hero__item:hover .sbn-hero__link img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.sbn-hero__gradient {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.78) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.2) 50%, transparent 100%);
}
.sbn-hero__body {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    color: #fff;
    display: block;
}
.sbn-hero__cat {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.sbn-hero__title {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.sbn-hero__item--side .sbn-hero__title { font-size: 15px; }

/* Category block */
.sbn-cat-block { margin: 28px 0; }
.sbn-cat-block__header {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sbn-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.sbn-cat-block__title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #111;
}
.sbn-cat-block__sub {
    color: var(--sbn-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-left: 8px;
}
.sbn-cat-block__more {
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Grid + Card */
.sbn-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 18px;
}
.sbn-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.sbn-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

.sbn-card {
    background: var(--sbn-card-bg);
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.sbn-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}
.sbn-card__thumb {
    display: block; aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    background: #eee;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sbn-card__thumb img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.sbn-card:hover .sbn-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.sbn-card__placeholder {
    display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f0f0, #ddd);
}
.sbn-card__body { padding: 12px 14px 16px; }
.sbn-card__cat {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.sbn-card__title {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}
.sbn-card__title a { color: inherit; }
.sbn-card__title a:hover { color: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-card__meta {
    color: var(--sbn-muted);
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* Archive header */
.sbn-archive-header {
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sbn-primary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.sbn-archive-title { margin: 0; font-size: 26px; }

/* ============== READING PROGRESS BAR ============== */
.sbn-reading-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: transparent;
    z-index: 999;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.sbn-reading-bar__fill {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sbn-saffron), var(--sbn-primary), var(--sbn-green));
    transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* ============== BREADCRUMB ============== */
.sbn-breadcrumb {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--sbn-muted);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    padding: 4px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.sbn-breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.sbn-breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.sbn-breadcrumb__sep { color: #ccc; }
.sbn-breadcrumb__current { color: #333; }

/* ============== FLOATING SHARE BAR (LEFT SIDE) ============== */
.sbn-floating-share {
    position: sticky;
    top: 80px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 8px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    margin-top: 100px;
    z-index: 5;
}
.sbn-floating-share__label {
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--sbn-muted);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.sbn-floating-share__btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f4f4f6;
    color: #444;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.sbn-floating-share__btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #fff;
}
.sbn-fs--wa:hover { background: #25d366; }
.sbn-fs--fb:hover { background: #1877f2; }
.sbn-fs--x:hover  { background: #000; }
.sbn-fs--li:hover { background: #0a66c2; }
.sbn-fs--copy:hover { background: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-fs--copy.is-copied { background: var(--sbn-green); color: #fff; }

/* ============== DETAIL PAGE (single post — polished) ============== */
.sbn-detail-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr) 360px;
    gap: 28px;
    margin: 8px 0 32px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.sbn-detail-main { min-width: 0; }
.sbn-detail__header { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.sbn-detail__kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.sbn-detail__title {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 42px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    color: #0a0a0a;
}
.sbn-detail__dek {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #555;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.sbn-detail__byline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
}
.sbn-detail__avatar img {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--sbn-primary);
}
.sbn-detail__byline-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.sbn-detail__author strong { color: #1a1a1a; }
.sbn-detail__date { color: var(--sbn-muted); font-size: 13px; }

/* Featured image with category badge */
.sbn-detail__featured {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ececec;
}
.sbn-detail__featured img {
    width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
}
.sbn-detail__cat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px; right: 18px;
    background: #1d6cff;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.sbn-detail__cat-badge:hover { background: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-detail__caption {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    color: var(--sbn-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    background: #fafafa;
}

/* Meta row: read time, views, comments, shares */
.sbn-meta-row {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 14px 0;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 28px;
    color: #2a2a2a;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.sbn-meta-row__item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.sbn-meta-row__item svg { color: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-meta-row__item strong { font-weight: 700; }

/* Content */
.sbn-detail__content {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #2a2a2a;
    word-wrap: break-word;
}
.sbn-detail__content > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
    float: left;
    font-size: 58px;
    line-height: 1;
    padding: 6px 12px 0 0;
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    font-weight: 800;
}
.sbn-detail__content p { margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
.sbn-detail__content h2 { font-size: 26px; margin: 1.4em 0 .6em; }
.sbn-detail__content h3 { font-size: 21px; margin: 1.3em 0 .5em; }
.sbn-detail__content blockquote {
    margin: 1.2em 0;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--sbn-primary);
    background: #fafafa;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #444;
}
.sbn-detail__content img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px; }
.sbn-detail__content a { color: var(--sbn-primary); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Footer share row */
.sbn-detail__footer {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
}
.sbn-share { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.sbn-share__label { font-weight: 700; margin-right: 6px; }
.sbn-share__btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    background: #f0f0f0; color: #222 !important;
    padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.sbn-share__btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.sbn-share__btn--wa:hover { background: #25d366; color: #fff !important; }
.sbn-share__btn--fb:hover { background: #1877f2; color: #fff !important; }
.sbn-share__btn--x:hover  { background: #000; color: #fff !important; }
.sbn-share__btn--li:hover { background: #0a66c2; color: #fff !important; }

/* ============== AUTHOR BIO CARD ============== */
.sbn-author-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 22px;
    margin: 28px 0 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--sbn-primary);
}
.sbn-author-card__avatar img {
    width: 96px; height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--sbn-primary);
}
.sbn-author-card__body { flex: 1; }
.sbn-author-card__label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sbn-author-card__name { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 22px; }
.sbn-author-card__name a { color: #1a1a1a; }
.sbn-author-card__name a:hover { color: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-author-card__bio {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.sbn-author-card__links { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.sbn-author-card__link {
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============== PREV / NEXT NAVIGATION ============== */
.sbn-postnav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin: 28px 0 0;
}
.sbn-postnav__item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    transition: border-color .15s ease, transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.sbn-postnav__item:hover {
    border-color: var(--sbn-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(193,18,31,.1);
}
.sbn-postnav__item--next { text-align: right; }
.sbn-postnav__label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.sbn-postnav__title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

/* ============== NEWSLETTER CARD ============== */
.sbn-newsletter {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sbn-primary) 0%, #8b0a14 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
}
.sbn-newsletter .sbn-newsletter__title {
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 18px;
}
.sbn-newsletter__lead {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    opacity: .95;
}
.sbn-newsletter__form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.sbn-newsletter__form input {
    border: 0;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
}
.sbn-newsletter__form input:focus {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.sbn-newsletter__form button {
    background: #0b0b0b;
    color: #fff;
    border: 0;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: background .15s ease;
}
.sbn-newsletter__form button:hover { background: var(--sbn-nav-accent); color: #1a1a1a; }
.sbn-newsletter__msg {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 13px;
    min-height: 1em;
}
.sbn-newsletter__msg:empty { display: none; }
.sbn-newsletter__small {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: .85;
}

/* ============== STICKY SIDEBAR ============== */
.sbn-sidebar--single {
    position: sticky;
    top: 80px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    padding-right: 4px;
}
.sbn-sidebar--single::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.sbn-sidebar--single::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #ccc; border-radius: 3px; }
.sbn-sidebar--single::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: #999; }

/* Related */
.sbn-related { margin: 36px 0 0; }
.sbn-related__title {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: 22px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sbn-primary);
}

/* ============== SINGLE SIDEBAR ============== */
.sbn-sidebar--single {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
}
.sbn-side-search .sbn-searchform {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid #e2e2e2;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
}
.sbn-side-search input[type="search"] {
    flex: 1; border: 0; padding: 10px 14px;
    outline: none; font-size: 14px;
}
.sbn-side-search button {
    background: #1d6cff;
    color: #fff;
    border: 0;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.sbn-side-search button:hover { background: var(--sbn-primary); }

.sbn-side-block {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}
.sbn-side-block__title {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
}

/* Popular Categories list */
.sbn-popular-cats {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.sbn-popular-cats a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    background: #f5f5f7;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.sbn-popular-cats a:hover {
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff;
}
.sbn-popular-cats__count {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px;
}
.sbn-popular-cats a:hover .sbn-popular-cats__count {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}

/* Stay Connected — colored social count cards */
.sbn-counter-cards {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
}
.sbn-counter-card {
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sbn-counter-card a {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    color: inherit !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    min-height: 56px;
}
.sbn-counter-card__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.sbn-counter-card__icon svg {
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
}
.sbn-counter-card__body {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.sbn-counter-card__num {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.sbn-counter-card__label {
    font-size: 13px;
    opacity: .9;
}

/* Popular News list */
.sbn-popular-news {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
    counter-reset: pop-news;
}
.sbn-popular-news__item {
    display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
}
.sbn-popular-news__rank {
    flex: 0 0 28px;
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.sbn-popular-news__thumb {
    flex: 0 0 80px;
    width: 80px; height: 60px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #eee;
}
.sbn-popular-news__thumb img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.sbn-popular-news__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.sbn-popular-news__cat {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sbn-popular-news__title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.sbn-popular-news__title a { color: #111; }
.sbn-popular-news__title a:hover { color: var(--sbn-primary); }

/* ============== TEAM ARCHIVE — Our Team ============== */
.sbn-team-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    padding: 28px 16px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #fafafa 100%);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--sbn-primary);
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}
.sbn-team-header__title {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #0a0a0a;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}
.sbn-team-header__title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%; bottom: -8px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sbn-saffron), var(--sbn-primary), var(--sbn-green));
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.sbn-team-header__sub {
    margin: 18px auto 0;
    max-width: 700px;
    color: var(--sbn-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.sbn-team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.sbn-team-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.sbn-team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    border-color: var(--sbn-primary);
}

.sbn-team-card__photo {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3f3f3, #e6e6e6);
}
.sbn-team-card__photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.sbn-team-card:hover .sbn-team-card__photo img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.sbn-team-card__photo::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(193,18,31,.05), transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.sbn-team-card__placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #c0c0c0;
}

.sbn-team-card__body {
    padding: 18px 18px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}
.sbn-team-card__name {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0a0a0a;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.sbn-team-card__designation {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-size: 12px;
}
.sbn-team-card__location {
    margin: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--sbn-muted);
}
.sbn-team-card__location svg { color: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-team-card__bio {
    margin: 6px 0 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555;
}

.sbn-team-card__social {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    padding: 12px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
}
.sbn-team-card__social a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f4f4f6;
    color: #444;
    transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.sbn-team-card__social a:hover {
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.sbn-team-card__social svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* ============== LIGHTBOX (featured image click-to-enlarge) ============== */
.sbn-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.92);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    cursor: zoom-out;
    padding: 20px;
    animation: sbn-fade .2s ease-out;
}
.sbn-lightbox img {
    max-width: 96vw;
    max-height: 92vh;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
@keyframes sbn-fade {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to   { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Old single-wrap kept for backward compat */
.sbn-single-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px;
    gap: 32px;
    margin: 16px 0;
}
.sbn-single-main {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 24px;
}
.sbn-single__cat {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.sbn-single__title { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.3; }
.sbn-single__meta { color: var(--sbn-muted); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sbn-single__meta span + span::before { content: " • "; }
.sbn-single__featured { margin: 0 0 20px; }
.sbn-single__featured img { width: 100%; border-radius: 6px; }
.sbn-single__featured figcaption { color: var(--sbn-muted); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 6px; }
.sbn-single__content { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; }
.sbn-single__content p { margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
.sbn-single__content img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px; }
.sbn-single__footer {
    margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
}
.sbn-tags { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 14px; }
.sbn-tags span { font-weight: 700; }
.sbn-share { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; font-size: 14px; }
.sbn-share a {
    background: #f0f0f0; padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 600;
}
.sbn-share a:hover { background: var(--sbn-primary); color: #fff; }

.sbn-sidebar {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}
.sbn-sidebar .widget { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.sbn-sidebar .widget-title {
    font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sbn-primary);
    padding-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Pagination */
.sbn-pagination { margin: 24px 0; }
.sbn-pagination .page-numbers {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: #fff;
    color: #333;
    border: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
    margin: 0 2px;
}
.sbn-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.sbn-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
    background: var(--sbn-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--sbn-primary);
}

/* Buttons */
.sbn-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.sbn-btn:hover { background: #a30f1a; color: #fff; }

/* 404 */
.sbn-404 { text-align: center; padding: 60px 16px; }
.sbn-404__title { font-size: 96px; margin: 0; color: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-404__msg { font-size: 20px; color: var(--sbn-muted); }
.sbn-404__search { max-width: 420px; margin: 24px auto 0; }

/* ============== FOOTER ============== */
.sbn-site-footer {
    background: #0f0f0f;
    color: #cfcfcf;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding: 40px 0 0;
}
.sbn-footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #222;
}
.sbn-footer-col h4.widget-title {
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sbn-primary);
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-size: 16px;
}
.sbn-footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sbn-footer-col li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sbn-footer-col a { color: #cfcfcf; }
.sbn-footer-col a:hover { color: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-footer-about { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 12px 0; color: #b8b8b8; }
.sbn-footer-bottom {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}
.sbn-footer-menu {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sbn-footer-bottom__contact { color: #b8b8b8; }

/* ============== RESPONSIVE ============== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .sbn-detail-wrap { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px; }
    .sbn-floating-share { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sbn-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .sbn-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .sbn-single-wrap, .sbn-detail-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sbn-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .sbn-detail__title { font-size: 32px; }
    .sbn-sidebar--single { position: static; max-height: none; overflow: visible; }
    .sbn-author-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .sbn-author-card__avatar img { margin: 0 auto; }
    .sbn-author-card__links { justify-content: center; }
    .sbn-team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }

    /* Logo scales down on tablets */
    .sbn-logo img,
    .sbn-logo-img,
    .sbn-logo--core img.custom-logo {
        height: clamp(54px, calc(var(--sbn-logo-h, 90px) * 0.75), 80px) !important;
    }
    .sbn-logo { max-width: min(var(--sbn-logo-w, 420px), 360px); }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .sbn-team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
    .sbn-team-header__title { font-size: 26px; }
    .sbn-team-card__name { font-size: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .sbn-team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sbn-menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
    .sbn-primary-menu {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
        background: var(--sbn-nav-bg);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 8px 0;
        z-index: 70;
    }
    .sbn-primary-nav.is-open .sbn-primary-menu { display: flex; }
    .sbn-primary-menu > li { width: 100%; }
    .sbn-primary-menu > li > a {
        height: auto; padding: 10px 16px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .sbn-primary-menu > li + li > a::before { display: none; }
    .sbn-primary-menu .sub-menu { position: static; min-width: 0; background: #1f1f1f; }

    .sbn-search { display: none; }
    .sbn-primary-nav.is-open .sbn-search { display: flex; padding: 0 16px 10px; }

    .sbn-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; min-height: 0; }
    .sbn-hero__item--main { min-height: 280px; }
    .sbn-hero__item--side { min-height: 180px; }

    .sbn-topbar__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 8px 0; gap: 6px; }
    .sbn-masthead__inner { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
    .sbn-masthead__brand { align-items: center; }

    .sbn-grid--3, .sbn-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sbn-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sbn-ticker__label { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 12px; }
    .sbn-ticker__label::after { display: none; }
    .sbn-single-main { padding: 16px; }
    .sbn-single__title { font-size: 24px; }
    .sbn-detail__title { font-size: 26px; }
    .sbn-detail__dek { font-size: 16px; }
    .sbn-detail__cat-badge { top: 10px; right: 10px; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 12px; }
    .sbn-meta-row { gap: 16px; font-size: 13px; }
    .sbn-detail__content { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; }
    .sbn-detail__content > p:first-of-type::first-letter { font-size: 44px; padding: 4px 8px 0 0; }
    .sbn-postnav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sbn-postnav__item--next { text-align: left; }
    .sbn-breadcrumb { font-size: 12px; }
    .sbn-detail__byline { gap: 10px; }
    .sbn-detail__avatar img { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

    /* Logo scales down further on phones */
    .sbn-logo img,
    .sbn-logo-img,
    .sbn-logo--core img.custom-logo {
        height: clamp(40px, calc(var(--sbn-logo-h, 90px) * 0.55), 60px) !important;
    }
    .sbn-logo { max-width: min(var(--sbn-logo-w, 420px), 260px); }
    .sbn-masthead__inner { padding: 12px 0; }
}

/* Reduced motion: stop the marquee */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .sbn-ticker__track { animation: none !important; }
    .sbn-ticker__viewport { overflow-x: auto; }
}


/* =====================================================================
   TOP BAR v2 — Date | Weather | BREAKING ticker | Social icons
   ===================================================================== */
.sbn-topbar--v2 {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    color: #d6d6d6;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 0;
}
.sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-topbar__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    min-height: 42px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-topbar__left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-topbar__date {
    color: #d6d6d6;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.sbn-topbar__sep { opacity: .35; margin: 0 4px; }
.sbn-topbar__weather {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #d6d6d6;
    padding-left: 12px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.sbn-topbar__weather svg { color: #d6d6d6; opacity: .8; }
.sbn-topbar__weather strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.sbn-topbar__weather span { color: #d6d6d6; }

.sbn-topbar__center {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-width: 0;
}
.sbn-topbar__breaking {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sbn-topbar__breaking-label {
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    font-size: 13px;
    animation: sbnBreakingPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.sbn-topbar__breaking-link {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.sbn-topbar__breaking-link:hover { color: var(--sbn-saffron); }

@keyframes sbnBreakingPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50%      { opacity: .55; }
}

.sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-topbar__right { justify-self: end; }
.sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-social--top {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: inline-flex; gap: 4px;
}
.sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-social--top a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    color: #cfcfcf;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: color .15s ease, background .15s ease;
}
.sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-social--top a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-social--top svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }


/* =====================================================================
   MASTHEAD v2 — Logo | Search | Login / Hamburger
   ===================================================================== */
.sbn-masthead--v2 {
    background: #f4f4f6;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sbn-line);
}
.sbn-masthead--v2 .sbn-masthead__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 16px 0;
}
.sbn-masthead--v2 .sbn-masthead__brand {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
}

.sbn-masthead__search {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.sbn-headsearch {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e3e3e6;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 6px 16px 6px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.02);
    transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.sbn-headsearch:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--sbn-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(193,18,31,.10);
}
.sbn-headsearch input[type="search"] {
    flex: 1;
    border: 0;
    outline: 0;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-family: inherit;
}
.sbn-headsearch input[type="search"]::placeholder { color: #9a9a9d; }
.sbn-headsearch button {
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #6b6b6b;
    padding: 6px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: color .15s ease;
}
.sbn-headsearch button:hover { color: var(--sbn-primary); }

.sbn-masthead__actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}
.sbn-masthead__login {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color .15s ease;
}
.sbn-masthead__login:hover { color: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-masthead__login svg { color: #555; }

.sbn-masthead__hamburger {
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 0;
}
.sbn-masthead__hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px; height: 2px;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.sbn-masthead__hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.sbn-masthead__hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}
.sbn-masthead__hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}


/* =====================================================================
   FEATURED HERO (front page)  — large slider + 2 side cards
   ===================================================================== */
.sbn-feat {
    margin: 22px 0 28px;
}
.sbn-feat__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
}

/* --- Slider --- */
.sbn-feat__slider {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0a0a0a;
    min-height: 440px;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}
.sbn-feat__track { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.sbn-feat__slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity .55s ease;
}
.sbn-feat__slide.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}
.sbn-feat__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
}
.sbn-feat__bg--placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f2230, #0b0c11);
}
.sbn-feat__shade {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 25%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 65%, rgba(0,0,0,.85) 100%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.10) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
}
.sbn-feat__content {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    padding: 32px 36px 56px;
    color: #fff;
}
.sbn-feat__tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sbn-feat__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.sbn-feat__tag--featured { background: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-feat__tag--cat      { background: #2664eb; }
.sbn-feat__tag--cat:hover{ background: #1e54d0; color: #fff; }

.sbn-feat__title {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 36px);
    line-height: 1.18;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 90%;
}
.sbn-feat__title a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.sbn-feat__title a:hover { color: var(--sbn-saffron); }

.sbn-feat__meta {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0;
    color: #d6d6d6;
    font-size: 13px;
}
.sbn-feat__meta li { padding: 0 12px; position: relative; }
.sbn-feat__meta li:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.sbn-feat__meta li + li::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: -3px; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #888;
}
.sbn-feat__meta strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

.sbn-feat__excerpt {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    max-width: 620px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #e0e0e0;
}
.sbn-feat__cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 11px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    transition: background .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(193,18,31,.35);
}
.sbn-feat__cta:hover {
    background: #9c0d18;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Arrows */
.sbn-feat__arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 4;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.45);
    color: #fff;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}
.sbn-feat__slider:hover .sbn-feat__arrow { opacity: 1; }
.sbn-feat__arrow:hover { background: var(--sbn-primary); }
.sbn-feat__arrow--prev { left: 14px; }
.sbn-feat__arrow--next { right: 14px; }

/* Dots */
.sbn-feat__dots {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 4;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: 18px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}
.sbn-feat__dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: background .15s ease, transform .15s ease, width .25s ease;
}
.sbn-feat__dot:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.sbn-feat__dot.is-active {
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    width: 26px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* --- Side cards --- */
.sbn-feat__side {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
}
.sbn-feat__sidecard {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0a0a0a;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
    min-height: 200px;
}
.sbn-feat__sidelink {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.sbn-feat__sidebg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.sbn-feat__sidecard:hover .sbn-feat__sidebg { transform: scale(1.05); }
.sbn-feat__sideshade {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.10) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 70%, rgba(0,0,0,.88) 100%);
}
.sbn-feat__sidecontent {
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0 0;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 20px 22px;
}
.sbn-feat__sidecontent .sbn-feat__tag {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 10px;
}
.sbn-feat__sidetitle {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}
.sbn-feat__sidedate {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #d6d6d6;
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sbn-feat__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sbn-feat__slider { aspect-ratio: 16/10; min-height: 380px; }
    .sbn-feat__side {
        grid-template-rows: none;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}
/* =====================================================================
   FOOTER v2 — 5-column dark footer (Brand | Quick Links | Categories |
                Support | Download)
   ===================================================================== */
.sbn-site-footer--v2 {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    color: #c4c4c4;
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 48px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
}
.sbn-footer-grid--v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #1c1c1c;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Brand column */
.sbn-footer-col--brand .sbn-footer-brand { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sbn-footer-col--brand .sbn-logo img,
.sbn-footer-col--brand .sbn-logo-img {
    max-height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}
.sbn-footer-about {
    color: #b5b5b5;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    max-width: 280px;
}
.sbn-social--footer {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sbn-social--footer a {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    color: #c4c4c4;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.sbn-social--footer a:hover {
    background: var(--sbn-primary);
    color: #fff;
}
.sbn-social--footer svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* Office address block */
.sbn-footer-office {
    margin-top: 6px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #1c1c1c;
}
.sbn-footer-office__title {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.sbn-footer-office__addr {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-style: normal;
    color: #b5b5b5;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.sbn-footer-office__email {
    margin: 0;
    color: #b5b5b5;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.sbn-footer-office__email strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; margin-right: 4px; }
.sbn-footer-office__email a {
    color: var(--sbn-saffron);
    text-decoration: none;
    word-break: break-all;
}
.sbn-footer-office__email a:hover { color: #ffb35c; }

/* Column heading (Quick Links / Categories / Support / Download) */
.sbn-footer-col__heading {
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Link lists */
.sbn-footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.sbn-footer-links a {
    color: #b5b5b5;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color .15s ease, padding-left .15s ease;
}
.sbn-footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--sbn-primary);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Download (App Store / Google Play) badges */
.sbn-footer-col--download .sbn-store-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
    transition: background .15s ease, transform .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
    min-width: 165px;
}
.sbn-store-badge:hover {
    background: #222;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--sbn-primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.sbn-store-badge svg { color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sbn-store-badge span {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.sbn-store-badge small {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #c4c4c4;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.sbn-store-badge strong {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Bottom bar */
.sbn-footer-bottom--v2 {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 18px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #8a8a8a;
    gap: 12px;
}
.sbn-footer-bottom--v2 .sbn-footer-menu {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sbn-footer-bottom--v2 .sbn-footer-menu a {
    color: #8a8a8a;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: color .15s ease;
}
.sbn-footer-bottom--v2 .sbn-footer-menu a:hover { color: var(--sbn-primary); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .sbn-footer-grid--v2 { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; }
    .sbn-footer-col--download { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .sbn-footer-col--download .sbn-store-badge { display: inline-flex; margin-right: 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .sbn-footer-grid--v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 26px;
    }
    .sbn-footer-col--brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .sbn-footer-about { max-width: none; }
    .sbn-footer-bottom--v2 { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
    .sbn-footer-grid--v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-topbar__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
    .sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-topbar__right { justify-self: start; }
    .sbn-topbar__breaking { white-space: normal; }

    .sbn-masthead--v2 .sbn-masthead__inner {
        grid-template-columns: auto auto;
        grid-template-areas:
            "brand actions"
            "search search";
        gap: 14px;
    }
    .sbn-masthead--v2 .sbn-masthead__brand   { grid-area: brand; }
    .sbn-masthead--v2 .sbn-masthead__actions { grid-area: actions; }
    .sbn-masthead--v2 .sbn-masthead__search  { grid-area: search; }
    .sbn-masthead__login span { display: none; }
    .sbn-masthead__hamburger { display: inline-flex; }

    .sbn-feat__slider { aspect-ratio: 4/5; min-height: 460px; }
    .sbn-feat__content { padding: 22px 22px 50px; }
    .sbn-feat__side { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sbn-feat__arrow { opacity: 1; width: 34px; height: 34px; }
    .sbn-feat__arrow--prev { left: 8px; }
    .sbn-feat__arrow--next { right: 8px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sbn-feat__slider {
        aspect-ratio: auto;
        min-height: 420px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__content {
        padding: 12px 14px 42px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__tags {
        gap: 6px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__tag {
        padding: 4px 9px;
        font-size: 10px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__title {
        font-size: 18px;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__meta {
        font-size: 11px;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .sbn-feat__meta li {
        padding: 0 7px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__excerpt {
        font-size: 12px;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__cta {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__arrow {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__dots {
        bottom: 10px;
        gap: 6px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__dot.is-active {
        width: 20px;
    }
    .sbn-feat__sidecard {
        min-height: 160px;
    }

    /* Topbar: 2-row compact layout */
    .sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-topbar__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
        grid-template-areas:
            "left right"
            "center center";
        gap: 4px 8px;
        padding: 6px 0;
        min-height: 0;
    }
    .sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-topbar__left   { grid-area: left; }
    .sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-topbar__center { grid-area: center; }
    .sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-topbar__right  { grid-area: right; justify-self: end; align-self: center; }

    .sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-topbar__left {
        gap: 8px;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        align-items: center;
        font-size: 11px;
    }
    .sbn-topbar__date { font-size: 11px; white-space: nowrap; }
    .sbn-topbar__weather {
        font-size: 11px;
        gap: 4px;
        padding-left: 8px;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .sbn-topbar__weather svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

    /* Breaking news: single line, truncate with ellipsis */
    .sbn-topbar__breaking {
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        max-width: 100%;
        gap: 6px;
    }
    .sbn-topbar__breaking-label { font-size: 11px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .sbn-topbar__breaking-link {
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
        white-space: nowrap;
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    /* Compact social icons */
    .sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-social--top { gap: 2px; }
    .sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-social--top a { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
    .sbn-topbar--v2 .sbn-social--top svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
}