/* ============================================================
   Blog module styles — reuses tokens from styles.css (--gold, --black, etc.)
   ============================================================ */
.blog-wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(18px,5vw,32px)}

/* hero */
.blog-hero{padding:clamp(90px,13vw,140px) 0 clamp(24px,4vw,40px);text-align:center;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:radial-gradient(800px 320px at 50% 0,rgba(225,29,42,.16),transparent 62%)}
.blog-hero .page-title{margin:12px 0 10px}
.blog-hero .page-sub{margin:0 auto 22px}

/* search + filters */
.blog-search{display:flex;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto;gap:10px}
.blog-search input{flex:1;background:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:50px;padding:13px 20px;color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.95rem}
.blog-search input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(233,196,90,.15)}
.blog-filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin:22px auto 0;max-width:900px}
.blog-chip{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mist);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:8px 15px;border-radius:50px;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s}
.blog-chip:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold-2)}
.blog-chip.active{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),var(--red-deep));color:#fff;border-color:transparent}
.blog-subfilters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;justify-content:center;margin:12px auto 0;max-width:900px}
.blog-subchip{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:50px;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s}
.blog-subchip:hover,.blog-subchip.active{color:var(--gold-2);border-color:rgba(233,196,90,.45)}

/* grid + cards */
.blog-section{padding:clamp(40px,7vw,70px) 0}
.blog-section-head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;margin-bottom:24px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.blog-section-head h2{font-family:var(--font-display);text-transform:uppercase;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,4vw,2rem)}
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.blog-card{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--ink));border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .3s,border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(233,196,90,.35);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.blog-card .bimg{aspect-ratio:16/10;width:100%}
.blog-card-body{padding:18px 20px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex:1}
.blog-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px}
.badge{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:50px}
.badge-cat{background:rgba(225,29,42,.15);color:#ff8088;border:1px solid rgba(225,29,42,.3)}
.badge-sub{background:rgba(233,196,90,.1);color:var(--gold-2);border:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.25)}
.blog-card h3{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.25;color:#fff}
.blog-card h3 a{color:inherit}.blog-card h3 a:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}
.blog-card p{color:var(--mist);font-size:.9rem;flex:1}
.blog-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.78rem;font-family:var(--font-head);letter-spacing:.03em;margin-top:4px}
.blog-meta .dot{width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--muted)}
.blog-readmore{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--gold-2);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}

/* featured */
.blog-featured{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:stretch}
.blog-featured .feat-main{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--ink));border:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.25);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.blog-featured .feat-main .bimg{aspect-ratio:16/9}
.blog-featured .feat-main .blog-card-body{padding:24px}
.blog-featured .feat-main h3{font-size:1.5rem}
.blog-featured .feat-side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.feat-mini{display:flex;gap:14px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--ink));border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;transition:.25s}
.feat-mini:hover{border-color:rgba(233,196,90,.35)}
.feat-mini .bimg{width:110px;flex:0 0 110px;aspect-ratio:1}
.feat-mini .fm-body{padding:12px 14px 12px 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;justify-content:center}
.feat-mini h4{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.2;color:#fff}
.feat-mini h4 a{color:inherit}.feat-mini h4 a:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}

/* BlogImage + fallback */
.bimg{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%,#24242c,#0d0d0f 72%);display:block}
.bimg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.bimg.rounded{border-radius:14px}
.bimg .bimg-ph{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;text-align:center;padding:16px;color:var(--muted)}
.bimg .bimg-ph svg{width:40px;height:40px;opacity:.5}
.bimg .bimg-ph small{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-2)}
figure.bimg-fig{margin:26px 0}
figure.bimg-fig figcaption{color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;margin-top:8px;text-align:center;font-style:italic}

/* breadcrumb */
.blog-crumbs{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.03em;color:var(--muted);padding:clamp(84px,11vw,110px) 0 0}
.blog-crumbs a{color:var(--mist)}.blog-crumbs a:hover{color:var(--gold-2)}
.blog-crumbs span{margin:0 7px;color:var(--muted)}

/* detail layout */
.post-head{padding:14px 0 8px;max-width:820px}
.post-head h1{font-family:var(--font-display);text-transform:uppercase;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,3rem);line-height:1.03;margin:14px 0 12px}
.post-excerpt{color:var(--mist);font-size:1.08rem;max-width:720px}
.post-byline{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:18px 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;font-family:var(--font-head);letter-spacing:.03em;flex-wrap:wrap}
.post-byline .av{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--red),var(--gold-deep));flex:0 0 38px}
.post-byline .av img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.post-byline b{color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.post-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 260px;gap:40px;align-items:start;padding-bottom:20px}
.post-body{max-width:760px;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--mist)}
.post-body h2{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;color:#fff;font-size:1.5rem;margin:30px 0 12px;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0}
.post-body h3{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;color:#fff;font-size:1.2rem;margin:22px 0 10px}
.post-body p{margin:0 0 16px}
.post-body ul,.post-body ol{margin:0 0 16px 22px}
.post-body li{margin:6px 0}
.post-body a{color:var(--gold-2);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.35)}
.post-body a:hover{color:#fff}
.post-body strong{color:#fff}
.toc{position:sticky;top:96px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--ink));border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px}
.toc h4{font-family:var(--font-head);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--gold-2);margin-bottom:12px}
.toc a{display:block;color:var(--mist);font-size:.88rem;padding:5px 0;border-left:2px solid transparent;padding-left:10px;margin-left:-2px}
.toc a:hover{color:var(--gold-2);border-color:var(--gold)}

/* author box */
.author-box{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--ink));border:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.25);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px;margin:34px 0;max-width:760px}
.author-box .av{width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;flex:0 0 74px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--red),var(--gold-deep))}
.author-box .av img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.author-box b{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.1rem;color:#fff;display:block}
.author-box span{color:var(--gold-2);font-size:.84rem;display:block;margin-top:3px}

/* FAQ accordion (reuses .faq-* look) */
.post-faq{max-width:760px;margin:30px 0}
.post-faq h2{font-family:var(--font-display);text-transform:uppercase;font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:16px}
.post-faq .faq-item{margin-bottom:10px}

/* CTA */
.blog-cta{max-width:760px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;background:radial-gradient(700px 300px at 50% 0,rgba(225,29,42,.2),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(160deg,var(--ink-2),var(--black));border:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.25);border-radius:22px;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,44px)}
.blog-cta h3{font-family:var(--font-display);text-transform:uppercase;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,4vw,2rem);margin-bottom:10px}
.blog-cta p{color:var(--mist);max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 22px}
.blog-cta .hero-actions{justify-content:center}

/* related */
.related{max-width:1100px;margin:10px auto 0}

.blog-empty{text-align:center;color:var(--muted);padding:50px 0;font-family:var(--font-head);letter-spacing:.05em}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .blog-featured{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .post-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .toc{position:static;margin-bottom:20px}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .feat-mini .bimg{width:92px;flex:0 0 92px}
  .blog-search{flex-direction:column}
}

/* ---- BlogImage component classes (spec-compatible; the vanilla renderer uses .bimg above) ---- */
.blog-image-wrapper{margin:24px 0;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;background:#111;border:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.25)}
.blog-image{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;object-fit:cover}
.blog-image-wrapper figcaption{padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;color:#cfcfcf;background:rgba(0,0,0,.65)}

/* ---- quick answer (AEO) + disclaimer ---- */
.quick-answer{background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(233,196,90,.09),rgba(0,0,0,.25));border:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.4);border-left:4px solid var(--gold);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 26px}
.quick-answer h4{font-family:var(--font-head);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold-2);margin:0 0 8px}
.quick-answer p{color:var(--mist);margin:0;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7}
.post-disclaimer{color:var(--muted);font-size:.78rem;margin-top:16px;font-style:italic}
.blog-hero .hero-actions{justify-content:center;margin:0 0 26px}

/* ============================ BLOG LEAD CAPTURE ============================ */
.blog-lead{max-width:760px;margin:34px 0;background:radial-gradient(760px 320px at 50% -10%,rgba(225,29,42,.22),transparent 62%),linear-gradient(160deg,var(--ink-2),var(--black));border:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.3);border-radius:22px;padding:clamp(26px,5vw,40px)}
.blog-lead .bl-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:22px}
.bl-eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--gold-2);border:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.35);background:rgba(233,196,90,.07);padding:6px 14px;border-radius:50px;margin-bottom:12px}
.blog-lead h3{font-family:var(--font-display);text-transform:uppercase;font-size:clamp(1.35rem,4vw,2rem);margin-bottom:8px}
.blog-lead .bl-head p{color:var(--mist);max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;font-size:.96rem}
.bl-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.bl-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
@media(max-width:600px){.bl-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.bl-field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
.bl-field>span{font-family:var(--font-head);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--gold-2)}
.bl-field input,.bl-field select{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:1rem;color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:13px 15px;transition:border-color .2s,background .2s;width:100%}
.bl-field input::placeholder{color:var(--muted)}
.bl-field input:focus,.bl-field select:focus{outline:none;border-color:rgba(233,196,90,.6);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
.bl-field select option{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.bl-hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.bl-submit{width:100%;margin-top:4px}
.bl-submit:disabled{opacity:.6;cursor:wait}
.bl-note{text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem}
.bl-error{color:#ff8088;font-size:.9rem;text-align:center;background:rgba(225,29,42,.1);border:1px solid rgba(225,29,42,.3);border-radius:10px;padding:10px 14px}
.bl-success{text-align:center;padding:8px 0}
.bl-tick{width:58px;height:58px;margin:0 auto 14px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.7rem;color:#0a0a0b;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-deep));box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(233,196,90,.6)}
.bl-success h4{font-family:var(--font-display);text-transform:uppercase;font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.bl-success p{color:var(--mist);margin-bottom:18px}

/* ============================================================
   3D DEPTH LAYER
   Real perspective and depth using CSS 3D transforms only.
   No WebGL, no Three.js, no JavaScript, 0 KB added — every effect
   below animates only transform/opacity, which the GPU handles off
   the main thread, so this costs nothing in LCP, CLS or INP.
   Tilt is gated to devices that actually have a pointer, and fully
   disabled under prefers-reduced-motion.
   ============================================================ */

/* The grid is the 3D stage: children rotate inside this frustum. */
.blog-grid,
.blog-featured,
.blog-section .feat-side { perspective: 1400px; perspective-origin: 50% 40%; }

/* ---- Cards: lift and rotate toward the reader ---- */
.blog-card,
.feat-mini,
.blog-featured .feat-main {
  transform-origin: 50% 90%;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1),
              box-shadow .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1),
              border-color .35s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* A soft light sheen that sweeps across on hover — sells the 3D tilt. */
.blog-card { position: relative; }
.blog-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit; opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.10) 47%, rgba(233,196,90,.14) 52%, transparent 68%);
  transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
  transform: translateX(-40%);
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) rotateX(7deg) rotateY(-3deg) scale(1.025);
    box-shadow:
      0 44px 70px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.95),
      0 20px 44px -28px rgba(225,29,42,.42),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(233,196,90,.28);
    border-color: rgba(233,196,90,.45);
  }
  .blog-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(40%); }

  /* the image drifts at a different rate → parallax depth inside the card */
  .blog-card .bimg img { transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
  .blog-card:hover .bimg img { transform: scale(1.07); }

  .blog-featured .feat-main:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotateX(5deg) scale(1.015);
    box-shadow: 0 50px 80px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.95), 0 0 0 1px rgba(233,196,90,.35);
  }
  .blog-featured .feat-main .bimg img { transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
  .blog-featured .feat-main:hover .bimg img { transform: scale(1.05); }

  .feat-mini:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px) rotateY(-5deg) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 44px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.9), 0 0 0 1px rgba(233,196,90,.24);
  }

  /* filter chips get a small 3D press */
  .blog-chip, .blog-subchip { transition: transform .22s ease, background .22s ease, color .22s ease, border-color .22s ease; }
  .blog-chip:hover, .blog-subchip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04); }
}

/* Pressing always works, including on touch — tactile feedback. */
.blog-card:active, .feat-mini:active, .blog-featured .feat-main:active { transform: scale(.985); }
.blog-chip:active, .blog-subchip:active { transform: scale(.95); }

/* ---- Cards arrive with a subtle 3D fold-in (once, on load) ---- */
@keyframes cardIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: perspective(1400px) rotateX(12deg) translateY(26px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: perspective(1400px) rotateX(0)     translateY(0); }
}
.blog-grid > .blog-card { animation: cardIn .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) both; }
.blog-grid > .blog-card:nth-child(1),
.blog-grid > .blog-card:nth-child(2),
.blog-grid > .blog-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .02s }
.blog-grid > .blog-card:nth-child(n+4) { animation-delay: .08s }
.blog-grid > .blog-card:nth-child(n+7) { animation-delay: .14s }

/* ---- Load more ---- */
.blog-more { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin: 34px 0 4px }
.blog-more button {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .9rem; color: #fff; padding: 15px 34px; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--panel-2), var(--ink));
  border: 1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.35);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.blog-more button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -24px rgba(233,196,90,.5);
}
.blog-more button:active { transform: scale(.97) }
.blog-more .more-left { display:block; font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.14em; color:var(--muted); margin-top:8px; text-align:center }

/* ---- Respect reduced motion: depth stays, movement goes ---- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .blog-card, .feat-mini, .blog-featured .feat-main,
  .blog-chip, .blog-subchip, .blog-more button { transition: none !important }
  .blog-grid > .blog-card { animation: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important }
  .blog-card:hover, .feat-mini:hover, .blog-featured .feat-main:hover { transform: none !important }
  .blog-card::after { display: none }
}

/* ============================================================
   READING EXPERIENCE — article typography & components
   Tables, FAQs, quotes and the Quick Answer block previously had no
   styling at all, so long-form posts rendered as raw browser defaults.
   Everything here is layout-stable (no CLS) and uses the brand palette.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- rhythm & measure ---- */
.post-body{font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.78;color:var(--mist)}
.post-body > p:first-of-type{font-size:1.14rem;color:#e8e8ee}   /* lead paragraph */
.post-body p{margin:0 0 18px}

/* ---- headings get a gold rule so sections are scannable ---- */
.post-body h2{
  position:relative;margin:38px 0 14px;font-size:clamp(1.35rem,3.2vw,1.65rem);
  color:#fff;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;
}
.post-body h2::before{
  content:"";display:block;width:46px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--gold));
}
.post-body h3{margin:26px 0 10px;color:#fff}

/* ---- Quick Answer: the block answer engines quote. Make it unmissable. ---- */
.quick-answer{
  position:relative;margin:26px 0 30px;padding:20px 22px 20px 24px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(233,196,90,.10),rgba(22,22,25,.85));
  border:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.30);border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:14px;
}
.quick-answer h4{
  font-family:var(--font-head);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;
  font-size:.7rem;color:var(--gold-2);margin:0 0 8px;
}
.quick-answer p{margin:0;color:#f0efe9;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.7}

/* ---- TABLES — fees, timings and comparisons (snippet bait) ---- */
.post-body table{
  width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;margin:24px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--ink));
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;
  font-size:.97rem;
}
.post-body thead th{
  background:rgba(233,196,90,.10);color:var(--gold-2);
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.09em;font-size:.74rem;text-align:left;
  padding:13px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.22);
}
.post-body tbody td{padding:13px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}
.post-body tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.post-body tbody tr{transition:background .25s ease}
.post-body tbody tr:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.035)}
.post-body td strong{color:#fff}
/* narrow screens: let a wide table scroll instead of breaking the layout */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .post-body table{display:block;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;white-space:nowrap}
}

/* ---- lists ---- */
.post-body ul,.post-body ol{margin:0 0 18px 22px}
.post-body li{margin:8px 0}
.post-body ul li::marker{color:var(--gold)}
.post-body ol li::marker{color:var(--gold-2);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600}

/* ---- pull quote ---- */
.post-body blockquote{
  margin:26px 0;padding:18px 22px;border-left:3px solid var(--red);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.1rem;color:#fff;font-style:italic;
}

/* ---- FAQ block (was unstyled) ---- */
.faq-item{
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;margin:12px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--panel),var(--ink));
  transition:border-color .3s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
}
.faq-item:hover{border-color:rgba(233,196,90,.32);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.faq-q{
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;color:#fff;font-size:1.02rem;
  padding:16px 18px 8px;margin:0;line-height:1.35;
}
.faq-a{padding:0 18px 16px;margin:0;color:var(--mist);font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.7}

/* ---- inline links inside prose ---- */
.post-body a{color:var(--gold-2);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(233,196,90,.4);transition:color .2s,border-color .2s}
.post-body a:hover{color:#fff;border-bottom-color:var(--gold)}

/* ============================================================
   LISTING HERO — redesign
   The hero was 1,201px tall on a 720px viewport (1.7 screens), and the
   14 category chips wrapped into three rows, pushing the first article
   more than three screens down. This compresses the hero, turns the
   filters into a single swipeable row, and gets articles into view.
   ============================================================ */

.blog-hero{
  padding:clamp(46px,6vw,74px) 0 clamp(16px,2.2vw,24px);
  text-align:center;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 300px at 50% -8%, rgba(225,29,42,.18), transparent 64%),
    radial-gradient(520px 220px at 50% 0, rgba(233,196,90,.07), transparent 70%);
}
.blog-hero .eyebrow{font-size:.68rem}
.blog-hero .page-title{
  font-size:clamp(1.85rem,5vw,3.05rem);
  margin:10px 0 8px;line-height:1.02;
}
.blog-hero .page-sub{
  font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;max-width:580px;margin:0 auto 16px;
}

/* Credibility line — who wrote these, stated plainly (also good for AEO) */
.blog-hero-stats{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;
  gap:8px 16px;margin:0 auto 18px;color:var(--muted);
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.blog-hero-stats b{color:var(--gold-2);font-weight:600}
.blog-hero-stats span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.blog-hero-stats span::before{
  content:"";width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--gold);
}

/* Search becomes the primary action in the hero */
.blog-search{max-width:600px;margin:0 auto}
.blog-search input{padding:15px 22px;font-size:1rem}

/* Filters: one swipeable row instead of a three-row wall of chips.
   Fades at both edges hint that there is more to scroll. */
.blog-filters{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:nowrap;justify-content:flex-start;
  gap:8px;margin:16px auto 0;max-width:100%;
  overflow-x:auto;overflow-y:hidden;
  scroll-snap-type:x proximity;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  padding:2px 4px 6px;
  scrollbar-width:none;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 28px,#000 calc(100% - 28px),transparent 100%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 28px,#000 calc(100% - 28px),transparent 100%);
}
.blog-filters::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.blog-chip{flex:0 0 auto;scroll-snap-align:start;white-space:nowrap}
/* Centre the chips only when they actually fit. Plain "center" on an
   overflowing scroll container clips the first chips and makes them
   unreachable; "safe center" falls back to flex-start when it overflows. */
.blog-filters{justify-content:safe center}

.blog-subfilters{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:nowrap;gap:8px;overflow-x:auto;
  padding:2px 4px 4px;scrollbar-width:none;justify-content:flex-start;
}
.blog-subfilters::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.blog-subchip{flex:0 0 auto;white-space:nowrap}

/* Hero CTAs: compact, and "Start Reading" is redundant beside the grid */
.blog-hero .hero-actions{gap:10px;margin-bottom:14px;justify-content:center}
.blog-hero .hero-actions .btn{padding:12px 24px;font-size:.86rem}

@media (max-width:700px){
  .blog-hero{padding-top:clamp(34px,9vw,52px)}
  .blog-hero .page-sub{font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:14px}
  .blog-hero-stats{font-size:.66rem;gap:6px 12px}
  .blog-search input{padding:13px 18px;font-size:.95rem}
}