/* ARTICLE HERO */
            .article-hero { position: relative; height: 520px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--primary); }
            .article-hero-img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 8s ease; }
            .article-hero:hover .article-hero-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
            .article-hero-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 100%); }
            .article-hero-content { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 0 0 44px; }
            .breadcrumb { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom: 18px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
            .breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: color var(--transition); }
            .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
            .breadcrumb i { font-size: 10px; }
            .article-hero-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
            .article-hero-content h1 { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: clamp(26px, 3.8vw, 52px); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 16px; max-width: 820px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
            .article-hero-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); flex-wrap: wrap; }
            .article-hero-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
            .article-hero-label { position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 22px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); color: #fff; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }

            /* MAIN LAYOUT */
            .article-wrap { width: 100%; max-width: 1560px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px; }
            .article-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 32px; padding: 36px 0 60px; align-items: start; }
            .article-body { min-width: 0; }

            /* Author + Share bar */
            .article-topbar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 16px 0 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
            .author-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
            .author-avatar-lg { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2)); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 18px; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; flex-shrink: 0; }
            .author-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
            .author-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
            .author-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text3); }
            .share-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
            .share-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text2); margin-right: 4px; }
            .share-btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); color: var(--text2); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition); }
            .share-btn:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
            .share-btn.fb:hover { background: #1877f2; border-color: #1877f2; color: #fff; }
            .share-btn.tw:hover { background: #000; border-color: #000; color: #fff; }
            .share-btn.wa:hover { background: #25D366; border-color: #25D366; color: #fff; }
            .share-btn.lk:hover { background: #0a66c2; border-color: #0a66c2; color: #fff; }
            .copy-link-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); color: var(--text2); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition); }
            .copy-link-btn:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
            .copy-link-btn.copied { background: #16a34a; border-color: #16a34a; color: #fff; }
/* ═══════════════════ RELATED POSTS SECTION ═══════════════════ */
.related-posts-section {
    margin: 48px 0 32px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
}

.related-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.related-header h3 {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.related-header h3 i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.related-count {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text3);
    background: var(--surface2);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.related-card {
    background: var(--bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.related-card-img {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.related-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.related-card:hover .related-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.related-read-time {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.related-card-body {
    padding: 16px;
}

.related-card-body .badge {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.related-card-body h4 {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.related-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text2);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.related-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text3);
}

.related-card-meta i {
    margin-right: 4px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .related-header h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}
            /* Article reading area */
            .article-reading { font-family: "Lora", Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--text); }
            .article-reading p { margin-bottom: 22px; }
            .article-reading h2 { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin: 36px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border); }
            .article-reading h3 { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin: 28px 0 12px; }
            .article-reading strong { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
            .article-reading em { font-style: italic; }

            /* Pull quote */
            .pull-quote { border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); background: var(--surface2); padding: 22px 26px; border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0; margin: 30px 0; font-family: "Lora", Georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; }
            .pull-quote cite { display: block; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; color: var(--text3); font-weight: 600; }

            /* Inline image */
            .article-img-block { margin: 32px 0; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
            .article-img-block img { width: 100%; height: 380px; object-fit: cover; }
            .article-img-caption { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text3); font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; background: var(--surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }

            /* Stats box */
            .stats-box { background: var(--primary); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; margin: 32px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
            .stats-box::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1571019614242-c5c5dee9f50b?w=800&auto=format&fit=crop&q=10") center/cover; opacity: 0.06; }
            .stats-box-title { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; }
            .stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; position: relative; }
            .stat-cell { text-align: center; }
            .stat-cell .num { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1; display: block; }
            .stat-cell .num span { color: var(--accent); }
            .stat-cell .lbl { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.8px; margin-top: 5px; font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; }

            /* Key battles */
            .key-battles { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin: 24px 0; }
            .battle-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 18px; transition: all var(--transition); }
            .battle-row:hover { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
            .battle-player { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
            .battle-player .p-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; }
            .battle-player .p-role { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text3); margin-top: 2px; }
            .battle-player .p-stat { font-size: 11px; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }
            .vs-badge { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }

            /* Tags */
            .article-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 36px 0 0; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); align-items: center; }
            .article-tags .label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text2); margin-right: 4px; }
            .art-tag { padding: 5px 14px; background: var(--surface2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text2); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition); font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; }
            .art-tag:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }

            /* Engagement bar */
            .engagement-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 22px; margin: 24px 0; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
            .engage-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
            .engage-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text2); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition); }
            .engage-btn:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
            .engage-btn.bookmarked { background: #fef3c7; border-color: var(--gold); color: #b45309; }
            .engage-views { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text3); }

            /* Author bio box */
            .author-bio-box { display: flex; gap: 20px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; margin: 36px 0; }
            .author-bio-avatar { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2)); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; flex-shrink: 0; }
            .author-bio-name { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 3px; }
            .author-bio-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.8px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
            .author-bio-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px; }
            .author-bio-socials { display: flex; gap: 7px; }
            .author-social-btn { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 7px; border: 1px solid var(--border); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text2); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition); background: var(--surface2); }
            .author-social-btn:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; }

            /* Related articles */
            .section-divider { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin: 48px 0 24px; }
            .section-divider-title { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--text); white-space: nowrap; }
            .section-divider-line { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--border); }
            .related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
            .rel-card { background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition); }
            .rel-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
            .rel-card-img { position: relative; height: 160px; overflow: hidden; }
            .rel-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
            .rel-card:hover .rel-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
            .rel-card-img .read-time { position: absolute; bottom: 8px; right: 8px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); color: #fff; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px; }
            .rel-card-body { padding: 14px; }
            .rel-card-body .badge { margin-bottom: 8px; }
            .rel-card-body h4 { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 8px; }
            .rel-card-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 11px; color: var(--text3); }

            /* COMMENTS */
            .comments-section { margin-top: 48px; }
            .comment-count-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
            .comment-count-header h3 { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--text); }
            .comment-count-badge { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 9px; border-radius: 10px; }

            .comment-compose { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
            .comment-compose textarea { width: 100%; min-height: 90px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 12px 14px; font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); background: var(--bg); outline: none; resize: vertical; transition: border var(--transition); margin-bottom: 10px; }
            .comment-compose textarea:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
            .comment-compose textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text3); }
            .comment-submit { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; padding: 9px 22px; background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: all var(--transition); }
            .comment-submit:hover { background: #c7152a; }

            .comment-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
            .comment-thread { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-bottom: 16px; }

            .comment-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 18px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); }
            .comment-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; flex-shrink: 0; }
            .comment-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
            .comment-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 7px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
            .comment-author { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
            .comment-time { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text3); }
            .comment-verified { font-size: 10px; background: #dcfce7; color: #16a34a; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 700; }
            .comment-text { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 10px; }
            .comment-mention { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }
            .comment-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
            .comment-action-btn { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text3); cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; background: none; border: none; font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; transition: color var(--transition); padding: 0; }
            .comment-action-btn:hover { color: var(--accent); }
            .comment-action-btn.reply-btn.active { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }

            .comment-replies { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-top: 8px; padding-left: 52px; }
            .comment-reply-item { display: flex; gap: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; background: var(--surface2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0; }
            .comment-reply-item .comment-avatar { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }

            /* REPLY FORM */
            .reply-form-wrap {
                margin-top: 8px;
                padding-left: 52px;
                animation: rfSlideDown 0.22s ease forwards;
            }
            @keyframes rfSlideDown {
                from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
                to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
            }
            .reply-form-inner {
                background: var(--surface);
                border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
                border-radius: var(--radius);
                padding: 16px 18px;
                box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(232,25,44,0.10);
            }
            .reply-form-header {
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
                justify-content: space-between;
                margin-bottom: 12px;
            }
            .reply-form-label {
                font-size: 12px;
                font-weight: 700;
                color: var(--accent);
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 6px;
                text-transform: uppercase;
                letter-spacing: 0.7px;
            }
            .reply-form-cancel {
                display: inline-flex;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 5px;
                font-size: 12px;
                color: var(--text3);
                cursor: pointer;
                background: none;
                border: none;
                font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
                transition: color var(--transition);
                padding: 4px 8px;
                border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            }
            .reply-form-cancel:hover { color: var(--accent); background: var(--surface2); }
            .reply-form-textarea {
                width: 100%;
                min-height: 80px;
                border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
                border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
                padding: 10px 12px;
                font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
                font-size: 13px;
                color: var(--text);
                background: var(--bg);
                outline: none;
                resize: vertical;
                transition: border var(--transition);
                margin-bottom: 10px;
                display: block;
            }
            .reply-form-textarea:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
            .reply-form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text3); }
            .reply-form-footer {
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
                justify-content: flex-end;
                gap: 10px;
            }
            .reply-submit-btn {
                display: inline-flex;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 6px;
                padding: 8px 20px;
                background: var(--accent);
                color: #fff;
                border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
                font-size: 13px;
                font-weight: 700;
                cursor: pointer;
                border: none;
                font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
                transition: all var(--transition);
            }
            .reply-submit-btn:hover { background: #c7152a; transform: translateY(-1px); }
            .reply-submit-btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

            /* SIDEBAR */
            .article-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
            .sidebar-widget { background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
            .widget-title { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 9px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent); }
            .sid-trending { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
            .sid-trend-item { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: all var(--transition); }
            .sid-trend-item:hover { background: var(--surface2); }
            .sid-trend-num { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--border); min-width: 28px; line-height: 1; }
            .sid-trend-num.t1 { color: var(--accent); }
            .sid-trend-num.t2 { color: var(--accent2); }
            .sid-trend-num.t3 { color: var(--gold); }
            .sid-trend-img { width: 58px; height: 46px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; }
            .sid-trend-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
            .sid-trend-body h5 { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.35; }
            .sid-trend-body .meta { font-size: 10px; color: var(--text3); margin-top: 3px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
            .sid-nl { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f1e, #1a3a5c); }
            .sid-nl .widget-title { color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }
            .sid-nl p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 10px; }
            .nl-input { width: 100%; padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: none; transition: border var(--transition); }
            .nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
            .nl-input:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
            .nl-btn { width: 100%; padding: 9px; background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.8px; transition: all var(--transition); border: none; cursor: pointer; }
            .nl-btn:hover { background: #c7152a; }
            .sid-ad { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f0c29, #302b63, #24243e); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px; text-align: center; }
            .sid-ad::before { content: "AD"; display: block; font-size: 9px; opacity: 0.4; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
            .sid-ad h3 { font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; }
            .sid-ad p { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.8; margin: 5px 0 12px; }
            .sid-ad-btn { display: block; padding: 9px 18px; background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; transition: all var(--transition); }
            .sid-ad-btn:hover { background: #c7152a; }
            .sidebar-sticky { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 20px); }

            /* RESPONSIVE */
            @media (max-width: 1100px) {
                .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
                .article-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
                .sidebar-sticky { position: static; }
                .related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            }
            @media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 769px) { .nav-menu > a:nth-child(n+5) { display: none; } }
            @media (max-width: 768px) {
                .article-hero { height: 380px; }
                .article-hero-content h1 { font-size: 24px; }
                .article-topbar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
                .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
                .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
                .article-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
                .comment-replies { padding-left: 28px; }
                .reply-form-wrap { padding-left: 28px; }
            }
            @media (max-width: 480px) {
                .article-hero { height: 300px; }
                .article-reading { font-size: 15px; }
                .author-bio-box { flex-direction: column; }
                .comment-replies { padding-left: 0; }
                .reply-form-wrap { padding-left: 0; }
            }



/* Author avatar image styles */
.author-avatar-lg-img {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-bio-avatar-img {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Author social buttons - improved styling */
.author-bio-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.author-social-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    background: var(--surface2);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.author-social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: var(--surface);
    border-color: currentColor;
}