/* Verita Post v61.23.20 homepage bundle. Rebuild from seven source stylesheets in this exact order. */

/* ===== custom.css ===== */
/* =====================================================
   THE VERITA POST — Custom Design System
   Premium Nigerian Newsroom
   ===================================================== */

/* ---- CSS Variables ---- */
:root {
    /* Brand Colors */
    --burgundy: #7F1D1D;
    --burgundy-light: #991B1B;
    --burgundy-dark: #601414;
    --rich-black: #111111;
    --gold: #E5C07B;
    --gold-dark: #D4A853;
    --ivory: #FFFCF7;
    --card: #FFFFFF;
    --breaking: #B91C1C;

    /* Text */
    --text-primary: #1F2937;
    --text-secondary: #6B7280;
    --text-muted: #9CA3AF;

    /* Borders & Surfaces */
    --border: #E5E7EB;
    --border-light: #F3F4F6;
    --surface-hover: #F9FAFB;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.12);
    --shadow-xl: 0 32px 64px -16px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.16);
    --shadow-card-hover: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.14);

    /* Typography */
    --font-serif: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-heading: 'Montserrat', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Poppins', system-ui, sans-serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --section-gap: 96px;
    --gutter: 28px;

    /* Radius */
    --radius-sm: 12px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    /* Transitions */
    --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --duration-fast: 200ms;
    --duration-normal: 300ms;
    --duration-slow: 500ms;

    /* Layout */
    --header-height: 72px;
    --ticker-height: 40px;
    --content-width: 1280px;
    --article-width: 680px;
}

/* ---- Dark Mode Variables ---- */
[data-theme="dark"] {
    --ivory: #111111;
    --card: #1A1A1A;
    --rich-black: #F5F5F5;
    --text-primary: #F3F4F6;
    --text-secondary: #9CA3AF;
    --text-muted: #6B7280;
    --border: #2A2A2A;
    --border-light: #222222;
    --surface-hover: #242424;
    --burgundy: #EF4444;
    --burgundy-light: #F87171;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    --shadow-card-hover: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* ---- Base Reset ---- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    transition: background-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out),
                color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

/* ---- Typography Scale ---- */
.font-serif { font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.font-heading { font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.font-body { font-family: var(--font-body); }

.text-display {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.text-h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.text-h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.text-h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.text-h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.text-body-lg {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.text-body {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.text-sm {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.text-xs {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Header responsive fixes for many nav items */
.header-inner {
    gap: 12px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-link {
        padding: 7px 10px !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }
    .nav-tipline {
        padding: 7px 12px !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    /* On smaller desktops, hide some category links to fit */
    @media (max-width: 1150px) {
        .nav-desktop .nav-link:nth-child(6),
        .nav-desktop .nav-link:nth-child(7) {
            display: none;
        }
    }
}

/* Ensure logo doesn't get squished */
.site-logo {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 0;
}

.site-logo img {
    max-height: 40px;
    width: auto;
}

/* ---- Container ---- */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--content-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.container-narrow {
    max-width: var(--article-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

/* ---- Breaking News Ticker ---- */
.ticker-bar {
    height: var(--ticker-height);
    background: var(--rich-black);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 60;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .ticker-bar {
    background: var(--burgundy);
}

.ticker-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    background: var(--breaking);
    height: 100%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    animation: pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    animation: scroll-left 60s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 32px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-item a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.ticker-separator {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes scroll-left {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 50;
    height: var(--header-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: background-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out),
                box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.header-transparent {
    background: transparent;
}

.header-scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 252, 247, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .header-scrolled {
    background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.9);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--content-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.site-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.site-logo img {
    height: 36px;
    width: auto;
}

/* ---- Navigation ---- */
.nav-desktop {
    display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-desktop {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 4px;
    }
}

.nav-desktop a {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-desktop a:hover,
.nav-desktop a.active {
    color: var(--burgundy);
    background: rgba(127, 29, 29, 0.06);
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* ---- Icon Button ---- */
.icon-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.icon-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(127, 29, 29, 0.08);
    color: var(--burgundy);
}

.icon-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    stroke-width: 1.75;
}

/* ---- Mobile Menu ---- */
.mobile-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.mobile-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 320px;
    max-width: 85vw;
    z-index: 101;
    background: var(--card);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.mobile-nav a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.mobile-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--burgundy);
}

/* ---- Search Overlay ---- */
.search-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 12vh;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.search-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.search-modal {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 640px;
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transform: translateY(-20px);
    transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.search-overlay.active .search-modal {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.search-input-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.search-input-wrap svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.search-input-wrap input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    outline: none;
}

.search-input-wrap input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.search-results-list {
    max-height: 400px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.search-result-item {
    display: block;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: background var(--duration-fast);
}

.search-result-item:hover {
    background: var(--surface-hover);
}

.search-empty {
    padding: 48px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---- Reading Progress Bar ---- */
.reading-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    z-index: 999;
    width: 0;
    transition: width 100ms linear;
}

/* ---- Hero Section ---- */
.hero-section {
    padding: 48px 0 0;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }
}

.hero-main {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-height: 400px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-main {
        min-height: 520px;
    }
}

.hero-main-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.hero-main:hover .hero-main-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-main-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        0deg,
        rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.85) 0%,
        rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.3) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

.hero-main-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 36px;
}

.hero-main-content .text-display {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 12px 0;
}

.hero-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.hero-side-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px;
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-side-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--border);
}

.hero-side-thumb {
    width: 100px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-side-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    min-width: 0;
}

/* ---- Category Badge ---- */
.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-burgundy {
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.badge-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.badge-breaking {
    background: var(--breaking);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    animation: badge-flash 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes badge-flash {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.7; }
}

.badge-exclusive {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #1A1A1A;
}

.badge-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ---- Trending Strip ---- */
.trending-section {
    padding: 36px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.trending-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.trending-scroll {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.trending-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.trending-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    min-width: 280px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trending-rank {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.6;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 36px;
    text-align: center;
}

.trending-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.trending-title:hover {
    color: var(--burgundy);
}

/* ---- Article Card ---- */
.article-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--border);
}

.article-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.article-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

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

.article-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    flex: 1;
}

.article-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.article-card-meta-sep {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---- Section Header ---- */
.section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.section-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.section-title-bar {
    width: 4px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--burgundy);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: gap var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.section-link:hover {
    gap: 10px;
}

.section-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* ---- Article Grid ---- */
.article-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .article-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .article-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .article-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

/* ---- Category Section ---- */
.category-section {
    padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
}

.category-section:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--surface-hover);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .category-section:nth-child(even) {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.category-featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .category-featured-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }
}

/* ---- Investigations Section ---- */
.investigations-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rich-black) 0%, var(--burgundy-dark) 100%);
    padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .investigations-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A1A 0%, #2D1111 100%);
}

.investigations-section .section-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.investigations-section .section-title-bar {
    background: var(--gold);
}

.investigations-section .article-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.investigations-section .article-card-body {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.investigations-section .text-h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--ivory);
}

.investigations-section .article-card-meta {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ---- Author Card ---- */
.author-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
}

.author-avatar-sm {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

.author-avatar-lg {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
}

/* ---- Article Page ---- */
.article-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    max-height: 720px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.article-body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.article-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.6em;
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2.5em 0 1em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.article-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin: 2em 0 0.8em;
}

.article-body blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--burgundy);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    margin: 2em 0;
    background: var(--surface-hover);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-body ul,
.article-body ol {
    padding-left: 1.5em;
    margin-bottom: 1.6em;
}

.article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

.article-body img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin: 2em 0;
}

/* ---- Reactions Bar ---- */
.reactions-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.reaction-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--card);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.reaction-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--burgundy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.reaction-btn.active {
    background: var(--burgundy);
    border-color: var(--burgundy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.reaction-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke-width: 1.75;
}

.reaction-count {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ---- Comments ---- */
.comment-section {
    padding-top: 48px;
}

.comment-form-wrap {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.comment-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.comment-item {
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.comment-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.comment-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.comment-avatar-placeholder {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.comment-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.comment-time {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.comment-body {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding-left: 46px;
}

.comment-replies {
    padding-left: 46px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.comment-reply-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 4px 0;
    margin-left: 46px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--burgundy);
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

/* ---- Forms (Premium Styled) ---- */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--card);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    outline: none;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--burgundy);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(127, 29, 29, 0.1);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .form-input:focus,
[data-theme="dark"] .form-textarea:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
}

.form-textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-select {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='20' height='20' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%236B7280' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 12px center;
    padding-right: 44px;
}

.form-checkbox-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.form-checkbox {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    accent-color: var(--burgundy);
}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke-width: 1.75;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--burgundy);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--burgundy-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--card);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: var(--border);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--burgundy);
}

.btn-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
    background: var(--surface-hover);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--rich-black);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: 80px 0 0;
    margin-top: var(--section-gap);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-footer {
    background: #0A0A0A;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 40px; }
}

.footer-brand {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-social svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* ---- Newsletter Box ---- */
.newsletter-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--burgundy-dark) 0%, var(--burgundy) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 48px 40px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-align: center;
    margin: var(--section-gap) 0;
}

.newsletter-box .text-h2 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 28px auto 0;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }

.newsletter-form .btn {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #1A1A1A;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.newsletter-form .btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* ---- Pagination ---- */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.pagination a,
.pagination span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.pagination a:hover {
    border-color: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--burgundy);
}

.pagination .active {
    background: var(--burgundy);
    border-color: var(--burgundy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ---- Skeleton Loader ---- */
.skeleton {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        var(--border-light) 25%,
        var(--border) 50%,
        var(--border-light) 75%
    );
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: skeleton-shimmer 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

@keyframes skeleton-shimmer {
    0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

.skeleton-text { height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.skeleton-title { height: 22px; margin-bottom: 12px; width: 80%; }
.skeleton-img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }

/* ---- Scroll Reveal Animation ---- */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out),
                transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---- Author Page ---- */
.author-profile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 48px 0;
}

.author-profile-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.author-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.author-stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.author-stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--burgundy);
}

.author-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.author-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.author-social a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.author-social a:hover {
    border-color: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--burgundy);
}

/* ---- Alert / Flash Messages ---- */
.alert {
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.alert-success {
    background: #F0FDF4;
    color: #166534;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
}

.alert-error {
    background: #FEF2F2;
    color: #991B1B;
    border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .alert-success {
    background: rgba(22, 101, 52, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(22, 101, 52, 0.3);
    color: #86EFAC;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .alert-error {
    background: rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.3);
    color: #FCA5A5;
}

/* ---- Share Buttons ---- */
.share-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast);
}

.share-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--burgundy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.share-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ---- Ad Slot ---- */
.ad-slot {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 32px 0;
}

.ad-slot img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ad-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ---- Responsive Tweaks ---- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    :root {
        --section-gap: 64px;
        --gutter: 20px;
    }

    .hero-main {
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    .hero-main-content {
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .author-profile {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .author-stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .author-social {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Alpine.js x-cloak — hide until Alpine loads */
[x-cloak] {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Ensure overlays start hidden */
.search-overlay:not(.active),
.mobile-overlay:not(.active) {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mobile-drawer:not(.active) {
    transform: translateX(100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   ARTICLE PAGE — AUTHOR BYLINE
   ========================================== */

/* Author card in article header */
.author-card {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: opacity 200ms ease-out;
}

.author-card:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Author avatar in byline — SMALL, ROUND, CONSTRAINED */
.author-card .author-avatar,
.article-body .author-avatar,
.author-avatar {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    min-width: 44px !important;
    max-width: 44px !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    max-height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
    background: var(--surface-hover);
    display: block;
}

/* Larger version for author profile page */
.author-avatar-lg {
    width: 80px !important;
    height: 80px !important;
    min-width: 80px !important;
    max-width: 80px !important;
    min-height: 80px !important;
    max-height: 80px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Small variant for cards */
.author-avatar-sm {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    min-width: 28px !important;
    max-width: 28px !important;
    min-height: 28px !important;
    max-height: 28px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Fallback initial when no avatar */
.comment-avatar-placeholder,
.author-avatar-fallback-inline {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    max-width: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =====================================================
   V5 EDITORIAL UX REFINEMENT
   A quieter, clearer hierarchy for the public newsroom.
   ===================================================== */

:root {
    --section-gap: 76px;
    --radius-sm: 7px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --radius-xl: 14px;
    --article-width: 740px;
}

.home-edition-line {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 0 0 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.hero-main { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); min-height: 460px; }
.hero-main-content { max-width: 900px; padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px); }
.hero-main-content .text-display { max-width: 850px; font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.04; }
.hero-main:hover .hero-main-img { transform: scale(1.018); }
.hero-side { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.hero-side-card {
    border: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 16px 0;
    background: transparent;
}
.hero-side-card:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; border-color: var(--burgundy); }
.hero-side-card:hover h3, .hero-side-card:hover h4 { color: var(--burgundy); }
.hero-side-thumb { border-radius: 6px; width: 112px; height: 76px; }

@media (min-width: 760px) {
    .hero-side { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); column-gap: 26px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2.15fr) minmax(320px, .85fr); gap: 34px; }
    .hero-side { display: flex; border-top: 0; }
    .hero-main { min-height: 560px; }
}

.latest-news-section { padding: 34px 0 6px; }
.latest-news-shell { border-top: 3px solid var(--rich-black); }
.latest-news-heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px 0 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.latest-news-heading h2, .archive-header h1 { font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.latest-news-heading h2 { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.15rem); line-height: 1; }
.latest-kicker {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--burgundy);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: .65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.latest-news-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.latest-news-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 58px minmax(0, 1fr) 18px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.latest-news-item time { color: var(--burgundy); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; }
.latest-news-copy span { color: var(--text-muted); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.latest-news-copy h3 { margin-top: 3px; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .91rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.latest-news-item svg { color: var(--text-muted); transition: transform 180ms ease, color 180ms ease; }
.latest-news-item:hover h3, .latest-news-item:hover svg { color: var(--burgundy); }
.latest-news-item:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .latest-news-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); column-gap: 28px; }
}

.article-card { border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: none; }
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.article-card:hover .article-card-img { transform: scale(1.02); }
.article-card-body { padding: 18px; }
.category-section:nth-child(even) { background: transparent; }
.category-section + .category-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.section-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.section-title-bar { width: 3px; height: 24px; }

.article-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.article-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--burgundy); }
.article-trust-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 15px 0;
    margin: 4px 0 26px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.article-trust-strip span, .article-trust-strip strong { display: block; }
.article-trust-strip span { margin-bottom: 3px; color: var(--text-muted); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.article-trust-strip strong { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; }
.article-trust-strip .trust-verified strong { color: #15803D; }
.article-hero-img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); max-height: 630px; }
.article-body { font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 2vw, 1.18rem); line-height: 1.88; }
.article-body > p:first-child::first-letter {
    float: left;
    margin: .08em .1em 0 0;
    color: var(--burgundy);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.5em;
    line-height: .78;
}
.article-body a { color: var(--burgundy); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.article-body h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2rem); line-height: 1.2; }

.article-source-note {
    margin: 34px 0 18px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--burgundy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(127, 29, 29, .045), rgba(229, 192, 123, .055));
}
.article-source-note > span {
    color: var(--burgundy);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: .64rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.article-source-note p {
    margin: 7px 0 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: .82rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.article-source-note a { color: var(--burgundy); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; }

.latest-archive { padding: 54px 0 84px; }
.archive-header { max-width: 700px; padding-bottom: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--rich-black); }
.archive-header p { margin-top: 10px; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.latest-archive-list { max-width: 980px; }
.latest-archive-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 128px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 20px; padding: 24px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.latest-archive-image img { width: 100%; height: 92px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 6px; }
.archive-story-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 14px; color: var(--text-muted); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .64rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.archive-story-meta a, .archive-story-meta span { color: var(--burgundy); }
.latest-archive-copy h2 { margin: 7px 0; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); line-height: 1.18; }
.latest-archive-copy h2 a:hover { color: var(--burgundy); }
.latest-archive-copy > p { display: none; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: .86rem; }
.empty-newsroom { padding: 70px 0; color: var(--text-muted); }
@media (min-width: 700px) {
    .article-trust-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .latest-archive-item { grid-template-columns: 230px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
    .latest-archive-image img { height: 145px; }
    .latest-archive-copy > p { display: block; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    :root { --gutter: 18px; --section-gap: 58px; }
    .home-edition-line span:first-child { display: none; }
    .hero-section { padding-top: 24px; }
    .hero-main { min-height: 410px; }
    .hero-main-content .article-card-meta-sep, .hero-main-content .author-avatar-sm { display: none; }
    .latest-news-heading .section-link { font-size: .72rem; }
    .article-trust-strip { gap: 10px; }
    .article-body > p:first-child::first-letter { font-size: 3em; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-main-img, .article-card-img, .latest-news-item svg { transition: none !important; }
    .hero-main:hover .hero-main-img, .article-card:hover .article-card-img { transform: none; }
}

/* =====================================================
   V6 NEWSROOM POLISH
   Mobile clarity, stable ticker geometry and consistent archives.
   ===================================================== */

:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--gold);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.ticker-label {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ticker-window {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ticker-track {
    flex: 0 0 max-content;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
}

.site-header.header-transparent {
    background: rgba(255, 252, 247, .94);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .site-header.header-transparent {
    background: rgba(17, 17, 17, .96);
}

.article-print-area > .container-narrow:first-of-type {
    padding-top: 34px !important;
}

.article-print-area > .container-narrow:first-of-type > .text-display {
    max-width: 760px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.06;
}

.article-print-area > .container-narrow:first-of-type > .text-body-lg {
    max-width: 700px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.article-trust-strip strong {
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.article-grid {
    align-items: stretch;
}

.article-card-body .text-h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.22;
}

.search-input-wrap:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--burgundy) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(127, 29, 29, .08);
}

@media (min-width: 1180px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 1.8fr) repeat(4, minmax(120px, 1fr));
        gap: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    :root {
        --header-height: 66px;
        --ticker-height: 36px;
    }

    .ticker-label {
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 0 12px;
        font-size: .64rem;
        letter-spacing: .06em;
    }

    .ticker-pulse {
        width: 6px;
        height: 6px;
    }

    .ticker-item {
        padding: 0 20px;
        font-size: .73rem;
    }

    .site-logo img {
        max-width: 178px;
        max-height: 32px;
    }

    .header-actions {
        gap: 2px;
    }

    .header-actions .icon-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .article-print-area > .container-narrow:first-of-type {
        padding-top: 24px !important;
    }

    .article-breadcrumb {
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .article-print-area > .container-narrow:first-of-type > .text-display {
        font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 8.2vw, 2.25rem);
        line-height: 1.08;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    }

    .article-print-area > .container-narrow:first-of-type > .text-body-lg {
        font-size: 1.02rem;
        line-height: 1.62;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .article-trust-strip {
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .article-trust-strip strong {
        font-size: .7rem;
    }

    .article-hero-img {
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .latest-archive {
        padding-top: 38px;
    }

    .archive-header {
        padding-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .latest-archive-item {
        grid-template-columns: 104px minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 18px 0;
    }

    .latest-archive-image img {
        height: 78px;
    }

    .latest-archive-copy h2 {
        font-size: 1.08rem;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        gap: 34px 24px;
    }

    .site-footer {
        padding-top: 56px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        margin-top: 42px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ticker-track {
        animation: none !important;
    }

    .ticker-window {
        overflow-x: auto;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   V60.3.4 — Site-wide social follow bar
   ===================================================== */
.verita-follow-bar {
    margin-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e5e7eb);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e5e7eb);
    background: #fffaf7;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface, #fff) 94%, var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d) 6%);
}
.verita-follow-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-top: 17px;
    padding-bottom: 17px;
}
.verita-follow-copy {
    min-width: 0;
}
.verita-follow-copy strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-primary, #111827);
    font-family: var(--font-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: 1.04rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.verita-follow-copy span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 3px;
    color: var(--text-secondary, #6b7280);
    font-size: .78rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}
.verita-follow-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.verita-follow-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    min-height: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e5e7eb);
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: var(--card, #fff);
    color: var(--text-primary, #111827);
    font-size: .73rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.verita-follow-btn:hover { border-color: var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d); color: var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d); }
.verita-follow-facebook svg,
.verita-follow-telegram svg { flex: 0 0 auto; }
[data-theme="dark"] .verita-follow-bar { background: #151515; border-color: #2b2b2b; }
[data-theme="dark"] .verita-follow-btn { background: #1c1c1c; border-color: #303030; color: #f4f4f4; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .verita-follow-inner { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding-top: 14px; padding-bottom: 14px; }
    .verita-follow-actions { width: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
    .verita-follow-btn { width: 100%; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; font-size: .68rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 390px) {
    .verita-follow-actions { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* =====================================================
   VERITA POST E-PAPER — v61.3 integrated into main bundle
   CSS recovery v61.3.1
   ===================================================== */
/* =====================================================
   VERITA POST E-PAPER — v61.3
   HTML-first archive + protected PDF reader
   ===================================================== */

.epaper-archive,
.epaper-issue { padding: 38px 0 72px; }

.epaper-breadcrumb {
    display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
    margin: 0 0 26px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .78rem;
}
.epaper-breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-secondary); text-decoration: none; }
.epaper-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--burgundy); }

.epaper-kicker {
    display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--burgundy);
}
.epaper-archive-head {
    display: flex; gap: 24px; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end;
    padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.epaper-archive-head h1,
.epaper-issue-copy h1 { font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--text-primary); margin: 0; }
.epaper-archive-head h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 4rem); line-height: 1; }
.epaper-archive-head p { max-width: 720px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.75; margin: 14px 0 0; }
.epaper-feed-link { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }

.epaper-latest-card {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 360px) 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px);
    align-items: center; padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 52px); margin: 0 0 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #171515, #2A2020); color: white; border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(35, 24, 24, .12);
}
.epaper-latest-cover { display: block; max-width: 330px; margin: 0 auto; }
.epaper-latest-cover img,
.epaper-issue-cover { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; background: #eee; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22); }
.epaper-latest-copy .epaper-kicker { color: #E5C07B; }
.epaper-latest-copy h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.05; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.epaper-latest-copy h2 a { color: white; text-decoration: none; }
.epaper-latest-copy p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 760px; }
.epaper-latest-copy .epaper-meta-row { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }

.epaper-meta-row { display: flex; gap: 10px 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 8px 0 16px; }
.epaper-meta-row span:not(:first-child)::before { content: "•"; margin-right: 18px; opacity: .5; }
.epaper-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 24px; }

.epaper-section-head { display: flex; align-items: end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.epaper-section-head h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); margin: 0; color: var(--text-primary); }
.epaper-section-head > span,
.epaper-section-head > a { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; }

.epaper-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.epaper-card { min-width: 0; background: var(--bg-primary, #fff); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; }
.epaper-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 15px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.epaper-card-cover { display: block; background: #efefef; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; overflow: hidden; }
.epaper-card-cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.epaper-card-body { padding: 18px; }
.epaper-card-body time { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--burgundy); font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.epaper-card-body h3 { margin: 7px 0 10px; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.22rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.epaper-card-body h3 a { color: var(--text-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.epaper-card-body p { margin: 0 0 14px; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.epaper-read-link { color: var(--burgundy); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; font-size: .82rem; }
.epaper-empty { text-align: center; padding: 60px 20px; border: 1px dashed var(--border-light); border-radius: 20px; }
.epaper-empty h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.epaper-empty p { color: var(--text-secondary); }

.epaper-archive .pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; align-items: center; margin-top: 36px; font-size: .82rem; }
.epaper-archive .pagination a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--burgundy); font-weight: 700; }
.epaper-archive .pagination span { color: var(--text-muted); }

.epaper-issue-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(250px, 410px) 1fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 76px); align-items: start; padding: 12px 0 52px; }
.epaper-issue-cover-wrap { max-width: 410px; }
.epaper-issue-copy { padding-top: 18px; }
.epaper-issue-copy h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.7rem); line-height: .98; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.epaper-standfirst { max-width: 800px; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: clamp(.98rem, 1.6vw, 1.12rem); line-height: 1.85; }
.epaper-published-note { margin-top: 18px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .74rem; }

.epaper-contents,
.epaper-linked-stories,
.epaper-reader-section { padding: 42px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.epaper-contents ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; columns: 2; column-gap: 48px; }
.epaper-contents li { break-inside: avoid; position: relative; padding: 11px 0 11px 20px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.55; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.epaper-contents li::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--burgundy); position: absolute; left: 0; top: 19px; }

.epaper-story-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.epaper-story-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 112px 1fr; gap: 14px; color: inherit; text-decoration: none; border-top: 2px solid var(--text-primary); padding-top: 12px; }
.epaper-story-card img { width: 112px; height: 88px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px; }
.epaper-story-card span { color: var(--burgundy); font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; }
.epaper-story-card h3 { margin: 5px 0 7px; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.epaper-story-card time { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .68rem; }

.epaper-reader-shell { position: relative; background: #222; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; min-height: 780px; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.1); }
.epaper-reader-shell iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 86vh; min-height: 780px; border: 0; background: #333; }
.epaper-issue-footer { padding: 34px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; align-items: start; }
.epaper-issue-footer a { color: var(--burgundy); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }
.epaper-issue-footer p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .75rem; max-width: 520px; text-align: right; }

/* Homepage discovery block */
.home-epaper-strip { padding: 26px 0 10px; }
.home-epaper-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 118px 1fr auto; gap: 22px; align-items: center; background: #181515; border-radius: 18px; padding: 18px 22px; color: white; }
.home-epaper-card img { width: 118px; height: 154px; object-fit: cover; display: block; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
.home-epaper-card h2 { margin: 2px 0 7px; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem); }
.home-epaper-card h2 a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.home-epaper-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 720px; font-size: .84rem; }
.home-epaper-card .epaper-kicker { color: #E5C07B; margin-bottom: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .epaper-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
    .epaper-story-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .epaper-archive, .epaper-issue { padding-top: 24px; }
    .epaper-latest-card, .epaper-issue-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .epaper-latest-cover, .epaper-issue-cover-wrap { max-width: 310px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
    .epaper-issue-copy { padding-top: 0; }
    .epaper-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 16px; }
    .epaper-contents ul { columns: 1; }
    .epaper-reader-shell, .epaper-reader-shell iframe { min-height: 620px; height: 75vh; }
    .home-epaper-card { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; }
    .home-epaper-card img { width: 90px; height: 120px; }
    .home-epaper-card .epaper-actions { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-top: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .epaper-archive-head { align-items: start; flex-direction: column; }
    .epaper-latest-card { border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px; }
    .epaper-grid, .epaper-story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .epaper-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 118px 1fr; }
    .epaper-card-cover { aspect-ratio: auto; height: 100%; min-height: 170px; }
    .epaper-card-body { padding: 15px; }
    .epaper-meta-row span:not(:first-child)::before { display: none; }
    .epaper-issue-footer { flex-direction: column; }
    .epaper-issue-footer p { text-align: left; }
    .epaper-reader-shell, .epaper-reader-shell iframe { min-height: 520px; height: 68vh; }
    .home-epaper-card { grid-template-columns: 76px 1fr; padding: 14px; gap: 14px; border-radius: 14px; }
    .home-epaper-card img { width: 76px; height: 102px; }
}

/* =====================================================
   VERITA POST v61.5 — Newsroom Products / Authority UI
   ===================================================== */
.nav-live{color:var(--breaking)!important;font-weight:800!important}.nav-live::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;background:currentColor;border-radius:50%;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;vertical-align:1px;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(185,28,28,.1)}
.vp-product-page{padding:34px 0 86px}.vp-crumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--text-muted);font-size:.78rem;margin:0 0 24px}.vp-crumb a:hover{color:var(--burgundy)}
.vp-kicker{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:.68rem;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;font-weight:800;color:var(--burgundy);margin-bottom:10px}.vp-product-hero{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:42px;padding:36px 0 34px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);margin-bottom:38px}.vp-product-hero>div:first-child{max-width:780px}.vp-product-hero h1,.vp-topic-hero h1,.vp-live-hero h1,.vp-advertise-hero h1{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5vw,4.8rem);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:var(--rich-black);margin:0 0 15px}.vp-product-hero p,.vp-topic-hero p,.vp-live-hero p{max-width:720px;color:var(--text-secondary);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.8}.vp-product-hero-split{align-items:center}.vp-product-mark{width:190px;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid var(--border);font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--burgundy);background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--card),var(--surface-hover));box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.vp-section-head-clean,.vp-author-section-head{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin:0 0 22px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--rich-black)}.vp-section-head-clean h2,.vp-author-section-head h2{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:2rem;line-height:1;margin:0}.vp-section-head-clean>span{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
.vp-story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px}.vp-story-card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}.vp-story-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:rgba(127,29,29,.22)}.vp-story-image{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:var(--surface-hover);overflow:hidden}.vp-story-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .35s ease}.vp-story-card:hover .vp-story-image img{transform:scale(1.025)}.vp-story-copy{padding:18px}.vp-story-copy h2,.vp-story-copy h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.12;margin:7px 0 9px;color:var(--rich-black)}.vp-story-copy p{font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.65;color:var(--text-secondary)}.vp-story-eyebrow,.vp-story-section{font:800 .65rem var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--burgundy)}.vp-text-link{font:700 .76rem var(--font-heading);color:var(--burgundy);display:inline-flex;margin-top:12px}.vp-empty-state{border:1px dashed var(--border);border-radius:18px;padding:38px;text-align:center;color:var(--text-secondary);background:var(--surface-hover)}
/* Topics + alerts */
.vp-topic-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}.vp-topic-card{display:block;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:18px;padding:22px;transition:.2s ease}.vp-topic-card:hover{border-color:rgba(127,29,29,.35);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}.vp-topic-card h2{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.5rem;margin:8px 0}.vp-topic-card p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.6}.vp-topic-type{font:800 .62rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--burgundy)}.vp-topic-meta{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--text-muted);margin-top:14px}.vp-topic-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(280px,390px);gap:44px;align-items:start;padding:28px 0 38px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);margin-bottom:34px}.vp-follow-box{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:18px;padding:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}.vp-follow-box h3{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:7px}.vp-follow-box p{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-secondary);margin-bottom:14px}.vp-follow-row{display:flex;gap:8px}.vp-follow-row input{flex:1;min-width:0;border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--ivory);color:var(--text-primary);padding:11px 12px;border-radius:10px;font:inherit}.vp-follow-box label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.75rem;color:var(--text-secondary);margin:12px 0}
.vp-pagination{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin-top:34px}.vp-pagination a{min-width:36px;height:36px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.78rem;background:var(--card)}.vp-pagination a.active{background:var(--burgundy);border-color:var(--burgundy);color:#fff}
/* Live */
.vp-live-list{display:grid;gap:16px}.vp-live-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:18px;align-items:center;padding:20px 22px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:16px;background:var(--card)}.vp-live-card h2{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.45rem;line-height:1.15}.vp-live-status{font:800 .62rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--surface-hover);color:var(--text-secondary)}.vp-live-status.is-live{background:rgba(185,28,28,.1);color:var(--breaking)}.vp-live-count{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--text-muted)}.vp-live-hero{padding:28px 0 30px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);margin-bottom:30px}.vp-live-meta{display:flex;gap:15px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:14px;color:var(--text-muted);font-size:.75rem}.vp-live-timeline{position:relative;max-width:850px;margin:0 auto}.vp-live-timeline:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:8px;top:5px;bottom:5px;width:2px;background:var(--border)}.vp-live-update{position:relative;margin:0 0 18px;padding:18px 20px 18px 34px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px}.vp-live-update:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:25px;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--card);border:4px solid var(--burgundy)}.vp-live-update.is-key{border-color:rgba(127,29,29,.32);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}.vp-key-update{font:800 .6rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--burgundy);letter-spacing:.08em}
/* Source documents */
.vp-document-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}.vp-document-card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:16px;padding:20px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:42px 1fr;gap:14px}.vp-doc-icon{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(127,29,29,.08);color:var(--burgundy);display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800}.vp-document-card h2{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.15;margin:4px 0 7px}.vp-document-card p{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-secondary)}.vp-document-detail{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:20px;padding:32px}.vp-document-detail h1{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem);line-height:1.05}.vp-document-facts{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 18px;margin:16px 0 24px;padding:13px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);font-size:.75rem;color:var(--text-secondary)}.vp-document-description{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.8}
/* Advertising */
.vp-advertise-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(280px,.6fr);gap:34px;align-items:center;padding:38px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1d1715,#342522);color:#fff;border-radius:24px;margin-bottom:32px}.vp-advertise-hero h1{color:#fff}.vp-advertise-hero p{color:#ded7d1;max-width:700px}.vp-advertise-statcard{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:18px;padding:22px}.vp-advertise-statcard strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:2rem}.vp-ad-products{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin:28px 0}.vp-ad-products>div,.vp-ad-products>article{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;padding:18px}.vp-ad-products strong,.vp-ad-products h2{display:block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:.84rem;margin-bottom:7px}.vp-ad-products span,.vp-ad-products p{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--text-secondary)}.vp-advertise-form{max-width:880px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:20px;padding:28px}.vp-form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}.vp-advertise-form input,.vp-advertise-form textarea,.vp-advertise-form select{width:100%;border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--ivory);color:var(--text-primary);border-radius:10px;padding:12px 13px;font:inherit}.vp-advertise-form label{display:block;font:700 .72rem var(--font-heading);margin-bottom:6px}
/* Author identity */
.vp-author-page{padding:34px 0 82px}.vp-author-profile{display:grid;grid-template-columns:140px minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:28px;align-items:start;padding:32px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);margin-bottom:28px}.vp-author-photo{width:140px;height:140px;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface-hover);border:1px solid var(--border)}.vp-author-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.vp-author-main h1{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,4.2rem);line-height:1;margin:0 0 7px}.vp-author-main>p:first-of-type{color:var(--burgundy);font:700 .78rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}.vp-author-bio{max-width:730px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.8;margin-top:13px}.vp-author-links{display:flex;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:15px}.vp-author-links a{font:700 .68rem var(--font-heading);padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:999px}.vp-author-stats{display:grid;gap:10px;min-width:170px}.vp-author-stats>div{padding:12px 14px;background:var(--surface-hover);border-radius:12px}.vp-author-stats strong{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.5rem;display:block}.vp-author-stats span{font-size:.64rem;color:var(--text-muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}.vp-author-beats{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:34px}.vp-author-beats a,.vp-author-beats span{padding:7px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(127,29,29,.07);color:var(--burgundy);font:700 .68rem var(--font-heading)}
.author-card{border:1px solid var(--border)!important;background:var(--card)!important;border-radius:14px!important;padding:12px!important;transition:.2s ease}.author-card:hover{border-color:rgba(127,29,29,.32)!important;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
/* Article ads + source authority */
.vp-article-reading-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 250px;gap:34px;align-items:start}.vp-article-reading-main{min-width:0}.vp-article-ad-rail{position:relative}.vp-sticky-ad{position:sticky;top:92px}.vp-instory-ad{margin:34px 0!important;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}.vp-instory-ad .ad-label,.vp-article-ad-rail .ad-label{font:700 .56rem var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted);text-align:center;margin-bottom:8px}.vp-instory-ad img,.vp-article-ad-rail img{max-width:100%;margin:auto}.vp-advertise-rail{margin-top:18px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;padding:16px;background:var(--surface-hover)}.vp-advertise-rail span{font:800 .6rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--burgundy);letter-spacing:.09em}.vp-advertise-rail strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.15rem;margin:5px 0}.vp-advertise-rail a{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--burgundy);font-weight:700}.vp-article-topics,.vp-article-documents{margin:34px 0;padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:16px;background:var(--card)}.vp-article-topics h3,.vp-article-documents h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.35rem}.vp-topic-pills{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:12px}.vp-topic-pills a{padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:999px;font:700 .68rem var(--font-heading);color:var(--burgundy)}.vp-article-documents>a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:11px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);font-size:.78rem}.vp-article-documents>a:first-of-type{margin-top:10px}.vp-article-documents>a span{color:var(--burgundy);white-space:nowrap}.vp-rating{display:inline-flex;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 9px;font:800 .62rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(127,29,29,.08);color:var(--burgundy)}.vp-claim{padding:12px 14px;margin-top:9px;background:var(--surface-hover);border-left:3px solid var(--burgundy);font-size:.78rem}
/* E-paper archive + edition */
.vp-epaper-archive-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--card),var(--surface-hover));padding:34px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:22px}.vp-epaper-badge{min-width:270px;padding:22px;border:2px solid var(--rich-black);text-align:center;background:#fffdf8;color:#181614}.vp-epaper-badge strong{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:2.2rem;display:block}.vp-epaper-badge span{font:700 .57rem var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7f1d1d}.vp-latest-edition-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:290px minmax(0,1fr);gap:34px;align-items:center;padding:28px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:22px;background:var(--card);margin-bottom:44px}.vp-latest-edition-cover{box-shadow:0 15px 38px rgba(35,25,20,.17);background:#eee;aspect-ratio:3/4;overflow:hidden}.vp-latest-edition-cover img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.vp-latest-edition-card h2{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem);line-height:1.03;margin:4px 0 12px}.vp-latest-edition-card p{color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.75;margin:13px 0 18px}.vp-edition-meta-clean{display:flex;gap:8px 16px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--text-muted);font-size:.72rem}.vp-epaper-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px}.vp-epaper-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:120px minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);padding-top:18px}.vp-epaper-card-cover{aspect-ratio:3/4;overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface-hover);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}.vp-epaper-card-cover img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.vp-epaper-card-body time{font:700 .62rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--burgundy)}.vp-epaper-card-body h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.08;margin:5px 0 8px}.vp-epaper-card-body p{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.55}.vp-edition-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(260px,390px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:48px;align-items:center;padding:26px 0 42px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}.vp-edition-cover-card{background:#eee;box-shadow:0 22px 54px rgba(35,25,20,.18);aspect-ratio:3/4;overflow:hidden}.vp-edition-cover-card img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.vp-edition-copy h1{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5vw,4.6rem);line-height:1.01;margin:0 0 15px}.vp-edition-summary{color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.8;max-width:720px;margin:18px 0}.vp-edition-actions{margin:22px 0 12px}.vp-edition-note{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--text-muted)}.vp-edition-lead-summary{padding:42px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}.vp-edition-lead-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,.9fr);gap:30px;align-items:center}.vp-edition-lead-image{aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden}.vp-edition-lead-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.vp-edition-lead-grid h2{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.02;margin:8px 0 12px}.vp-edition-lead-grid p{color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.7}.vp-edition-contents{padding:42px 0}.vp-edition-story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0 30px}.vp-edition-story-card{position:relative;padding:18px 0 18px 44px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}.vp-edition-story-number{position:absolute;left:0;top:18px;font:700 .7rem var(--font-heading);color:var(--text-muted)}.vp-edition-story-card h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1.12;margin:5px 0}.vp-edition-story-meta{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--text-muted)}.vp-edition-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;border-top:2px solid var(--rich-black);padding-top:16px;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--text-muted)}.vp-edition-foot a{font-weight:700;color:var(--burgundy)}
.vp-reader-dialog{width:min(96vw,1500px);height:94vh;max-width:none;max-height:none;border:0;padding:0;background:#e9e5df;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}.vp-reader-dialog::backdrop{background:rgba(12,10,9,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}.vp-reader-dialog-bar{height:46px;background:#181614;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:0 14px;font:700 .75rem var(--font-heading)}.vp-reader-dialog-bar button{border:0;background:transparent;color:#fff;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer}.vp-reader-dialog iframe{display:block;width:100%;height:calc(94vh - 46px);border:0;background:#e9e5df}
/* Responsive cleanup */
@media(max-width:1050px){.vp-article-reading-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}.vp-article-ad-rail{display:none}.vp-story-grid,.vp-topic-grid,.vp-document-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.vp-ad-products{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.vp-epaper-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.vp-author-profile{grid-template-columns:120px 1fr}.vp-author-stats{grid-column:1/-1;display:flex}.vp-author-stats>div{flex:1}.vp-edition-hero{grid-template-columns:320px 1fr}}
@media(max-width:720px){.vp-product-page,.vp-author-page{padding-top:20px}.vp-product-hero,.vp-topic-hero,.vp-advertise-hero,.vp-latest-edition-card,.vp-edition-hero,.vp-edition-lead-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;display:grid}.vp-product-hero{align-items:start}.vp-product-mark,.vp-epaper-badge{display:none}.vp-story-grid,.vp-topic-grid,.vp-document-grid,.vp-epaper-grid,.vp-edition-story-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-live-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-ad-products,.vp-form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-author-profile{grid-template-columns:88px 1fr;gap:18px}.vp-author-photo{width:88px;height:88px}.vp-author-stats{grid-column:1/-1}.vp-latest-edition-card{padding:18px}.vp-latest-edition-cover,.vp-edition-cover-card{width:min(100%,310px);margin:auto}.vp-epaper-card{grid-template-columns:95px 1fr}.vp-edition-foot{display:block}.vp-edition-foot span{display:block;margin-top:7px}.vp-reader-dialog{width:100vw;height:100vh;border-radius:0}.vp-reader-dialog iframe{height:calc(100vh - 46px)}}
@media print{.vp-reader-dialog{display:none!important}.vp-article-ad-rail,.vp-instory-ad,.vp-advertise-rail{display:none!important}}

.vp-article-layout-shell{max-width:1120px}.vp-article-layout-shell>.article-tools,.vp-article-layout-shell>.reactions-bar,.vp-article-layout-shell>.comment-section{max-width:800px}
.vp-author-photo>span{width:100%;height:100%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--burgundy),var(--burgundy-dark));color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:3rem}.vp-story-eyebrow{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px}.vp-story-eyebrow time{color:var(--text-muted);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none}
.vp-follow-topic-link{display:inline-flex;margin-top:13px;font:700 .72rem var(--font-heading);color:var(--burgundy)}


/* =====================================================
   v61.6.3 — Quiet article discovery + inline subscriptions
   ===================================================== */
.vp-inline-related{margin:30px 0 18px;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.vp-inline-label{display:block;font:800 .64rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--burgundy);margin-bottom:9px}
.vp-inline-related-links{display:grid;gap:8px}
.vp-inline-related-links a{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.35;color:var(--text-primary);text-decoration:none}
.vp-inline-related-links a:hover{color:var(--burgundy)}
.vp-inline-related-links a+ a{padding-top:8px;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.vp-inline-newsletter{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;margin:22px 0 30px;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;background:var(--card)}
.vp-inline-newsletter>div strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:.95rem;color:var(--text-primary)}
.vp-inline-newsletter-form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(170px,240px) auto;gap:8px;align-items:center}
.vp-inline-newsletter-form input{min-width:0;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:8px;background:var(--ivory);color:var(--text-primary);padding:10px 11px;font:inherit;font-size:.78rem}
.vp-inline-newsletter-form button,.vp-topic-follow-form button,.vp-topic-follow-toggle{border:0;border-radius:8px;background:var(--burgundy);color:#fff;font:750 .72rem var(--font-heading);padding:10px 13px;cursor:pointer}
.vp-inline-newsletter-form button:disabled,.vp-topic-follow-form button:disabled{opacity:.6;cursor:wait}
.vp-inline-newsletter-msg{grid-column:1/-1;min-height:1em;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
.vp-inline-newsletter-msg.is-success{color:#15803d}.vp-inline-newsletter-msg.is-error{color:#b91c1c}
.vp-inline-topic-follow{margin-top:13px}
.vp-topic-follow-toggle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;background:transparent;color:var(--burgundy);border:1px solid rgba(127,29,29,.25);padding:9px 12px}
.vp-topic-follow-toggle:hover{background:rgba(127,29,29,.05)}
.vp-topic-follow-toggle.is-following{color:#166534;border-color:rgba(22,101,52,.25);background:rgba(22,101,52,.06);cursor:default}
.vp-topic-follow-form{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:10px;padding:12px;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:10px;background:var(--surface-hover)}
.vp-topic-follow-form[hidden]{display:none!important}
.vp-topic-follow-form input[type=email]{flex:1;min-width:190px;border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--card);color:var(--text-primary);border-radius:8px;padding:9px 10px;font:inherit;font-size:.76rem}
.vp-topic-follow-form label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--text-secondary);white-space:nowrap}
.vp-topic-follow-msg{flex-basis:100%;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--text-muted)}
@media(max-width:700px){.vp-inline-newsletter{align-items:stretch;flex-direction:column}.vp-inline-newsletter-form{grid-template-columns:1fr auto}.vp-topic-follow-form input[type=email]{min-width:0;flex-basis:100%}}
@media(max-width:480px){.vp-inline-newsletter-form{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-inline-newsletter-form button{width:100%}}

.vp-topic-page-follow-msg{display:block;margin-top:8px;min-height:1em;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--text-muted)}

/* v61.6.4: quiet engagement modules physically inside the article body */
.article-body > .vp-body-insert{font-size:initial}
.article-body > .vp-inline-related{margin:28px 0;padding:14px 0}
.article-body > .vp-inline-newsletter{margin:30px 0}
@media print{.article-body > .vp-body-insert{display:none!important}}


/* =====================================================
   v61.6.5 — VERITA SPOTLIGHT ADVERTISING
   A deliberately restrained, in-flow commercial canvas.
   Distinct from edge-to-edge newspaper billboard layouts.
   ===================================================== */
.vp-spotlight{
    position:relative;
    padding:18px 0 22px;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(127,29,29,.025),rgba(229,192,123,.018));
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.vp-spotlight-head{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    margin:0 0 8px;
    color:var(--text-muted);
    font:700 .57rem/1 var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing:.16em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}
.vp-spotlight-head::after{
    content:"";
    height:1px;
    flex:1;
    max-width:76px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(127,29,29,.34),transparent);
}
.vp-spotlight-frame{
    width:min(100%,1200px);
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:8px;
    border:1px solid rgba(127,29,29,.12);
    border-radius:18px;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f5efe6,#fffaf4 68%,#f1e9de);
    box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(48,31,25,.055);
    overflow:hidden;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .vp-spotlight-frame{
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,#191514,#211b19);
    border-color:rgba(229,192,123,.16);
    box-shadow:none;
}
.vp-spotlight-link,
.vp-spotlight-link picture{
    display:flex;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    min-width:0;
    min-height:0;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    line-height:0;
}
.vp-spotlight-link{
    aspect-ratio:24/5;
    min-height:90px;
    max-height:250px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:12px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.58);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .vp-spotlight-link{background:#111}
.vp-spotlight-link img{
    display:block;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    max-width:100%;
    max-height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
    object-position:center center;
    border-radius:12px;
}
.vp-spotlight-code{
    width:100%;
    min-height:90px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden;
}
.vp-spotlight-code iframe,
.vp-spotlight-code ins{
    max-width:100%!important;
}
@media(max-width:640px){
    .vp-spotlight{padding:12px 0 16px}
    .vp-spotlight-head{margin-bottom:7px;font-size:.54rem}
    .vp-spotlight-frame{padding:5px;border-radius:13px}
    .vp-spotlight-link{aspect-ratio:16/5;min-height:72px;max-height:150px;border-radius:9px}
    .vp-spotlight-link img{border-radius:9px}
    .vp-spotlight-code{min-height:72px}
}

/* v61.6.9 — bookmark-style topic following */
.vp-inline-topic-follow,.vp-topic-page-follow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.vp-topic-page-follow{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
.vp-topic-follow-toggle:disabled{opacity:.65;cursor:wait}
.vp-topic-follow-toggle.is-following{color:#166534!important;border-color:rgba(22,101,52,.28)!important;background:rgba(22,101,52,.08)!important}
.vp-topic-follow-state{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--text-muted);min-height:1em}
.vp-topic-alert-toggle{border:0;background:transparent;color:var(--text-secondary);font:700 .68rem var(--font-heading);padding:8px 4px;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.vp-topic-alert-toggle:hover{color:var(--burgundy)}
.vp-topic-alert-form{flex-basis:100%;width:100%}
.vp-topic-alert-form[hidden]{display:none!important}
.vp-topic-page-follow .vp-topic-follow-toggle{width:100%;justify-content:center}
.vp-topic-page-follow .vp-topic-alert-toggle{padding-left:0}
@media(max-width:700px){.vp-inline-topic-follow{align-items:flex-start}.vp-topic-follow-state{flex-basis:100%}}


/* ===== social-follow.css ===== */
/* =====================================================
   V60.3.6 — Mid-article + compact social follow prompts
   Promotional UI is deliberately non-modal and small.
   ===================================================== */
.verita-follow-inline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin: 30px 0;
    padding: 16px 17px;
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d) 20%, var(--border-light, #e5e7eb));
    border-left: 3px solid var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface, #fff) 96%, var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d) 4%);
}
.verita-follow-inline-copy { min-width: 0; }
.verita-follow-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d);
    font: 800 .59rem/1.2 var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
    letter-spacing: .09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.verita-follow-inline-copy strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-primary, #111827);
    font: 600 1rem/1.25 var(--font-serif, Georgia, serif);
}
.verita-follow-inline-copy p {
    margin: 4px 0 0 !important;
    color: var(--text-secondary, #6b7280) !important;
    font-size: .74rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
}
.verita-follow-inline-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 7px;
}
.verita-social-action {
    display: inline-flex;
    min-height: 37px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e5e7eb);
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--card, #fff);
    color: var(--text-primary, #111827) !important;
    font: 700 .67rem/1.15 var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.verita-social-action:hover { border-color: var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d); color: var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d) !important; }
.verita-social-action svg { flex: 0 0 auto; }

.verita-follow-widget {
    position: fixed;
    left: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    z-index: 940;
    width: min(194px, calc(100vw - 24px));
    padding: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e5e7eb);
    border-radius: 11px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card, #fff) 97%, var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d) 3%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
    color: var(--text-primary, #111827);
}
.verita-follow-widget[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.verita-follow-widget-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    right: 5px;
    display: grid;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    place-items: center;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: var(--surface-hover, #f3f4f6);
    color: var(--text-secondary, #6b7280);
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.verita-follow-widget-copy { padding-right: 23px; }
.verita-follow-widget-copy span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d);
    font: 800 .49rem/1.1 var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
    letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.verita-follow-widget-copy strong {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font: 600 .86rem/1.15 var(--font-serif, Georgia, serif);
}
.verita-follow-widget-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
    gap: 5px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.verita-follow-widget-actions:has(a:only-child) { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.verita-follow-widget-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    min-width: 0;
    min-height: 32px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e5e7eb);
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: var(--surface, #fff);
    color: var(--text-primary, #111827) !important;
    font: 700 .58rem/1 var(--font-heading, sans-serif);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.verita-follow-widget-btn:hover { border-color: var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d); color: var(--burgundy, #7f1d1d) !important; }
.verita-follow-widget-btn svg { flex: 0 0 auto; }

[data-theme="dark"] .verita-follow-inline,
[data-theme="dark"] .verita-follow-widget { background: #171717; border-color: #303030; }
[data-theme="dark"] .verita-social-action,
[data-theme="dark"] .verita-follow-widget-btn { background: #1d1d1d; border-color: #343434; color: #f4f4f4 !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .verita-follow-widget-close { background: #242424; color: #c8c8c8; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .verita-follow-inline {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 11px;
        margin: 24px 0;
        padding: 13px 13px 12px;
    }
    .verita-follow-inline-copy strong { font-size: .92rem; }
    .verita-follow-inline-actions { justify-content: stretch; }
    .verita-social-action { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; font-size: .61rem; }
    .verita-follow-widget {
        left: 8px;
        bottom: 8px;
        width: min(178px, calc(100vw - 16px));
        padding: 8px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .verita-follow-widget-copy strong { font-size: .78rem; }
    .verita-follow-widget-actions { margin-top: 6px; gap: 4px; }
    .verita-follow-widget-btn { min-height: 30px; font-size: .54rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .verita-follow-widget { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}


/* ===== verita-growth.css ===== */
/* VERITA POST v61.8.0 — Search Growth, Audience & Premium Reader Experience */
:root{--vp-burgundy:#7f1d1d;--vp-burgundy-deep:#541313;--vp-cream:#fffaf3;--vp-gold:#d9ab5d;--vp-ink:#171514;--vp-soft:#f5efe7;--vp-whatsapp:#168c4e}

/* Homepage lead: one dominant search/reader focal point, no carousel CLS. */
.vp-home-lead{padding:28px 0 12px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffaf3 0,#fffdf9 74%,transparent 100%)}
[data-theme="dark"] .vp-home-lead{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#151111 0,#111 80%,transparent 100%)}
.vp-edition-line{margin-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);padding-bottom:12px}
.vp-home-lead-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.75fr) minmax(320px,.75fr);gap:26px;align-items:stretch}
.vp-home-lead-main{display:grid;grid-template-rows:minmax(360px,1fr) auto;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(48,25,15,.08)}
.vp-home-lead-media{margin:0;min-height:0;overflow:hidden;background:#1d1715}
.vp-home-lead-media img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:420px;max-height:560px;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .35s ease}
.vp-home-lead-main:hover .vp-home-lead-media img{transform:scale(1.015)}
.vp-home-lead-copy{padding:24px 28px 28px;border-top:4px solid var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-home-lead-badges{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:12px}
.vp-home-lead-title{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(2.05rem,4vw,3.6rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:0;color:var(--text-primary)}
.vp-home-lead-deck{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.62;color:var(--text-secondary);max-width:790px;margin:14px 0 0}
.vp-home-lead-meta{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:18px;color:var(--text-muted);font-size:.76rem;font-weight:600}
.vp-home-lead-rail{border-top:4px solid var(--vp-burgundy);background:var(--surface);border-radius:14px;border-left:1px solid var(--border);border-right:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);padding:18px 18px 8px;min-width:0}
.vp-home-lead-rail-head{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding-bottom:10px}
.vp-home-lead-rail-head a{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-decoration:none}
.vp-home-lead-rail-list{display:grid}
.vp-home-rail-story{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 92px;gap:14px;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);text-decoration:none;color:inherit;align-items:start}
.vp-home-rail-story img{width:92px;height:76px;border-radius:9px;object-fit:cover;background:var(--surface-hover)}
.vp-home-rail-category{display:block;font-size:.64rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;font-weight:800;color:var(--vp-burgundy);margin-bottom:5px}
.vp-home-rail-story h2{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.22;margin:0;color:var(--text-primary)}
.vp-home-rail-story:hover h2{color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-home-rail-time{display:block;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--text-muted);margin-top:7px}

/* Reader acquisition. Content first, acquisition second. */
.vp-reader-growth-card{margin:22px 0 6px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid rgba(127,29,29,.16);border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(127,29,29,.045),rgba(217,171,93,.08));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}
.vp-reader-growth-copy{max-width:610px}.vp-reader-growth-copy strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.14rem;line-height:1.25;color:var(--text-primary);margin-top:3px}.vp-reader-growth-copy p{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-secondary);margin:5px 0 0;line-height:1.55}
.vp-reader-growth-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap}.vp-growth-btn,.vp-growth-google-fallback{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;min-height:38px;padding:0 13px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;white-space:nowrap}.vp-growth-whatsapp{background:var(--vp-whatsapp);color:#fff}.vp-growth-whatsapp:hover{filter:brightness(.94)}.vp-growth-google-fallback{border:1px solid var(--border);color:var(--text-primary);background:var(--surface)}
.vp-reader-growth-article{margin:34px 0 18px}.vp-reader-growth-article .vp-reader-growth-copy strong{font-size:1.28rem}

/* Article page: stronger news hierarchy and cleaner reading column. */
.vp-article-header-shell{max-width:1080px;padding-top:44px;padding-bottom:8px}.vp-article-header-shell .article-breadcrumb{margin-bottom:20px}.vp-article-title{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5.2vw,4.65rem)!important;line-height:.99!important;letter-spacing:-.045em!important;max-width:1040px;margin:0 0 20px!important}.vp-article-deck{font-size:clamp(1.07rem,1.7vw,1.28rem)!important;line-height:1.58!important;max-width:900px;color:var(--text-secondary)!important;margin:0 0 24px!important}.vp-article-header-shell .article-trust-strip{margin:22px 0 0}.vp-article-byline-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:24px 0 28px;padding:18px 0 22px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.vp-article-media-shell{max-width:1180px;margin-bottom:38px}.vp-article-media-shell .article-hero-figure{margin:0}.vp-article-media-shell .article-hero-img{width:100%;max-height:680px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(35,25,20,.09)}
.vp-article-layout-shell{max-width:940px}.vp-article-reading-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,700px) minmax(180px,220px)!important;gap:40px!important;align-items:start}.vp-article-reading-main{min-width:0}.article-body{font-size:1.09rem!important;line-height:1.84!important}.article-body p{margin-bottom:1.45em}.article-body h2{margin-top:1.75em;line-height:1.18}.article-body a{text-decoration-thickness:.08em;text-underline-offset:.15em}
.vp-instory-ad{margin:34px auto!important;padding:10px 0!important;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light)}.vp-instory-ad .ad-label{text-align:left}.vp-article-ad-rail{position:relative}.vp-sticky-ad{position:sticky;top:92px}

/* WhatsApp channel widget: delayed, dismissible, and leaves room for future mobile anchor ads. */
.vp-whatsapp-widget{position:fixed;z-index:850;right:18px;bottom:84px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .2s ease,transform .2s ease;filter:drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.16))}.vp-whatsapp-widget.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}.vp-whatsapp-widget>a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;background:#fff;color:#172019;border:1px solid rgba(22,140,78,.22);border-radius:999px;padding:9px 14px 9px 10px;text-decoration:none}.vp-whatsapp-widget small{display:block;font-size:.58rem;line-height:1;color:#66736a;margin-bottom:4px}.vp-whatsapp-widget strong{display:block;font-size:.74rem;line-height:1.08}.vp-wa-icon{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--vp-whatsapp);color:#fff}.vp-wa-icon svg{width:20px;height:20px}.vp-whatsapp-widget>button{width:27px;height:27px;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:#211c1b;color:#fff;cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;line-height:1}

@media(max-width:980px){.vp-home-lead-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-home-lead-rail-list{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;column-gap:22px}.vp-article-reading-grid{display:block!important}.vp-article-ad-rail{display:none!important}.vp-article-layout-shell{max-width:760px}.vp-reader-growth-card{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}.vp-reader-growth-actions{justify-content:flex-start}}
@media(max-width:680px){.vp-home-lead{padding-top:18px}.vp-home-lead-main{grid-template-rows:auto auto;border-radius:12px}.vp-home-lead-media img{min-height:0;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/10;max-height:none}.vp-home-lead-copy{padding:18px 18px 21px}.vp-home-lead-title{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,9vw,2.65rem);line-height:1.04}.vp-home-lead-deck{font-size:.91rem}.vp-home-lead-rail{padding:14px 14px 4px}.vp-home-lead-rail-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-home-rail-story{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 88px}.vp-reader-growth-card{padding:16px;margin-top:16px}.vp-reader-growth-actions{width:100%}.vp-growth-btn,.vp-growth-google-fallback{min-height:40px}.vp-article-header-shell{padding-top:28px}.vp-article-title{font-size:clamp(2.15rem,10.5vw,3.15rem)!important;line-height:1.02!important}.vp-article-deck{font-size:1.05rem!important}.vp-article-media-shell{padding-left:0!important;padding-right:0!important;margin-bottom:28px}.vp-article-media-shell .article-hero-img{border-radius:0;box-shadow:none}.vp-article-media-shell figcaption{padding:0 16px}.vp-article-byline-row{align-items:flex-start}.vp-whatsapp-widget{right:10px;bottom:92px}.vp-whatsapp-widget small{display:none}.vp-whatsapp-widget>a{padding:8px 11px 8px 8px}.vp-whatsapp-widget strong{font-size:.68rem}.article-body{font-size:1.03rem!important;line-height:1.78!important}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.vp-home-lead-media img,.vp-whatsapp-widget{transition:none!important}}


/* ===== verita-newsroom.css ===== */
/* =====================================================
   VERITA POST v61.9.0 — Full Newsroom Redesign
   Original Verita editorial system informed by leading news sites.
   ===================================================== */
:root{
  --surface:#fff;
  --vp-paper:#fffdf8;
  --vp-paper-warm:#f7f1e8;
  --vp-ink:#171313;
  --vp-muted:#746b67;
  --vp-line:#e4ddd5;
  --vp-burgundy:#7f1d1d;
  --vp-burgundy-deep:#541313;
  --vp-gold:#d6a85d;
  --vp-max:1320px;
  --vp-reading:720px;
  --font-body:'Source Sans 3',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --section-gap:72px;
  --content-width:1320px;
  --gutter:28px;
}
[data-theme="dark"]{
  --surface:#171515;
  --vp-paper:#111;
  --vp-paper-warm:#1b1817;
  --vp-ink:#f5f0eb;
  --vp-muted:#aaa09a;
  --vp-line:#302b29;
}
body{font-family:var(--font-body);background:var(--vp-paper);color:var(--text-primary)}
.container{max-width:var(--vp-max)}
.container-narrow{max-width:1040px}
#main-content{min-height:42vh}

/* Masthead and global navigation */
.vp-news-header{position:relative;z-index:80;background:var(--surface);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-utility-bar{background:var(--vp-burgundy-deep);color:#fff;font-size:.72rem}
.vp-utility-inner{min-height:34px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px}
.vp-utility-left,.vp-utility-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:15px;white-space:nowrap}
.vp-utility-left{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.vp-utility-divider{width:1px;height:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.vp-utility-tagline{letter-spacing:.015em}
.vp-utility-links a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-weight:650;text-decoration:none}
.vp-utility-links a:hover,.vp-google-source-link{color:#f7dba7!important}
.vp-masthead{height:112px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;align-items:center;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-masthead-brand{grid-column:2;justify-self:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none;min-width:0}
.vp-masthead-brand img{max-height:66px;max-width:min(370px,70vw);width:auto;object-fit:contain}
.vp-masthead-brand strong{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,4rem);line-height:.9;letter-spacing:-.035em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-masthead-brand span{margin-top:7px;font:700 .61rem var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-masthead-actions{grid-column:3;justify-self:end;display:flex;gap:5px}
.vp-masthead-icon{width:40px;height:40px;border:0;background:transparent;color:var(--text-primary);display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer}
.vp-masthead-icon:hover{background:var(--surface-hover);color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-primary-nav-wrap{background:var(--surface)}
.vp-primary-nav-inner{display:flex;justify-content:center}
.vp-primary-nav{height:49px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:0;max-width:100%}
.vp-primary-nav>a,.vp-nav-more>button{height:49px;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:0 14px;border:0;border-bottom:3px solid transparent;background:transparent;font:750 .76rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.025em;color:var(--text-primary);white-space:nowrap;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none}
.vp-primary-nav>a:hover,.vp-primary-nav>a.active,.vp-nav-more>button:hover{color:var(--vp-burgundy);border-bottom-color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-nav-more{position:relative;height:49px}
.vp-nav-more-menu{display:none;position:absolute;right:0;top:100%;width:430px;padding:20px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--vp-line);box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(24,14,10,.14);grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:25px;z-index:250}
.vp-nav-more:hover .vp-nav-more-menu,.vp-nav-more:focus-within .vp-nav-more-menu{display:grid}
.vp-nav-more-menu span{display:block;margin:0 0 7px;font:800 .64rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-nav-more-menu a{display:block;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-primary);text-decoration:none}.vp-nav-more-menu a:hover{color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.mobile-only{display:none}

/* Breaking strip sits immediately beneath the navigation */
.ticker-bar{height:38px;background:#171313;border-bottom:3px solid var(--vp-gold);z-index:65}
.ticker-label{background:var(--vp-burgundy);height:100%;padding-inline:18px;font-size:.65rem;font-weight:800}
.ticker-track{font-size:.78rem}

/* Spotlight is commercial, but visually disciplined */
.vp-spotlight{padding:18px 0 8px;background:var(--vp-paper)}
.vp-spotlight-head{margin-bottom:5px;text-align:center;font:650 .57rem var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted)}
.vp-spotlight-frame{border-radius:2px!important;background:transparent!important;border:0!important;box-shadow:none!important}
.vp-spotlight-frame img{max-height:250px;width:100%;object-fit:contain;background:#fff}

/* Homepage front page. Exactly one Latest stream lives in this top grid. */
.vp-front-page{padding:31px 0 8px}
.vp-front-label-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:0 0 10px;border-bottom:4px solid var(--vp-ink);margin-bottom:18px}
.vp-front-label-row>div{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}.vp-front-label-row strong{font:850 .8rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}.vp-front-label-row a{font-size:.73rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-front-rule{width:9px;height:9px;background:var(--vp-burgundy);display:block}
.vp-front-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,2.05fr) minmax(250px,.88fr) minmax(280px,.88fr);gap:24px;align-items:start}
.vp-front-lead{min-width:0;padding-right:24px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-front-lead-link{display:block;color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.vp-front-lead-media{margin:0 0 16px;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#211b19;overflow:hidden}
.vp-front-lead-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .3s ease}.vp-front-lead-link:hover img{transform:scale(1.012)}
.vp-front-badges{display:flex;gap:7px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:8px;font:800 .64rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-front-badges b{padding:3px 6px;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font-size:.56rem}
.vp-front-lead h1{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(2.35rem,4vw,4.35rem);line-height:.99;letter-spacing:-.036em;color:var(--vp-ink);margin:0}.vp-front-lead-link:hover h1{color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-front-lead p{max-width:800px;margin:13px 0 0;font-size:1.03rem;line-height:1.55;color:var(--text-secondary)}
.vp-front-meta{display:flex;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:16px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-front-meta>*+*::before{content:'•';margin-right:9px;color:var(--vp-gold)}
.vp-front-top-stories{padding-right:24px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line);min-width:0}
.vp-front-column-head{height:32px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;border-bottom:2px solid var(--vp-burgundy);margin-bottom:3px;font:850 .72rem var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase}.vp-front-column-head i{font-style:normal;color:#fff;background:#b91c1c;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:2px;font-size:.54rem}
.vp-front-story{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-front-story a{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:inherit}.vp-front-story img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;margin-bottom:10px}.vp-front-story span{display:block;color:var(--vp-burgundy);font:800 .58rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;margin-bottom:4px}.vp-front-story h2{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:400;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.19;margin:0;color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-front-story-featured h2{font-size:1.28rem}.vp-front-story time{display:block;margin-top:7px;font-size:.66rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-front-story a:hover h2{color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-front-latest{min-width:0}.vp-front-latest-list{display:grid}.vp-front-latest-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr);gap:10px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);color:inherit;text-decoration:none}.vp-front-latest-item time{font-size:.67rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--vp-burgundy);padding-top:2px}.vp-front-latest-item span{display:block;font:750 .54rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--vp-muted);margin-bottom:3px}.vp-front-latest-item h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:400;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.19;margin:0;color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-front-latest-item:hover h3{color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-front-latest-more{display:inline-block;margin-top:12px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-newsroom-shortcuts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);margin-top:26px}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:28px 1fr;grid-template-rows:auto auto;column-gap:9px;padding:13px 12px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line);color:inherit;text-decoration:none;min-width:0}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts a:last-child{border-right:0}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts a>span{grid-row:1/3;width:27px;height:27px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--vp-paper-warm);color:var(--vp-burgundy);font-size:.7rem}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts strong{font:750 .69rem var(--font-heading);line-height:1.1}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts small{font-size:.63rem;color:var(--vp-muted);margin-top:3px}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts a:hover strong{color:var(--vp-burgundy)}

/* Reader growth is a newsroom service card, not a banner ad */
.vp-reader-growth-card{border-radius:0!important;border-width:1px 0!important;margin:18px 0 0!important;padding:17px 0!important;background:transparent!important}.vp-reader-growth-copy strong{font-size:1.05rem!important}.vp-reader-growth-copy p{font-size:.75rem!important}.vp-kicker{font:800 .59rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}

/* Homepage section rhythm */
.trending-section,.category-section{padding:44px 0!important}.trending-section{background:var(--vp-paper-warm);margin-top:34px}.trending-header,.section-header{border-bottom:3px solid var(--vp-ink);padding-bottom:9px;margin-bottom:19px!important}.section-title{font-family:var(--font-heading)!important;font-weight:850!important;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.045em;font-size:.83rem!important}.section-title-bar{width:7px!important;height:16px!important;border-radius:0!important;background:var(--vp-burgundy)!important}.section-link{font-size:.71rem!important;font-weight:750!important;color:var(--vp-burgundy)!important}.trending-scroll{gap:0!important;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.trending-item{border-radius:0!important;border:0!important;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;padding:16px!important}.trending-rank{font-family:var(--font-serif)!important;color:var(--vp-gold)!important}.trending-title{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1rem!important;line-height:1.2!important}
.category-featured-grid{gap:28px!important;align-items:start}.category-featured-grid>.article-card{border:0!important;background:transparent!important}.category-featured-grid>.article-card .article-card-body{padding:14px 0!important}.category-featured-grid>.article-card .article-card-img-wrap{border-radius:0!important}.category-featured-grid .hero-side-card{border:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-radius:0!important;padding:0 0 16px!important;background:transparent!important}.category-featured-grid .hero-side-thumb{border-radius:0!important;width:120px!important;height:78px!important}.article-card{border-radius:0!important;border:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;background:transparent!important;box-shadow:none!important}.article-card:hover{transform:none!important;box-shadow:none!important}.article-card-img-wrap{border-radius:0!important}.article-card-body{padding:14px 0!important}.article-card .text-h2,.article-card .text-h3{font-family:var(--font-serif)!important;font-weight:400!important;letter-spacing:-.012em}.investigations-section{background:#191313!important;border-top:4px solid var(--vp-gold)}

/* Article pages */
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[data-theme="dark"] .article-body{color:#e8e0da}

/* Category and archive pages */
.vp-section-archive,.latest-archive{padding:38px 0 80px!important}.vp-archive-masthead,.archive-header{padding:24px 0 20px;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);margin-bottom:24px!important}.vp-archive-kicker,.latest-kicker{display:block;font:850 .63rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--vp-burgundy);margin-bottom:7px}.vp-archive-title-row{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}.vp-archive-title-row h1,.archive-header h1{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,4.8rem);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:0;color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-archive-title-row>span{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--vp-muted);padding-bottom:5px}.vp-archive-masthead>p,.archive-header>p{max-width:700px;margin:12px 0 0!important;color:var(--text-secondary);font-size:.94rem}.vp-subcategory-nav{display:flex;gap:4px;overflow:auto;padding-bottom:18px;margin-bottom:6px}.vp-subcategory-nav a{padding:7px 11px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);font:700 .69rem var(--font-heading);white-space:nowrap}.vp-subcategory-nav a.active,.vp-subcategory-nav a:hover{background:var(--vp-burgundy);border-color:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff}.vp-archive-lead-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.75fr) minmax(260px,.75fr);gap:28px;padding-bottom:30px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--vp-ink)}.vp-archive-lead-story img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover}.vp-archive-lead-story>div{padding-top:12px}.vp-archive-lead-story span{font:800 .6rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-archive-lead-story h2{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,3.2vw,3.15rem);font-weight:400;line-height:1.02;margin:6px 0;color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-archive-lead-story p{font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.55;color:var(--text-secondary);margin:10px 0}.vp-archive-lead-story small,.vp-section-list-item small{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-archive-side-list a{display:block;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-archive-side-list span{font-size:.62rem;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-archive-side-list h3{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:400;font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.17;margin:4px 0}.vp-section-list{max-width:970px;padding-top:24px}.vp-section-list-item,.latest-archive-item{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:230px minmax(0,1fr)!important;gap:24px!important;padding:21px 0!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important}.vp-section-list-image img,.latest-archive-image img{width:100%!important;height:145px!important;object-fit:cover!important;border-radius:0!important}.vp-section-list-item h2,.latest-archive-copy h2{font-family:var(--font-serif)!important;font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.2vw,1.85rem)!important;font-weight:400!important;line-height:1.08!important;margin:5px 0 8px!important}.vp-section-list-item p,.latest-archive-copy>p{font-size:.85rem!important;line-height:1.5!important;color:var(--text-secondary)}.archive-story-meta{font-size:.62rem!important;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em}.pagination{margin-top:34px!important}.pagination a,.pagination span{border-radius:0!important}

/* Other public surfaces inherit the newspaper language */
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.search-result-item,.topic-card,.data-card,.bookmark-card{border-radius:0!important;border-color:var(--vp-line)!important;box-shadow:none!important}
.form-input,.form-textarea,.form-select{border-radius:3px!important;background:var(--surface)!important}.btn{border-radius:3px!important}
.search-overlay-content{border-radius:2px!important}

/* Footer */
.vp-news-footer{margin-top:74px!important;padding:0!important;background:#151111!important;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)!important}.vp-footer-topline{height:6px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--vp-burgundy) 0 66%,var(--vp-gold) 66%)}.vp-footer-newsroom{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;gap:60px;padding:54px 0 38px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}.vp-footer-brand-block .footer-brand{font-size:2.25rem;margin-bottom:5px}.vp-footer-brand-block p{font:700 .7rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--vp-gold);margin:0 0 13px}.vp-footer-brand-block>span{display:block;max-width:530px;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.6}.vp-footer-follow-block strong{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.35rem;color:#fff}.vp-footer-follow-block p{font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.5;margin:5px 0 13px}.vp-footer-follow-actions{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}.vp-footer-follow-actions a{padding:8px 11px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);font-size:.69rem;font-weight:750;color:#fff}.vp-footer-follow-actions a:hover{border-color:var(--vp-gold);color:var(--vp-gold)}.vp-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)!important;gap:48px!important;padding:38px 0 24px}.vp-footer-social a{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-radius:50%;width:34px;height:34px;display:grid;place-items:center}.vp-footer-email{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;color:var(--vp-gold);font-size:.72rem}.vp-footer-bottom{margin-top:0!important}

/* Mobile drawer */
.vp-mobile-news-drawer{padding:0 22px 24px!important}.vp-mobile-drawer-head{margin:0 -22px 16px!important;padding:18px 22px!important;background:var(--vp-burgundy-deep);border:0!important}.vp-mobile-wordmark{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.4rem;color:#fff!important}.vp-mobile-drawer-head .icon-btn{color:#fff}.vp-mobile-quick-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:5px;margin-bottom:16px}.vp-mobile-quick-actions>*{padding:8px 5px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);background:transparent;font:700 .66rem var(--font-heading);text-align:center;color:var(--text-primary)}.vp-mobile-nav>a,.vp-mobile-nav .mobile-nav-group{border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-mobile-nav>a{padding:9px 2px;font-size:.86rem}.vp-mobile-nav-product-label{margin-top:15px}.mobile-tipline-cta{border-radius:3px!important;margin-top:18px!important}.mobile-drawer-actions>*{border-radius:3px!important}

/* Responsiveness */
@media(max-width:1160px){
  .vp-primary-nav>a,.vp-nav-more>button{padding-inline:9px;font-size:.7rem}.vp-front-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.65fr) minmax(230px,.8fr) minmax(250px,.8fr);gap:18px}.vp-front-lead{padding-right:18px}.vp-front-top-stories{padding-right:18px}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts a:nth-child(3){border-right:0}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts a:nth-child(-n+3){border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .vp-utility-tagline,.vp-utility-divider,.vp-utility-links a:nth-child(-n+3){display:none}.vp-utility-inner{justify-content:center}.vp-utility-left{display:none}.vp-utility-links{gap:18px}.vp-masthead{height:86px;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr 88px}.vp-masthead-brand{grid-column:2}.vp-masthead-actions{grid-column:3}.vp-masthead-brand img{max-height:51px}.vp-masthead-brand strong{font-size:2.2rem}.vp-masthead-brand span{display:none}.mobile-only{display:grid}.desktop-saved{display:none}.vp-primary-nav-wrap{display:none}.vp-front-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.5fr) minmax(250px,.75fr)}.vp-front-lead{grid-row:1/3}.vp-front-top-stories{border-right:0;padding-right:0}.vp-front-latest{grid-column:2}.vp-front-latest-item:nth-child(n+5){display:none}.vp-article-reading-grid{display:block!important}.vp-article-ad-rail{display:none}.vp-article-reading-main{max-width:var(--vp-reading);margin-inline:auto}.vp-archive-lead-grid{grid-template-columns:1.45fr .75fr}.vp-footer-newsroom{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px}.vp-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)!important}.vp-whatsapp-widget{bottom:80px!important}
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  :root{--gutter:16px;--section-gap:54px}.vp-utility-bar{display:none}.vp-masthead{height:72px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-masthead-brand img{max-height:43px}.vp-masthead-brand strong{font-size:1.8rem}.vp-masthead-actions .vp-masthead-icon:last-child{display:none}.ticker-bar{height:35px}.ticker-label{padding-inline:11px;font-size:.58rem}.vp-spotlight{padding-top:11px}.vp-front-page{padding-top:19px}.vp-front-label-row{margin-bottom:13px}.vp-front-grid{display:block}.vp-front-lead{padding:0 0 19px;border:0;border-bottom:3px solid var(--vp-ink)}.vp-front-lead-media{margin-bottom:12px}.vp-front-lead h1{font-size:clamp(2.05rem,10vw,3rem);line-height:1.01}.vp-front-lead p{font-size:.93rem}.vp-front-meta{font-size:.67rem}.vp-front-top-stories{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 16px;margin-top:18px}.vp-front-top-stories .vp-front-column-head{grid-column:1/-1}.vp-front-story{padding:12px 0}.vp-front-story-featured h2{font-size:1.05rem}.vp-front-story img{margin-bottom:7px}.vp-front-story h2{font-size:1rem}.vp-front-latest{margin-top:20px;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink);padding-top:11px}.vp-front-latest .vp-front-column-head{border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-front-latest-item{grid-template-columns:45px 1fr}.vp-front-latest-item:nth-child(n+6){display:none}.vp-front-latest-item h3{font-size:1rem}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);margin-top:21px}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts a,.vp-newsroom-shortcuts a:nth-child(3){border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts a:nth-child(even){border-right:0!important}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts a:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}.vp-reader-growth-card{padding:15px 0!important}.vp-reader-growth-actions{width:100%}.trending-section,.category-section{padding:34px 0!important}.trending-scroll{border-left:0;border-right:0}.category-featured-grid{gap:20px!important}.vp-article-header-shell{padding-top:28px!important}.vp-article-title{font-size:clamp(2.35rem,11vw,3.45rem)!important}.vp-article-deck{font-size:1.05rem!important}.article-trust-strip{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.vp-article-byline-row{align-items:flex-start}.vp-article-media-shell{padding:0!important}.vp-article-media-shell figcaption{padding-inline:16px}.article-body{font-size:1.06rem!important;line-height:1.74!important}.article-body>p:first-of-type{font-size:1.1rem}.vp-section-archive,.latest-archive{padding-top:24px!important}.vp-archive-masthead,.archive-header{padding-top:17px}.vp-archive-title-row h1,.archive-header h1{font-size:2.8rem}.vp-archive-title-row>span{display:none}.vp-archive-lead-grid{display:block}.vp-archive-side-list{margin-top:18px;border-top:2px solid var(--vp-ink)}.vp-archive-lead-story h2{font-size:2.1rem}.vp-section-list-item,.latest-archive-item{grid-template-columns:112px minmax(0,1fr)!important;gap:14px!important}.vp-section-list-image img,.latest-archive-image img{height:82px!important}.vp-section-list-item h2,.latest-archive-copy h2{font-size:1.2rem!important}.vp-section-list-item p,.latest-archive-copy>p{display:none!important}.vp-footer-newsroom{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding-top:40px}.vp-footer-follow-block{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-top:22px}.vp-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important;gap:30px!important}.vp-footer-bottom{display:block!important}.vp-footer-bottom span{display:block;margin:4px 0}
}
@media(max-width:430px){.vp-front-top-stories{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-front-story-featured img{display:none}.vp-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts strong{font-size:.65rem}.vp-newsroom-shortcuts small{font-size:.59rem}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.vp-front-lead-media img{transition:none}}

/* Search newsroom */
.vp-search-form{max-width:980px;padding:20px 0 28px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-search-main-input{display:grid;grid-template-columns:28px minmax(0,1fr) auto;align-items:center;border:2px solid var(--vp-ink);background:var(--surface)}.vp-search-main-input svg{margin-left:14px;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-search-main-input input{height:54px;border:0;background:transparent;padding:0 12px;font:500 1rem var(--font-body);color:var(--text-primary);outline:0}.vp-search-main-input button{align-self:stretch;border:0;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;padding:0 22px;font:800 .72rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;cursor:pointer}.vp-search-filters{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:end;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:12px}.vp-search-filters select{max-width:220px}.vp-search-filters label{font-size:.67rem;color:var(--vp-muted);display:grid;gap:3px}.vp-search-filters input{max-width:170px}.vp-search-result-label{margin-top:25px;padding-bottom:9px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--vp-ink);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.empty-newsroom{padding:55px 0;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.empty-newsroom strong{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--vp-ink)}.empty-newsroom p{margin-top:6px}@media(max-width:600px){.vp-search-main-input{grid-template-columns:24px minmax(0,1fr)}.vp-search-main-input button{grid-column:1/-1;height:43px}.vp-search-main-input input{height:49px}.vp-search-filters{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.vp-search-filters select{grid-column:1/-1;max-width:none}.vp-search-filters input{max-width:none;width:100%}}


/* ===== verita-unified.css ===== */
/* ============================================================
   VERITA POST v61.10.0 — Unified Public Newsroom System
   Loaded after legacy styles so every public route shares one
   disciplined editorial language without changing route logic.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --vp-burgundy:#7f1d1d;
  --vp-burgundy-deep:#591414;
  --vp-gold:#c99a4b;
  --vp-ink:#171515;
  --vp-muted:#746d68;
  --vp-paper:#fffdf9;
  --vp-paper-2:#f7f2ea;
  --vp-line:#ded7cf;
  --vp-soft:#f4eee6;
  --vp-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(52,35,24,.08);
  --vp-radius:2px;
  --vp-max:1320px;
}
[data-theme="dark"]{--vp-paper:#121111;--vp-paper-2:#191716;--vp-soft:#211e1c;--vp-ink:#f6f0ea;--vp-muted:#b2aaa4;--vp-line:#37312e}
.vp-public-shell{background:var(--vp-paper);color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-public-shell a{transition:color .16s ease,border-color .16s ease,background .16s ease}
.vp-public-shell .container{max-width:var(--vp-max)}
.vp-public-shell .btn{border-radius:2px!important;box-shadow:none!important;font-weight:750}
.vp-public-shell .form-input,.vp-public-shell .form-textarea,.vp-public-shell .form-select{border-radius:2px!important;border-color:var(--vp-line)!important;box-shadow:none!important}

/* ---------------- Header: compact editorial masthead ---------------- */
.vp-news-header{background:var(--surface);border-bottom:0}
.vp-utility-bar{background:var(--vp-burgundy-deep)}
.vp-utility-inner{min-height:32px}
.vp-masthead{height:84px!important;display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:minmax(240px,370px) 1fr auto!important;gap:30px;align-items:center;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important}
.vp-masthead-brand{grid-column:1!important;justify-self:start!important;flex-direction:row!important;align-items:center!important;width:min(100%,350px)}
.vp-masthead-brand img{width:min(100%,330px)!important;max-width:330px!important;max-height:58px!important;object-fit:contain;object-position:left center}
.vp-masthead-brand strong{font-size:2.65rem!important;text-transform:none!important;letter-spacing:-.035em!important}
.vp-masthead-brand>span{display:none!important}
.vp-masthead-manifesto{grid-column:2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;padding-left:28px;border-left:1px solid var(--vp-line);min-width:0}
.vp-masthead-manifesto strong{font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:1.06rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-masthead-manifesto span{font:750 .59rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.13em;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-masthead-actions{grid-column:3!important;gap:2px!important}
.vp-masthead-icon{width:38px!important;height:38px!important}
.vp-primary-nav{height:48px!important}
.vp-primary-nav>a,.vp-nav-more>button{height:48px!important;padding-inline:15px!important;font-size:.74rem!important}
.vp-primary-nav-wrap{border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.ticker-bar{height:37px!important;border-bottom:3px solid var(--vp-gold)!important}

/* ---------------- Homepage after the hero ---------------- */
.vp-home-desk{padding:60px 0 54px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-home-section-head{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;margin-bottom:24px;padding-bottom:13px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-home-section-head>div>span,.vp-section-kicker{display:block;margin-bottom:4px;font:800 .63rem var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-home-section-head h2{margin:0;font-family:var(--font-serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.65rem);line-height:1.02;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-home-section-head>p,.vp-home-section-head>a{margin:0 0 2px;max-width:360px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.45;text-decoration:none}
.vp-home-section-head>a{font-weight:750;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-home-section-head.compact{margin-bottom:20px;border-bottom-width:2px}
.vp-home-section-head.compact h2{font-size:clamp(1.55rem,2.2vw,2rem)}
.vp-home-desk-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.72fr) minmax(290px,.68fr);gap:36px;align-items:start}
.vp-desk-osun{border-top:4px solid var(--vp-burgundy);min-width:0}
.vp-desk-osun-head{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-desk-osun-head span{display:block;margin-bottom:3px;font:800 .58rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-desk-osun-head h3{margin:0;font:400 clamp(1.65rem,2.5vw,2.25rem)/1 var(--font-serif);color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-desk-osun-head>a{font:750 .68rem var(--font-heading);color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap}
.vp-desk-osun-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(220px,.64fr);gap:20px;padding-top:18px}
.vp-desk-osun-lead{display:block;color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none;min-width:0}
.vp-desk-osun-lead>img{width:100%;height:290px;object-fit:cover;display:block;background:var(--vp-paper-2)}
.vp-desk-osun-lead-copy{padding-top:13px}
.vp-desk-osun-meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;font:750 .59rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.045em}.vp-desk-osun-meta span{color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-desk-osun-meta time{color:var(--vp-muted);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;font-weight:600}
.vp-desk-osun-lead h3{margin:7px 0 8px;font:400 clamp(1.55rem,2.25vw,2.12rem)/1.05 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.015em}.vp-desk-osun-lead p{margin:0 0 9px;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-desk-osun-lead small{font:750 .66rem var(--font-heading);color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-desk-osun-support{display:grid;grid-template-rows:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-desk-osun-support>a{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:38px minmax(0,1fr);gap:9px;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none;align-content:start}.vp-desk-osun-support>a>b{grid-row:1/4;font:400 1.45rem var(--font-serif);color:var(--vp-gold)}.vp-desk-osun-support img{grid-column:2;width:100%;height:94px;object-fit:cover;margin-bottom:7px}.vp-desk-osun-support div{grid-column:2}.vp-desk-osun-support span{font:800 .56rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-desk-osun-support h4{margin:4px 0 7px;font:400 1.08rem/1.14 var(--font-serif)}.vp-desk-osun-support time{font-size:.64rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-desk-osun-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:15px;padding-top:10px;margin-top:10px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);font-size:.64rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-desk-osun-foot span{font-weight:750;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-desk-picks{border-top:3px solid var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-desk-picks-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);font:800 .69rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}.vp-desk-picks-head small{font-weight:600;color:var(--vp-muted);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0}
.vp-desk-pick{display:grid;grid-template-columns:105px 1fr;gap:14px;padding:17px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);text-decoration:none;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-desk-pick img{width:105px;height:78px;object-fit:cover}.vp-desk-pick span{font:750 .61rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-desk-pick h3{margin:4px 0 5px;font:400 1.08rem/1.18 var(--font-serif)}.vp-desk-pick small{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-home-trending{padding:35px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);background:var(--vp-paper-2)}
.vp-home-trending-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-home-trend-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:38px 1fr;gap:10px;padding:16px 14px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line);text-decoration:none;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-home-trend-item:last-child{border-right:0}.vp-home-trend-item>b{font:400 1.55rem var(--font-serif);color:var(--vp-gold)}
.vp-home-trend-item span{font:750 .57rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-home-trend-item h3{margin:4px 0 0;font:400 1rem/1.18 var(--font-serif)}
.vp-home-sections{padding-top:12px}.vp-home-category{padding:52px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-home-category-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(320px,.75fr);gap:32px}
.vp-home-category-lead{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,.95fr) 1fr;gap:22px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-home-category-lead>img{width:100%;height:255px;object-fit:cover}.vp-home-category-lead span,.vp-home-category-side span{font:800 .59rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-home-category-lead h3{margin:7px 0 9px;font:400 clamp(1.45rem,2.1vw,2rem)/1.07 var(--font-serif)}.vp-home-category-lead p{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.52;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-home-category-lead small,.vp-home-category-side small{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-home-category-side{border-top:2px solid var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-home-category-side>a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:112px 1fr;gap:14px;padding:15px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);text-decoration:none;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-home-category-side img{width:112px;height:78px;object-fit:cover}.vp-home-category-side h3{margin:4px 0 5px;font:400 1.08rem/1.17 var(--font-serif)}
.vp-home-category.is-dark{background:#181313;color:#fff}.vp-home-category.is-dark .vp-home-section-head{border-color:#fff}.vp-home-category.is-dark .vp-home-section-head h2,.vp-home-category.is-dark .vp-home-category-lead,.vp-home-category.is-dark .vp-home-category-side>a{color:#fff}.vp-home-category.is-dark .vp-home-section-head span,.vp-home-category.is-dark .vp-home-category-lead span,.vp-home-category.is-dark .vp-home-category-side span{color:#e1b46c}.vp-home-category.is-dark .vp-home-section-head,.vp-home-category.is-dark .vp-home-category-side,.vp-home-category.is-dark .vp-home-category-side>a{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}.vp-home-category.is-dark p,.vp-home-category.is-dark small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
.vp-home-section-ad{padding:30px 0}

/* ---------------- Article page: fewer competing boxes ---------------- */
.vp-route-article .vp-article-header-shell{max-width:1040px;padding-top:36px!important}
.vp-route-article .article-breadcrumb{margin-bottom:17px;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-title{max-width:980px;font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5.2vw,5rem)!important;line-height:.98!important;letter-spacing:-.032em!important}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-deck{max-width:880px;margin-top:17px!important;font-size:1.13rem!important;line-height:1.48!important;color:var(--vp-muted)!important}
.vp-route-article .article-trust-strip{max-width:880px;margin-top:25px!important;padding:13px 0!important;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;background:transparent!important;display:flex!important;gap:28px!important}
.vp-route-article .article-trust-strip>div{padding:0!important;border:0!important}.vp-route-article .article-trust-strip span{font-size:.58rem!important;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}.vp-route-article .article-trust-strip strong{font-size:.75rem!important}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-byline-row{max-width:880px;padding:16px 0 0!important;border:0!important}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-media-shell{max-width:1180px!important;margin-top:25px}.vp-route-article .article-hero-img{border-radius:0!important}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-layout-shell{max-width:1040px!important;padding-top:26px}.vp-route-article .vp-article-reading-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,720px) minmax(230px,260px)!important;gap:48px!important;align-items:start}.vp-route-article .vp-article-reading-main{min-width:0}
.vp-route-article .article-body{font-size:1.075rem!important;line-height:1.78!important}.vp-route-article .article-body>p{margin-bottom:1.45em}.vp-route-article .article-body h2{margin-top:2em;font-size:1.75rem;line-height:1.15}.vp-route-article .article-body h3{margin-top:1.7em;font-size:1.35rem}
.vp-body-insert{border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;margin:32px 0!important}
.vp-inline-related{padding:18px 0!important;border-top:2px solid var(--vp-ink)!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-left:0!important;background:transparent!important}.vp-inline-inset-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;margin-bottom:11px}.vp-inline-inset-head small{font-size:.66rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-inline-related-links{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr!important;gap:0!important}.vp-inline-related-links a{padding:8px 0!important;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);font:400 1rem/1.3 var(--font-serif)!important;color:var(--vp-ink)!important}.vp-inline-related-links a:after{content:' →';color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-inline-newsletter{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr minmax(260px,.75fr)!important;gap:24px!important;padding:22px!important;border:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-left:4px solid var(--vp-burgundy)!important;background:var(--vp-paper-2)!important}.vp-inline-newsletter strong{display:block;margin:4px 0 3px;font:400 1.2rem var(--font-serif)!important}.vp-inline-newsletter>div>small{display:block;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-inline-newsletter-form{align-self:center}.vp-inline-newsletter-form input{border-radius:0!important}.vp-inline-newsletter-form button{border-radius:0!important}
.vp-story-follow-card{margin:40px 0 30px;padding:24px 0;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-burgundy);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(300px,.78fr);gap:28px;align-items:start}.vp-story-follow-copy h3{margin:4px 0 7px;font:400 1.7rem/1.08 var(--font-serif)}.vp-story-follow-copy p{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-story-follow-card .vp-topic-pills{display:flex;gap:6px;flex-wrap:wrap}.vp-story-follow-card .vp-topic-pills a{padding:4px 8px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-radius:99px;font-size:.67rem;color:var(--vp-muted);text-decoration:none}.vp-story-follow-buttons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:7px}.vp-story-follow-buttons>*{min-height:40px;border-radius:2px!important;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;font:750 .69rem var(--font-heading);text-decoration:none}.vp-topic-follow-toggle{grid-column:1/-1;background:var(--vp-burgundy)!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid var(--vp-burgundy)!important}.vp-topic-follow-toggle.is-following{background:transparent!important;color:var(--vp-burgundy)!important}.vp-topic-alert-toggle,.vp-story-whatsapp{background:transparent!important;border:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;color:var(--vp-ink)!important}.vp-story-whatsapp{color:#12643b!important}.vp-topic-alert-form{margin-top:10px!important;padding:12px!important;background:var(--vp-paper-2)!important;border:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-radius:0!important}.vp-topic-alert-fields{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto}.vp-topic-alert-fields input{min-width:0;height:40px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);padding:0 10px;background:var(--surface);color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-topic-alert-fields button{border:0;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;padding:0 12px;font-weight:750}.vp-topic-breaking-only{display:flex!important;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-top:8px;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-route-article .verita-intelligence{margin:35px 0!important}.vp-route-article .verita-context-panel{border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;border:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important}.vp-route-article .verita-context-summary{padding:20px!important}.vp-route-article .verita-context-heading h2{font-size:1.35rem!important}.vp-route-article .verita-context-count{display:none}.vp-route-article .verita-context-quick{gap:10px!important}.vp-route-article .verita-quick-block{padding:12px 0!important;border:0!important;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;background:transparent!important}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-documents{border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;border-top:2px solid var(--vp-ink)!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;padding:18px 0!important;background:transparent!important}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-latest-rail{border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink);padding-top:8px}.vp-route-article .vp-article-latest-item{padding:10px 0!important}.vp-route-article .vp-advertise-rail{border-radius:0!important}
.vp-route-article .reactions-bar{margin-top:35px!important;border-radius:0!important;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);background:transparent!important;padding:12px 0!important}.vp-route-article .comment-section{margin-top:45px!important;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink);padding-top:20px}.vp-route-article .comment-form-wrap{border-radius:0!important;background:var(--vp-paper-2)!important;border:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important}

/* ---------------- Author page ---------------- */
.vp-author-page{padding:28px 0 70px}.vp-page-crumb{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--vp-muted);margin-bottom:20px}.vp-page-crumb a{color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-decoration:none}
.vp-author-profile{display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px minmax(0,1fr) 330px;gap:28px;align-items:center;padding:30px 0 28px;border-top:4px solid var(--vp-burgundy);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-author-photo img,.vp-author-photo>span{width:138px;height:138px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;object-fit:cover;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font:400 3rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-author-role{font:800 .62rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.11em;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-author-copy h1{margin:4px 0 10px;font:400 clamp(2.7rem,5vw,4.7rem)/.98 var(--font-serif)}.vp-author-copy p{max-width:720px;margin:0;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.55}.vp-author-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-top:15px}.vp-author-actions a{padding:6px 9px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none}.vp-author-actions a.primary{background:var(--vp-burgundy);border-color:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff}.vp-author-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border-left:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-author-stats>div{padding:17px 18px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-author-stats>div:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}.vp-author-stats strong{display:block;font:400 1.6rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-author-stats span{font-size:.65rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-author-overview{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:32px;padding:38px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-author-beats h2{font:400 1.7rem var(--font-serif);margin:4px 0 15px}.vp-author-beat-list{display:flex;gap:7px;flex-wrap:wrap}.vp-author-beat-list a{display:flex;gap:10px;padding:7px 9px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none}.vp-author-beat-list b{color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-author-most-read{display:grid;grid-template-columns:210px 1fr;gap:20px;color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none;border-left:3px solid var(--vp-gold);padding-left:18px}.vp-author-most-read img{width:210px;height:135px;object-fit:cover}.vp-author-most-read span{font:800 .59rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-author-most-read h2{margin:5px 0 8px;font:400 1.45rem/1.1 var(--font-serif)}.vp-author-most-read small{color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-author-stories{padding-top:45px}.vp-author-story-list{border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-author-story{display:grid;grid-template-columns:220px 1fr;gap:22px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);text-decoration:none;color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-author-story img{width:220px;height:138px;object-fit:cover}.vp-author-story span{font:800 .59rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-author-story h3{margin:4px 0 6px;font:400 1.55rem/1.08 var(--font-serif)}.vp-author-story p{margin:0 0 8px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.45}.vp-author-story small{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}

/* ---------------- Archives, topic pages, newsroom products ---------------- */
.vp-section-archive,.latest-archive,.topics-page,.data-page,.vp-product-page{padding-top:30px!important;padding-bottom:65px!important}
.vp-archive-masthead,.archive-header{border-top:4px solid var(--vp-burgundy)!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;padding:22px 0 18px!important;margin-bottom:28px!important}.vp-archive-title-row h1,.archive-header h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4.5rem)!important;line-height:1!important}.vp-archive-kicker,.latest-kicker{font-size:.61rem!important;letter-spacing:.12em!important;color:var(--vp-burgundy)!important}.vp-archive-lead-grid{border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);padding-bottom:28px}.vp-section-list-item,.latest-archive-item{border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important}
.vp-product-hero,.vp-advertise-hero{border-radius:0!important;border-top:4px solid var(--vp-burgundy)!important;box-shadow:none!important}
.topic-card,.data-card,.vp-story-card{border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important}

/* ---------------- Tiny/static/account pages ---------------- */
.vp-route-about #main-content>.container,.vp-route-contact #main-content>.container,.vp-route-editorial-standards #main-content>.container,.vp-route-corrections-policy #main-content>.container,.vp-route-privacy-policy #main-content>.container,.vp-route-terms-of-service #main-content>.container,.vp-route-bookmarks #main-content>.container,.vp-route-tip-line #main-content>.container,.vp-route-tip #main-content>.container,.vp-route-newsletter #main-content>.container,.vp-route-alerts #main-content>.container{padding-top:38px!important;padding-bottom:70px!important}
.vp-public-shell #main-content .text-display,.vp-public-shell #main-content .text-h1{font-family:var(--font-serif)!important;font-weight:400!important;letter-spacing:-.025em!important;color:var(--vp-ink)!important}
.vp-public-shell #main-content>.container>.text-display:first-child,.vp-public-shell #main-content>.container>.text-h1:first-child{padding-top:18px;border-top:4px solid var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-route-about .article-body,.vp-route-editorial-standards .article-body,.vp-route-corrections-policy .article-body,.vp-route-privacy-policy .article-body,.vp-route-terms-of-service .article-body{max-width:820px!important;font-size:1.02rem!important;line-height:1.72!important}.vp-route-about .article-body h2,.vp-route-editorial-standards .article-body h2,.vp-route-corrections-policy .article-body h2,.vp-route-privacy-policy .article-body h2,.vp-route-terms-of-service .article-body h2{margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);font:400 1.65rem var(--font-serif)}
.vp-public-shell .admin-panel,.vp-public-shell .empty-state,.vp-public-shell .vp-empty-state{border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;border:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;background:var(--surface)!important}.vp-empty-state{padding:45px!important;text-align:left!important;border-top:4px solid var(--vp-burgundy)!important}
.vp-public-shell .pagination a{border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important}

/* ---------------- Mobile drawer ---------------- */
.mobile-menu-open{overflow:hidden}.mobile-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(10,7,6,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);z-index:998;opacity:0;transition:opacity .2s ease}.mobile-overlay.active{opacity:1}.vp-mobile-news-drawer{position:fixed!important;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;width:min(90vw,390px)!important;max-width:390px!important;padding:0!important;background:var(--surface)!important;z-index:999!important;box-shadow:18px 0 45px rgba(0,0,0,.22)!important;transform:translateX(-102%);transition:transform .22s ease;overflow:hidden!important}.vp-mobile-news-drawer.active{transform:translateX(0)}
.vp-mobile-drawer-head{height:68px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:0 19px;background:var(--vp-burgundy-deep);border-bottom:3px solid var(--vp-gold)}.vp-mobile-wordmark{font:400 1.65rem var(--font-serif);color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none}.vp-mobile-close{width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);background:transparent;color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center}.vp-mobile-drawer-scroll{height:calc(100% - 68px);overflow:auto;padding:17px 18px 24px}.vp-mobile-quick-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:6px;margin-bottom:22px}.vp-mobile-quick-actions>*{min-height:39px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);background:var(--vp-paper-2);color:var(--vp-ink);display:grid;place-items:center;padding:5px;font:750 .67rem var(--font-heading);text-decoration:none}.vp-mobile-quick-actions .is-whatsapp{color:#12643b;border-color:#9cc8b0;background:#f2fbf5}.vp-mobile-nav-block{padding:0 0 20px;margin-bottom:20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-mobile-nav-label,.vp-mobile-more-sections>summary{font:800 .62rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--vp-burgundy);margin-bottom:10px}.vp-mobile-more-sections>summary{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;cursor:pointer;list-style:none}.vp-mobile-more-sections>summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.vp-mobile-section-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-left:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-mobile-section-grid a{padding:11px 10px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);font:650 .78rem var(--font-heading);color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none}.vp-mobile-section-grid.compact{margin-top:10px}.vp-mobile-product-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:7px}.vp-mobile-product-list a{padding:10px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);text-decoration:none;color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-mobile-product-list strong{display:block;font:750 .71rem var(--font-heading)}.vp-mobile-product-list span{display:block;margin-top:3px;font-size:.61rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-mobile-tipline{display:block;padding:14px 15px;margin-bottom:18px;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none}.vp-mobile-tipline span{display:block;font-size:.61rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;opacity:.75}.vp-mobile-tipline strong{display:block;margin-top:3px;font:700 .78rem var(--font-heading)}.vp-mobile-drawer-footer{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-left:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-mobile-drawer-footer>*{min-height:38px;border:0;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);background:transparent;color:var(--vp-muted);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.67rem;text-decoration:none}

/* ---------------- Responsive ---------------- */
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .vp-masthead{grid-template-columns:minmax(230px,320px) 1fr auto!important;gap:18px}.vp-masthead-manifesto{padding-left:18px}.vp-home-trending-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.vp-home-trend-item:nth-child(3){border-right:0}.vp-home-trend-item:nth-child(n+4){border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-home-category-lead{grid-template-columns:minmax(250px,.85fr) 1fr}.vp-author-profile{grid-template-columns:130px 1fr 280px}.vp-author-photo img,.vp-author-photo>span{width:118px;height:118px}
}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .vp-masthead{height:72px!important;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr 88px!important;gap:5px!important}.vp-masthead-brand{grid-column:2!important;justify-self:center!important;width:auto!important}.vp-masthead-brand img{max-width:245px!important;max-height:48px!important;object-position:center}.vp-masthead-manifesto{display:none}.vp-masthead-actions{grid-column:3!important}.vp-mobile-menu-trigger{grid-column:1!important}.vp-theme-trigger{display:none!important}
  .vp-home-desk-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-desk-osun-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(230px,.65fr)}.vp-desk-picks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;border-top:0}.vp-desk-picks-head{grid-column:1/-1;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-desk-pick{display:block}.vp-desk-pick img{width:100%;height:130px;margin-bottom:9px}.vp-home-category-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-home-category-side{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}.vp-home-category-side>a{border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
  .vp-route-article .vp-article-reading-grid{display:block!important}.vp-route-article .vp-article-ad-rail{display:none!important}.vp-route-article .vp-article-reading-main{max-width:720px;margin-inline:auto}
  .vp-author-profile{grid-template-columns:120px 1fr}.vp-author-stats{grid-column:1/-1;border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}.vp-author-stats>div{border-bottom:0}.vp-author-overview{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.vp-author-most-read{grid-template-columns:140px 1fr}.vp-author-most-read img{width:140px;height:100%}
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .vp-home-section-head{align-items:start;margin-bottom:18px}.vp-home-section-head>p{display:none}.vp-home-section-head h2{font-size:1.8rem}.vp-home-desk{padding:38px 0}.vp-desk-osun-grid{display:block}.vp-desk-osun-lead>img{height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/9}.vp-desk-osun-support{margin-top:18px;grid-template-rows:none}.vp-desk-osun-support>a{grid-template-columns:34px 96px minmax(0,1fr);gap:10px;align-items:start}.vp-desk-osun-support>a>b{grid-row:auto}.vp-desk-osun-support img{grid-column:auto;width:96px;height:72px;margin:0}.vp-desk-osun-support div{grid-column:auto}.vp-desk-osun-foot{display:block}.vp-desk-osun-foot small{display:block;margin-top:3px}.vp-desk-picks{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-desk-pick{display:grid;grid-template-columns:100px 1fr}.vp-desk-pick img{width:100px;height:76px;margin:0}.vp-home-trending{padding:30px 0}.vp-home-trending-grid{display:block}.vp-home-trend-item{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);padding:12px 0}.vp-home-trend-item:nth-child(n+4){display:none}.vp-home-category{padding:38px 0}.vp-home-category-lead{display:block}.vp-home-category-lead>img{height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/9;margin-bottom:14px}.vp-home-category-lead h3{font-size:1.55rem}.vp-home-category-side{display:block;margin-top:18px}.vp-home-category-side>a{grid-template-columns:105px 1fr}.vp-home-category-side img{width:105px;height:76px}
  .vp-route-article .vp-article-title{font-size:clamp(2.35rem,11vw,3.5rem)!important}.vp-route-article .article-trust-strip{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important;gap:12px!important}.vp-inline-newsletter{display:block!important;padding:17px!important}.vp-inline-newsletter-form{margin-top:13px}.vp-story-follow-card{display:block;padding:20px 0}.vp-story-follow-actions{margin-top:18px}.vp-topic-alert-fields{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-topic-alert-fields button{height:39px}
  .vp-author-page{padding-top:18px}.vp-author-profile{display:block;padding-top:24px}.vp-author-photo{margin-bottom:16px}.vp-author-photo img,.vp-author-photo>span{width:104px;height:104px}.vp-author-copy h1{font-size:2.7rem}.vp-author-stats{margin-top:22px;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.vp-author-stats>div{border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-author-stats>div:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}.vp-author-overview{display:block}.vp-author-most-read{margin-top:25px;padding-top:18px;border-left:0;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-gold);grid-template-columns:115px 1fr}.vp-author-most-read img{width:115px;height:90px}.vp-author-story{grid-template-columns:112px 1fr;gap:14px}.vp-author-story img{width:112px;height:82px}.vp-author-story h3{font-size:1.18rem}.vp-author-story p{display:none}.vp-author-stories .vp-home-section-head>p{display:block;font-size:.68rem}.vp-author-stories .vp-home-section-head h2{font-size:1.5rem}
  .vp-public-shell #main-content>.container{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px}.vp-empty-state{padding:28px!important}
}
@media(max-width:420px){.vp-masthead-brand img{max-width:210px!important}.vp-mobile-product-list{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.vp-story-follow-buttons{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-topic-follow-toggle{grid-column:auto}.vp-author-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}


/* ---------------- v61.10 masthead correction ---------------- */
.vp-masthead{height:68px!important;display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto!important;gap:18px!important;align-items:center!important;padding-block:6px!important}
.vp-masthead-brand{grid-column:1!important;justify-self:start!important;width:min(100%,285px)!important;display:flex!important;align-items:center!important}
.vp-masthead-brand img{width:auto!important;max-width:285px!important;max-height:48px!important;object-fit:contain!important;object-position:left center!important}
.vp-masthead-brand strong{font:400 clamp(1.9rem,3vw,2.45rem)/1 var(--font-serif)!important;letter-spacing:-.035em!important}
.vp-masthead-actions{grid-column:2!important;justify-self:end!important}
.vp-masthead-manifesto{display:none!important}
.vp-primary-nav{height:46px!important}.vp-primary-nav>a,.vp-nav-more>button{height:46px!important}

/* ---------------- v61.10 compact section directory ---------------- */
.vp-home-section-directory{padding:58px 0 72px;background:var(--vp-paper)}
.vp-home-section-matrix{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:34px 42px}
.vp-home-section-card{min-width:0;border-top:4px solid var(--vp-ink);padding-top:12px}
.vp-home-section-card.is-depth{border-top-color:var(--vp-burgundy);background:var(--vp-paper-2);padding:14px 16px 0}
.vp-home-section-card-head{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding-bottom:11px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-home-section-card-head span{display:block;margin-bottom:3px;font:800 .57rem var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-home-section-card-head h2{margin:0;font:400 clamp(1.5rem,2.2vw,2rem)/1 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-home-section-card-head>a{flex:0 0 auto;padding-bottom:2px;font:750 .68rem var(--font-heading);color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-decoration:none}
.vp-home-section-lead{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(170px,.86fr) minmax(0,1.14fr);gap:16px;padding:17px 0;text-decoration:none;color:var(--vp-ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-home-section-lead img{width:100%;height:145px;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.vp-home-section-lead span{font:800 .56rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-home-section-lead h3{margin:5px 0 10px;font:400 clamp(1.2rem,1.75vw,1.55rem)/1.08 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.015em}
.vp-home-section-lead small{font-size:.65rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-home-section-support a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:78px minmax(0,1fr);gap:12px;padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);text-decoration:none;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-home-section-support a:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.vp-home-section-support time{font:750 .59rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted);padding-top:2px}
.vp-home-section-support h3{margin:0;font:400 1.05rem/1.2 var(--font-serif)}
.vp-home-section-matrix-ad{grid-column:1/-1;padding:6px 0 2px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}

@media(max-width:980px){
 .vp-masthead{height:62px!important;grid-template-columns:42px minmax(0,1fr) 84px!important;gap:5px!important}.vp-masthead-brand{grid-column:2!important;justify-self:center!important;width:auto!important}.vp-masthead-brand img{max-width:230px!important;max-height:43px!important;object-position:center!important}.vp-masthead-actions{grid-column:3!important}.vp-mobile-menu-trigger{grid-column:1!important}
 .vp-home-section-matrix{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}.vp-home-section-matrix-ad{grid-column:auto}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
 .vp-home-section-directory{padding:40px 0 54px}.vp-home-section-lead{grid-template-columns:118px minmax(0,1fr);gap:13px}.vp-home-section-lead img{height:94px}.vp-home-section-lead h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin-top:4px}.vp-home-section-support a{grid-template-columns:68px 1fr}.vp-home-section-card.is-depth{margin-inline:-4px;padding-inline:12px}
}

/* ---------------- Article cleanup: one editorial rhythm ---------------- */
.vp-route-article .vp-article-badges{display:flex;gap:7px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:14px}
.vp-route-article .vp-sponsored-disclosure{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin:0 0 16px;padding:9px 12px;border-left:3px solid var(--vp-gold);background:var(--vp-paper-2);font-size:.75rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-route-article .vp-sponsored-disclosure strong{color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-route-article .vp-author-byline-note{margin-top:2px;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-route-article .vp-byline-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-caption{margin-top:8px;padding-left:1px;font-size:.74rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-afterstory{max-width:880px;margin:34px auto 0}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-tags{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px minmax(0,1fr);gap:14px;padding:15px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-tags>span{font:800 .59rem var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted);padding-top:5px}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-tags>div{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px}.vp-route-article .vp-article-tags a{padding:5px 8px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);font-size:.67rem;color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none;background:transparent}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-reaction-panel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(170px,.7fr) minmax(0,1.3fr);gap:22px;align-items:center;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-reaction-panel strong{display:block;margin-top:3px;font:400 1.22rem var(--font-serif)}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-reaction-panel .reactions-bar{margin:0!important;border:0!important;padding:0!important;justify-content:flex-end!important}
.vp-route-article .vp-author-support-card{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:22px;margin:28px 0;padding:18px 0;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-route-article .vp-author-support-person{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;min-width:0}.vp-route-article .vp-author-support-person>img,.vp-route-article .vp-author-support-person>span{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font:700 1.2rem var(--font-serif);flex:0 0 auto}.vp-route-article .vp-author-support-person small{display:block;font:800 .55rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-route-article .vp-author-support-person strong{display:block;margin-top:2px;font:400 1.15rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-route-article .vp-author-support-person p{margin:3px 0 0;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-bottom-ad{margin:30px 0!important}
.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-author{margin:38px 0 10px;padding-top:17px;border-top:4px solid var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-author>header{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;gap:20px;margin-bottom:13px}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-author h2{margin:2px 0 0;font:400 1.65rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-author>header>a{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:750;color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-decoration:none}
.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-list{border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-list>a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:110px minmax(0,1fr);gap:13px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-list img{width:110px;height:72px;object-fit:cover}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-list h3{margin:0 0 5px;font:400 1.08rem/1.18 var(--font-serif)}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-list time{font-size:.64rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-poll-wrap{margin:28px 0}.vp-route-article .poll-widget{border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;border:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important}
.vp-route-article .comment-section{max-width:880px;margin-inline:auto!important}.vp-route-article .comment-section>.text-h2{font:400 1.75rem var(--font-serif)!important}.vp-route-article .comment-item{border-radius:0!important}.vp-route-article .comment-form-wrap{padding:20px!important}

/* ---------------- Transparency and small information pages ---------------- */
.vp-info-page{padding:42px 0 72px}.vp-info-shell{max-width:990px!important}.vp-info-hero{max-width:760px;padding:24px 0 28px;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy);text-align:left!important}.vp-info-hero h1{margin:0 0 10px!important;font:400 clamp(2.45rem,5vw,4.4rem)/.98 var(--font-serif)!important;letter-spacing:-.035em}.vp-info-hero p{margin:0!important;max-width:650px;font-size:1.03rem!important;color:var(--vp-muted)!important;line-height:1.55!important}
.vp-trust-nav{display:flex;gap:0;overflow:auto;margin:0 0 34px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);scrollbar-width:none}.vp-trust-nav::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}.vp-trust-nav a{flex:0 0 auto;padding:10px 13px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line);font:750 .65rem var(--font-heading);color:var(--vp-muted);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap}.vp-trust-nav a:first-child{padding-left:0}.vp-info-body{max-width:790px!important;margin:0!important;font-size:1rem!important;line-height:1.75!important}.vp-info-body>p:first-child{font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-info-body h2{margin:2.3rem 0 .75rem!important;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);font:400 1.65rem/1.12 var(--font-serif)!important}.vp-info-body h3{font:750 1rem var(--font-heading)!important}.vp-info-body a{color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:2px}

/* ---------------- Contact ---------------- */
.vp-contact-page{padding:38px 0 76px}.vp-page-crumb{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:22px;font-size:.67rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-page-crumb a{color:var(--vp-muted);text-decoration:none}.vp-contact-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(270px,.65fr);gap:44px;align-items:end;padding:22px 0 30px;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-contact-hero h1{margin:4px 0 10px;font:400 clamp(2.7rem,5vw,4.6rem)/.98 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.035em}.vp-contact-hero p{max-width:670px;margin:0;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:1.03rem;line-height:1.55}.vp-contact-route{padding:15px 0 15px 18px;border-left:3px solid var(--vp-gold)}.vp-contact-route span{display:block;font:800 .57rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-contact-route strong{display:block;margin:3px 0 8px;font:400 1.15rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-contact-route a{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:750;color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-decoration:none}.vp-contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(300px,.55fr);gap:46px;margin-top:35px}.vp-contact-form-card{padding-right:42px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-contact-card-head{margin-bottom:22px}.vp-contact-card-head>span{font:800 .58rem var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-contact-card-head h2{margin:4px 0 0;font:400 1.65rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-contact-form-card .btn{min-width:150px}.vp-contact-details{border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink);padding-top:13px}.vp-contact-details>a,.vp-contact-details>div{display:block;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none}.vp-contact-details small{display:block;margin-bottom:4px;font:800 .55rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-contact-details strong{font:400 1rem/1.35 var(--font-serif)}

/* ---------------- Topic directory and hubs ---------------- */
.vp-topic-directory-page,.vp-topic-page{padding:38px 0 72px}.vp-topic-directory-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(320px,.6fr);gap:50px;align-items:end;padding:23px 0 30px;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-topic-directory-hero h1,.vp-topic-page-intro h1{margin:4px 0 12px;font:400 clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4.5rem)/.98 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.035em}.vp-topic-directory-hero p,.vp-topic-page-intro p{margin:0;max-width:700px;color:var(--vp-muted);line-height:1.55}.vp-topic-directory-hero dl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);margin:0;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-left:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-topic-directory-hero dl>div{padding:12px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-topic-directory-hero dt{font:400 1.55rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-topic-directory-hero dd{margin:2px 0 0;font-size:.6rem;color:var(--vp-muted);text-transform:uppercase}.vp-topic-directory-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding:11px 0;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);font-size:.72rem}.vp-topic-directory-head span{color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-topic-directory-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border-left:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-topic-directory-item{min-height:160px;padding:18px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none}.vp-topic-directory-item>span{font:800 .55rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-topic-directory-item h2{margin:5px 0 8px;font:400 1.3rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-topic-directory-item p{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:.72rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-topic-directory-item small{font-size:.62rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-topic-page-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(330px,.6fr);gap:50px;align-items:start;padding:23px 0 36px;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-topic-page-intro small{display:block;margin-top:14px;font:750 .6rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-topic-follow-panel{padding:18px;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink);background:var(--vp-paper-2)}.vp-topic-follow-panel h2{margin:3px 0 7px;font:400 1.45rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-topic-follow-panel p{margin:0 0 13px;font-size:.75rem;line-height:1.45;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-topic-follow-panel .vp-topic-follow-toggle{width:100%;min-height:40px;border:0;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font-weight:750}.vp-topic-follow-panel .vp-topic-follow-toggle.is-following{background:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-topic-follow-panel .vp-topic-alert-toggle{display:block;margin-top:9px;border:0;background:transparent;padding:0;color:var(--vp-burgundy);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:750}.vp-topic-page-follow-form{margin-top:12px}.vp-topic-reporting{padding-top:42px}.vp-topic-story-list{border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-topic-story-list article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:210px minmax(0,1fr);gap:22px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-topic-story-image{display:block;background:var(--vp-soft);min-height:130px}.vp-topic-story-image img{width:100%;height:145px;object-fit:cover;display:block}.vp-topic-story-meta{display:flex;gap:12px;font:750 .57rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase}.vp-topic-story-meta span{color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-topic-story-meta time{color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-topic-story-list h2{margin:6px 0 8px;font:400 1.5rem/1.08 var(--font-serif)}.vp-topic-story-list h2 a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}.vp-topic-story-list p{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--vp-muted);line-height:1.48}.vp-topic-story-list small{font-size:.64rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}

/* ---------------- Generic archive / product consistency ---------------- */
.vp-product-page,.vp-data-hub,.vp-tracker-page,.elections-index-section,.latest-archive,.vp-section-archive{background:var(--vp-paper)}
.vp-product-page .vp-product-hero,.vp-data-hero,.vp-tracker-hero{border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy)!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;background:transparent!important}
.vp-product-page .vp-story-card,.vp-document-card,.vp-data-card,.poll-card{border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;border-color:var(--vp-line)!important}
.vp-route-bookmarks #main-content>section{padding:40px 0 70px!important}.vp-route-bookmarks .article-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;gap:0!important;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink)}.vp-route-bookmarks .article-card{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:180px minmax(0,1fr)!important;border:0!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;padding:16px 0!important}.vp-route-bookmarks .article-card-img-wrap{height:112px!important}.vp-route-bookmarks .article-card-body{padding:0 0 0 18px!important}
.vp-route-polls .polls-grid{gap:18px!important}.vp-route-polls .poll-card{border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink)!important}

/* ---------------- Small status / utility routes ---------------- */
.vp-route-404 #main-content>section,.vp-route-newsletter #main-content>section,.vp-route-alerts #main-content>section,.vp-route-tip #main-content>section,.vp-route-tip-line #main-content>section,.vp-route-quickteller-checkout #main-content>section{background:var(--vp-paper)!important}
.vp-route-404 #main-content>.container,.vp-route-newsletter #main-content>.container{max-width:760px}

/* ---------------- Footer polish ---------------- */
.vp-news-footer{border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy);background:#171211!important}.vp-footer-topline{display:none!important}.vp-footer-newsroom{padding-top:36px!important}.vp-footer-brand-block .footer-brand{font:400 2rem var(--font-serif)!important;letter-spacing:-.025em}.vp-footer-grid{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)!important;padding-top:28px!important}.vp-footer-bottom{border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.15)!important}

@media(max-width:980px){
 .vp-contact-hero,.vp-contact-grid,.vp-topic-directory-hero,.vp-topic-page-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-contact-form-card{padding-right:0;border-right:0}.vp-contact-details{margin-top:5px}.vp-topic-directory-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
 .vp-route-article .vp-article-afterstory{max-width:720px}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:15px;border-top:0}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-list>a{display:block;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-list img{width:100%;height:110px;margin-bottom:9px}
}
@media(max-width:700px){
 .vp-info-page,.vp-contact-page,.vp-topic-directory-page,.vp-topic-page{padding-top:24px}.vp-info-hero{padding-top:17px}.vp-info-hero h1,.vp-contact-hero h1,.vp-topic-directory-hero h1,.vp-topic-page-intro h1{font-size:2.55rem}.vp-trust-nav{margin-bottom:26px}.vp-trust-nav a{padding:9px 10px}
 .vp-contact-hero{gap:22px}.vp-contact-route{padding-left:14px}.vp-contact-grid{gap:30px;margin-top:28px}.vp-contact-form-card .form-row-2{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
 .vp-topic-directory-hero{gap:24px}.vp-topic-directory-hero dl{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.vp-topic-directory-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-topic-directory-item{min-height:0}.vp-topic-page-hero{gap:26px}.vp-topic-story-list article{grid-template-columns:112px minmax(0,1fr);gap:14px}.vp-topic-story-image{min-height:80px}.vp-topic-story-image img{height:82px}.vp-topic-story-list h2{font-size:1.18rem}.vp-topic-story-list p{display:none}
 .vp-route-article .vp-article-afterstory{margin-top:25px}.vp-route-article .vp-article-tags{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}.vp-route-article .vp-article-reaction-panel{display:block}.vp-route-article .vp-article-reaction-panel .reactions-bar{justify-content:flex-start!important;margin-top:13px!important}.vp-route-article .vp-author-support-card{align-items:flex-start}.vp-route-article .vp-author-support-person p{display:none}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-author>header{align-items:start}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-list>a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:105px 1fr}.vp-route-article .vp-more-by-list img{width:105px;height:72px;margin:0}.vp-route-article .vp-byline-actions{width:100%;justify-content:space-between}.vp-route-article .vp-article-byline-row{flex-wrap:wrap!important}
 .vp-route-bookmarks .article-card{grid-template-columns:112px 1fr!important}.vp-route-bookmarks .article-card-img-wrap{height:82px!important}.vp-route-bookmarks .article-card-body{padding-left:13px!important}
}

/* ---------------- Status and utility pages ---------------- */
.vp-status-page{padding:58px 0 84px;background:var(--vp-paper)}
.vp-status-shell{max-width:720px!important;padding-top:24px!important;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy);text-align:left!important}
.vp-status-code{display:block;margin-bottom:5px;font:400 clamp(4.5rem,10vw,7rem)/.85 var(--font-serif);color:var(--vp-line);letter-spacing:-.06em}
.vp-status-mark{display:grid;place-items:center;width:48px;height:48px;margin:10px 0 18px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);font:400 1.8rem var(--font-serif)}
.vp-status-mark.is-success{color:#167642;border-color:#9dc9ae;background:#f4fbf6}.vp-status-mark.is-error{color:var(--vp-burgundy);border-color:#d7aaaa;background:#fff8f7}
.vp-status-shell h1{max-width:650px;margin:5px 0 13px;font:400 clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem)/1 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.035em}
.vp-status-shell>p{max-width:640px;margin:0 0 24px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.6}
.vp-status-actions{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}.vp-status-reference{display:inline-block;margin:0 0 24px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);background:var(--vp-paper-2)}.vp-status-reference span{display:block;margin-bottom:3px;font:800 .53rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-status-reference code{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--vp-ink)}
@media(max-width:600px){.vp-status-page{padding:32px 0 60px}.vp-status-shell{padding-top:18px!important}.vp-status-actions>*{flex:1 1 auto}}

/* ---------------- Secure tip line ---------------- */
.vp-tipline-page{padding:38px 0 76px}.vp-tipline-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(310px,.65fr);gap:50px;align-items:end;padding:23px 0 32px;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-tipline-hero h1{max-width:760px;margin:4px 0 12px;font:400 clamp(2.7rem,5.2vw,4.8rem)/.96 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.04em}.vp-tipline-hero>div>p{max-width:700px;margin:0;color:var(--vp-muted);line-height:1.58}.vp-tipline-hero aside{padding-left:18px;border-left:3px solid var(--vp-gold)}.vp-tipline-hero aside strong{font:400 1.25rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-tipline-hero aside ul{margin:9px 0 0;padding-left:17px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.72rem;line-height:1.55}.vp-tipline-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,.55fr) minmax(0,1.45fr);gap:50px;margin-top:40px}.vp-tipline-privacy{border-top:4px solid var(--vp-ink);padding-top:16px}.vp-tipline-privacy h2{margin:4px 0 9px;font:400 1.7rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-tipline-privacy p,.vp-tipline-privacy ol{color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.6}.vp-tipline-privacy ol{padding-left:18px}.vp-tipline-privacy a{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:750;color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-decoration:none}.vp-tipline-form{padding-left:42px;border-left:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-tipline-form>header{margin-bottom:20px}.vp-tipline-form>header span{font:800 .57rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.09em;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-tipline-form>header h2{margin:4px 0 0;font:400 1.65rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-form-help{margin:5px 0 0!important;font-size:.67rem!important;line-height:1.45!important;color:var(--vp-muted)!important}
@media(max-width:850px){.vp-tipline-hero,.vp-tipline-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-tipline-hero{gap:24px}.vp-tipline-layout{gap:30px}.vp-tipline-form{padding-left:0;border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);padding-top:22px}}

/* ---------------- Saved articles ---------------- */
.vp-saved-page{padding:38px 0 72px}.vp-saved-hero{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;padding:22px 0 28px;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-saved-hero h1{margin:4px 0 7px;font:400 clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4.4rem)/.98 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.035em}.vp-saved-hero p{margin:0;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-saved-hero>strong{font:400 2.4rem var(--font-serif);color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-align:right}.vp-saved-hero>strong small{display:block;font:800 .55rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-saved-list{max-width:950px;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink);margin-top:35px}.vp-saved-list article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px minmax(0,1fr);gap:22px;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-saved-image{display:block;min-height:120px;background:var(--vp-soft)}.vp-saved-image img{display:block;width:100%;height:125px;object-fit:cover}.vp-saved-meta{display:flex;gap:11px;font:750 .57rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase}.vp-saved-meta span{color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-saved-meta time{color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-saved-list h2{margin:6px 0 9px;font:400 1.5rem/1.08 var(--font-serif)}.vp-saved-list h2 a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}.vp-saved-list small{font-size:.64rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
@media(max-width:600px){.vp-saved-hero{align-items:start}.vp-saved-list article{grid-template-columns:110px 1fr;gap:13px}.vp-saved-image{min-height:80px}.vp-saved-image img{height:82px}.vp-saved-list h2{font-size:1.17rem}.vp-saved-hero>strong{font-size:1.8rem}}

/* v61.10 masthead: use the tightly-cropped official wordmark instead of
   scaling a logo canvas that contains large transparent margins. */
.vp-masthead-brand .vp-official-wordmark{display:block;width:auto!important;height:auto!important;max-width:300px!important;max-height:50px!important}
.vp-wordmark-dark{display:none!important}
[data-theme="dark"] .vp-wordmark-light{display:none!important}
[data-theme="dark"] .vp-wordmark-dark{display:block!important}
@media(max-width:900px){.vp-masthead-brand .vp-official-wordmark{max-width:225px!important;max-height:42px!important}}
@media(max-width:390px){.vp-masthead-brand .vp-official-wordmark{max-width:198px!important}}

/* ---------------- Reader polls ---------------- */
.vp-polls-page,.vp-poll-detail{padding:36px 0 76px}
.vp-directory-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:36px;align-items:end;padding:22px 0 28px;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-directory-hero h1{margin:4px 0 9px;font:400 clamp(2.7rem,5vw,4.7rem)/.97 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.04em}.vp-directory-hero p{max-width:720px;margin:0;color:var(--vp-muted);line-height:1.58}.vp-directory-stat{text-align:right}.vp-directory-stat strong{display:block;font:400 2.7rem/1 var(--font-serif);color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-directory-stat span{font:800 .56rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-poll-list{margin-top:34px;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink)}.vp-poll-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:110px minmax(0,1fr) 120px;gap:24px;align-items:center;padding:21px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-poll-row-status span{display:inline-block;padding:4px 7px;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font:800 .55rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}.vp-poll-row-status small{display:block;margin-top:7px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.67rem}.vp-poll-row h2{margin:0 0 9px;font:400 clamp(1.25rem,2vw,1.75rem)/1.08 var(--font-serif)}.vp-poll-row h2 a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}.vp-poll-leading{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;max-width:620px;padding-top:8px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-poll-leading strong{color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-poll-row-meta{display:flex;gap:13px;margin-top:8px;font-size:.63rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-poll-row-action{justify-self:end;font:750 .69rem var(--font-heading);color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-decoration:none}.vp-polls-closed{margin-top:56px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-section-rule-head{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-bottom:14px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--vp-ink)}.vp-section-rule-head h2{margin:2px 0 0;font:400 1.8rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-section-rule-head>small{color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-polls-closed-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-left:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-polls-closed-grid a{min-height:145px;padding:16px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none}.vp-polls-closed-grid span,.vp-polls-closed-grid small{display:block;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.62rem}.vp-polls-closed-grid strong{display:block;margin:7px 0 10px;font:400 1.12rem/1.14 var(--font-serif)}
.vp-poll-detail .vp-crumb{margin-bottom:22px}.vp-poll-detail-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,760px) minmax(230px,300px);gap:58px;align-items:start}.vp-poll-detail-head{padding:22px 0 23px;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-poll-detail-label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px}.vp-poll-detail-label span{padding:4px 7px;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font:800 .55rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase}.vp-poll-detail-label small{color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-poll-detail-head h1{margin:13px 0 17px;font:400 clamp(2.35rem,4.6vw,4.2rem)/.99 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.035em}.vp-poll-detail-meta{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.72rem}.vp-poll-detail-meta strong{color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-poll-widget-shell{margin-top:27px}.vp-poll-widget-shell .poll-widget{border-radius:2px!important;box-shadow:none!important}.vp-poll-related{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin:30px 0;padding:15px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-poll-related strong{display:block;margin-top:4px;font:400 1.12rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-poll-related>a{font-size:.69rem;font-weight:750;color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap}.vp-poll-discussion{margin-top:43px}.vp-poll-comment-form{padding:20px 0 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-poll-comment-form label,.vp-form-grid label,.vp-form-stack{display:block;font:750 .69rem var(--font-heading);color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-poll-comment-form label>span,.vp-form-stack>span{font-weight:500;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-poll-comment-form input,.vp-poll-comment-form textarea,.vp-tip-checkout input,.vp-tip-checkout textarea{width:100%;margin-top:7px;padding:11px 12px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-radius:2px;background:var(--surface);color:var(--vp-ink);font:400 .86rem var(--font-body)}.vp-form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:13px}.vp-poll-comment-form>label{margin:14px 0}.vp-poll-comment-msg{margin:12px 0;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);font-size:.75rem}.vp-poll-comment-msg.is-success{border-color:#9dc9ae;color:#166534;background:#f4fbf6}.vp-poll-comment-msg.is-error{border-color:#dab0aa;color:#8f1e1e;background:#fff7f6}.vp-poll-comment-list{border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink);margin-top:26px}.vp-poll-comment{padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-poll-comment>header{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center}.vp-comment-avatar{width:30px;height:30px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font:800 .65rem var(--font-heading)}.vp-poll-comment header strong,.vp-poll-comment header small{display:block}.vp-poll-comment header small{margin-top:2px;font-size:.6rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-poll-comment>p,.vp-poll-replies p{margin:10px 0 0;line-height:1.55;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.83rem}.vp-poll-replies{margin:15px 0 0 40px;padding-left:14px;border-left:2px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-poll-replies article{padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-poll-replies article:last-child{border-bottom:0}.vp-poll-replies strong,.vp-poll-replies small{display:inline-block;margin-right:7px;font-size:.7rem}.vp-discussion-empty{padding:24px 0;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-poll-side{position:sticky;top:110px}.vp-poll-side-card{padding:16px 0;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);margin-bottom:25px}.vp-poll-side-card p{margin:8px 0;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.76rem;line-height:1.55}.vp-poll-share-links{display:flex;gap:6px;flex-wrap:wrap}.vp-poll-share-links a{padding:7px 8px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);font-size:.64rem;color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none}.vp-poll-back{font-size:.69rem;font-weight:750;color:var(--vp-burgundy);text-decoration:none}

/* ---------------- Journalist support / tip jar ---------------- */
.vp-tip-page{padding:34px 0 74px}.vp-tip-page .vp-crumb{margin-bottom:22px}.vp-tip-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(260px,.72fr) minmax(0,1.28fr);gap:54px;align-items:start}.vp-tip-author-panel{position:sticky;top:110px;padding-top:19px;border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-tip-avatar{display:block;width:92px;height:92px;object-fit:cover;margin:16px 0 17px;border-radius:50%}.vp-tip-avatar.is-fallback{display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font:400 2.4rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-tip-author-panel h1{margin:0 0 10px;font:400 clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.3rem)/1 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.035em}.vp-tip-author-panel>p{margin:0;color:var(--vp-muted);line-height:1.55}.vp-tip-stats{display:flex;gap:22px;margin-top:19px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-tip-stats strong,.vp-tip-stats span{display:block}.vp-tip-stats strong{font:400 1.35rem var(--font-serif);color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-tip-stats span{font-size:.6rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-tip-story{margin-top:23px;padding-top:15px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-tip-story span{display:block;font:800 .55rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-tip-story a{display:block;margin-top:5px;font:400 1.05rem/1.2 var(--font-serif);color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none}.vp-tip-note{margin-top:24px;padding-left:13px;border-left:3px solid var(--vp-gold)}.vp-tip-note strong{font-size:.7rem}.vp-tip-note p{margin:5px 0 0;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.7rem;line-height:1.5}.vp-tip-checkout{padding:24px 0 0 42px;border-left:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-tip-checkout>header{padding-bottom:18px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--vp-ink);margin-bottom:22px}.vp-tip-checkout>header h2{margin:3px 0 7px;font:400 2rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-tip-checkout>header p{margin:0;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.76rem}.vp-tip-fieldset{border:0;padding:0;margin:0 0 24px}.vp-tip-fieldset legend{width:100%;padding:0 0 8px;margin-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);font:800 .62rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em}.vp-tip-gateway-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:7px}.vp-tip-gateway-grid label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);cursor:pointer;font-size:.73rem}.vp-tip-gateway-grid label:has(input:checked){border-color:var(--vp-burgundy);color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.tip-amounts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:7px}.tip-amount-btn{padding:10px 6px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-radius:2px;background:var(--surface);color:var(--vp-ink);font:750 .75rem var(--font-heading);cursor:pointer}.tip-amount-btn.active{background:var(--vp-burgundy);border-color:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff}.vp-tip-custom{display:block;margin-top:13px;font:750 .67rem var(--font-heading)}.vp-tip-custom>div{position:relative}.vp-tip-custom b{position:absolute;left:11px;top:18px;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-tip-custom input{padding-left:30px!important;font-weight:750!important}.vp-tip-custom small,.vp-tip-checkout label small{display:block;margin-top:4px;font-size:.6rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-form-stack{margin-top:14px}.vp-tip-submit{width:100%;margin-top:17px;justify-content:center}.vp-tip-provider-note{text-align:center;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.62rem;margin:8px 0 0}.vp-form-alert{padding:13px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-form-alert strong,.vp-form-alert span{display:block}.vp-form-alert span{margin-top:3px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.72rem}.vp-form-alert.is-error{border-color:#d9aaa3;background:#fff8f6}

/* ---------------- Product and specialist page harmonisation ---------------- */
.vp-route-latest .latest-archive,.vp-route-live .vp-product-page,.vp-route-explains .vp-product-page,.vp-route-fact-check .vp-product-page,.vp-route-advertise .vp-product-page,.vp-route-data .vp-product-page,.vp-route-documents .vp-product-page,.vp-route-epaper .vp-product-page{background:var(--vp-paper)}
.vp-route-latest .archive-header,.vp-product-hero,.vp-advertise-hero{border-radius:0!important;box-shadow:none!important}.vp-product-hero,.vp-advertise-hero{border-top:5px solid var(--vp-burgundy)!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;background:transparent!important}
.vp-story-card,.vp-ad-products article,.vp-advertise-form,.vp-data-card,.vp-doc-card{border-radius:2px!important;box-shadow:none!important}
/* Keep high-function pages task-specific while making their edges match the newsroom shell. */
.vp-route-elections [class*="ve-"],.vp-route-sports [class*="vls-"]{--radius-lg:4px;--radius-md:3px}
.vp-route-elections .ve-leader-card,.vp-route-elections .ve-stats,.vp-route-elections .ve-result-list,.vp-route-elections .lga-source-note,.vp-route-elections .lga-ward-table-wrap,.vp-route-elections .lga-upload-list{border-radius:3px!important;box-shadow:none!important}

@media(max-width:900px){.vp-poll-detail-grid,.vp-tip-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-poll-side,.vp-tip-author-panel{position:static}.vp-poll-side{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}.vp-tip-checkout{padding:22px 0 0;border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-polls-closed-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:650px){.vp-directory-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-directory-stat{text-align:left}.vp-poll-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px}.vp-poll-row-action{justify-self:start}.vp-poll-leading{max-width:none}.vp-polls-closed-grid,.vp-poll-side,.vp-form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-poll-detail-head h1{font-size:2.45rem}.vp-poll-related{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}.vp-tip-gateway-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.tip-amounts{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.vp-tip-page,.vp-polls-page,.vp-poll-detail{padding-top:24px}}

/* Article utility hierarchy: one primary topic action, one optional alert action. */
.vp-route-article .vp-story-follow-card{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(230px,.52fr);margin:34px 0 26px;padding:18px 0}
.vp-route-article .vp-story-follow-copy h3{font-size:1.48rem}.vp-route-article .vp-story-follow-copy p{margin-bottom:9px}
.vp-route-article .vp-story-follow-buttons{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}.vp-route-article .vp-topic-follow-toggle{grid-column:auto!important}.vp-route-article .vp-topic-alert-toggle{min-height:36px!important}
.vp-route-article .verita-context-panel{border:0!important;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink)!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important}
.vp-route-article .verita-context-summary{padding:16px 0!important}.vp-route-article .verita-context-details{border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important}.vp-route-article .verita-context-toggle{padding:10px 0!important}.vp-route-article .verita-context-expanded{padding:0!important}.vp-route-article .verita-context-row{border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-radius:0!important;background:transparent!important}.vp-route-article .verita-context-row>summary{padding:10px 0!important}.vp-route-article .verita-context-row-body{padding:0 0 13px!important}
.vp-route-article .comment-form-wrap{padding:18px 0!important;background:transparent!important;border:0!important;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-radius:0!important}.vp-route-article .comment-list{border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink)!important}.vp-route-article .comment-item{padding:17px 0!important;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-radius:0!important;background:transparent!important}.vp-route-article .comment-replies{margin-left:36px!important;padding-left:13px!important;border-left:2px solid var(--vp-line)!important}
@media(max-width:700px){.vp-route-article .vp-story-follow-card{display:block}.vp-route-article .vp-story-follow-actions{margin-top:14px}}
.vp-mobile-wordmark{display:flex;align-items:center;max-width:220px;height:48px}.vp-mobile-wordmark img{display:block;width:auto;max-width:210px;max-height:42px}.vp-mobile-drawer-head{height:64px!important;padding:0 16px!important;margin:0!important}.vp-mobile-drawer-scroll{height:calc(100% - 64px)!important;padding:14px 15px 22px!important}.vp-mobile-quick-actions{position:sticky;top:-14px;z-index:3;padding:10px 0 12px;margin-bottom:12px!important;background:var(--surface)}.vp-mobile-section-grid a:active,.vp-mobile-product-list a:active{background:var(--vp-paper-2)}.vp-mobile-drawer-footer{position:sticky;bottom:-22px;background:var(--surface);z-index:2;margin-top:6px}
/* Final masthead proportions: prominent brand without the old empty banner. */
.vp-masthead{height:74px!important;padding-block:4px!important}
.vp-masthead-brand .vp-official-wordmark{width:280px!important;max-width:280px!important;max-height:none!important;height:auto!important}
@media(max-width:900px){.vp-masthead{height:62px!important}.vp-masthead-brand .vp-official-wordmark{width:210px!important;max-width:210px!important}}
@media(max-width:390px){.vp-masthead-brand .vp-official-wordmark{width:190px!important;max-width:190px!important}}


/* ---------------- v61.12 public metrics + advertiser discovery ---------------- */
.vp-author-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)!important}.vp-author-stats>div{border-bottom:0!important}.vp-author-stats>div:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0!important}
.vp-footer-commercial{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:22px;margin:26px 0 34px;padding:16px 18px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);color:inherit;text-decoration:none;background:rgba(215,174,85,.06)}.vp-footer-commercial span{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}.vp-footer-commercial small{font:800 .58rem var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-footer-commercial strong{font:400 1.25rem var(--font-serif)}.vp-footer-commercial em{font:700 .68rem var(--font-heading);font-style:normal;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-footer-commercial:hover strong{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}
@media(max-width:980px){.vp-author-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)!important}}
@media(max-width:700px){.vp-author-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)!important}.vp-footer-commercial{display:block}.vp-footer-commercial em{display:block;margin-top:7px}.vp-footer-commercial strong{font-size:1.08rem}}
@media(max-width:420px){.vp-author-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)!important}.vp-author-stats>div{padding:12px 10px!important}.vp-author-stats strong{font-size:1.35rem!important}.vp-author-stats span{font-size:.58rem!important}}


/* v61.13.0 newsroom author verification */
.vp-author-name-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.vp-author-name-row h1{margin-right:2px}
.vp-verified-author-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:5px 9px 5px 6px;border:1px solid rgba(127,29,29,.22);border-radius:999px;background:rgba(127,29,29,.045);color:var(--vp-burgundy);font:800 .62rem/1 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.045em;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}
.vp-verified-author-mark,.vp-verified-author-icon{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(184,134,11,.22);font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:900}
.vp-verified-author-mark{width:19px;height:19px;font-size:11px}
.vp-verified-author-icon{width:17px;height:17px;font-size:10px;flex:0 0 auto}
.vp-article-author-name-line{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;min-width:0}
@media(max-width:720px){.vp-verified-author-badge{font-size:.58rem;padding-right:8px}.vp-author-name-row{gap:9px}.vp-verified-author-mark{width:18px;height:18px}}

/* v61.17.1 — custom editorial Osun explorer (no third-party map embed) */
.vp-osun-explorer-section{padding:34px 0 20px;background:var(--vp-paper)}
.vp-osun-explorer-shell{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.08fr) minmax(340px,.92fr);border:1px solid var(--vp-line);background:#f7f1e6;overflow:hidden;min-height:520px}
.vp-osun-illustration{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:520px;padding:34px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#efe7d8 0%,#f4ecdf 58%,#eee6d8 100%);border-right:1px solid rgba(18,24,31,.12)}
.vp-osun-svg{display:block;width:min(100%,620px);height:auto;overflow:visible}
.vp-osun-zone{cursor:pointer;outline:none;transition:filter .18s ease}
.vp-osun-zone path{fill:#ded8cb;stroke:#969d95;stroke-width:3;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;transition:fill .18s ease,stroke .18s ease,filter .18s ease,transform .18s ease;transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center}
.vp-osun-zone text{font:800 17px/1 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.13em;fill:#1e292d;pointer-events:none;transition:fill .18s ease}
.vp-osun-zone:hover path,.vp-osun-zone:focus-visible path{stroke:#7a1d1d;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 12px rgba(66,45,21,.08))}
.vp-osun-zone:focus-visible path{stroke-width:5}
.vp-osun-zone.is-active path{fill:#c9a659;stroke:#8d6b26;filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(120,88,24,.12))}
.vp-osun-zone.is-active text{fill:#102b2e}
.vp-osun-town circle{fill:#fff;border:0;stroke:#12383a;stroke-width:3}.vp-osun-town text{font:800 11px/1 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.03em;fill:#173033}
.vp-osun-map-note{position:absolute;left:28px;bottom:20px;font:700 .54rem/1 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#80766c}
.vp-osun-explorer-panel{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:44px 48px 40px;background:var(--vp-surface,#fff)}
.vp-osun-explorer-panel>h2{margin:7px 0 24px;max-width:520px;font:400 clamp(2.25rem,3.7vw,3.75rem)/.98 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.028em;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-osun-zone-tabs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:0 0 28px}
.vp-osun-zone-tab{appearance:none;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);background:transparent;color:var(--vp-ink);min-height:42px;padding:0 18px;font:800 .68rem/1 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;transition:background .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,color .18s ease}
.vp-osun-zone-tab:hover,.vp-osun-zone-tab:focus-visible{border-color:#a27b2d;outline:none}.vp-osun-zone-tab.is-active{background:#c9a659;border-color:#c9a659;color:#102b2e}
.vp-osun-zone-detail{position:relative;padding-left:26px}
.vp-osun-zone-accent{position:absolute;left:0;top:1px;bottom:0;width:2px;background:#c9a659}
.vp-osun-zone-eyebrow{margin:0 0 8px;font:800 .66rem/1.2 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0b5a5d}
.vp-osun-zone-detail h3{margin:0 0 12px;font:400 clamp(2.15rem,3.3vw,3.2rem)/1 var(--font-serif);color:var(--vp-ink);text-transform:uppercase}
.vp-osun-zone-summary{margin:0;max-width:560px;font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-osun-lga-block{margin:22px 0 0;padding-top:17px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-osun-lga-block>span{display:block;margin-bottom:7px;font:800 .58rem/1 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7b716a}
.vp-osun-lga-block p{margin:0;font-size:.77rem;line-height:1.65;color:#4d4a46}
.vp-osun-place-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin:20px 0 22px}
.vp-osun-place-links a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:31px;padding:0 11px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-radius:999px;color:var(--vp-ink);background:var(--vp-paper);font:750 .64rem var(--font-heading);text-decoration:none;transition:border-color .18s ease,color .18s ease,background .18s ease,transform .18s ease}
.vp-osun-place-links a:hover{border-color:var(--vp-burgundy);color:var(--vp-burgundy);background:rgba(127,29,29,.035);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.vp-osun-explorer-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.vp-osun-map-primary{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:39px;padding:0 15px;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font:800 .67rem var(--font-heading);text-decoration:none}.vp-osun-map-primary:hover{filter:brightness(.94)}
@media(max-width:980px){.vp-osun-explorer-shell{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp-osun-illustration{min-height:430px;border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(18,24,31,.12)}.vp-osun-explorer-panel{padding:34px 32px 34px}.vp-osun-explorer-panel>h2{font-size:clamp(2.35rem,7vw,3.5rem)}}
@media(max-width:680px){.vp-osun-explorer-section{padding:22px 0 8px}.vp-osun-explorer-shell{border-left:0;border-right:0}.vp-osun-illustration{min-height:335px;padding:18px 5px 28px}.vp-osun-svg{width:100%;max-width:520px}.vp-osun-zone text{font-size:15px}.vp-osun-town text{font-size:10px}.vp-osun-map-note{left:10px;bottom:11px;font-size:.47rem}.vp-osun-explorer-panel{padding:28px 0 30px}.vp-osun-explorer-panel>h2{margin-bottom:20px;font-size:2.35rem}.vp-osun-zone-tabs{gap:6px;margin-bottom:24px}.vp-osun-zone-tab{min-height:38px;padding:0 13px;font-size:.62rem}.vp-osun-zone-detail{padding-left:18px}.vp-osun-zone-detail h3{font-size:2.25rem}.vp-osun-zone-summary{font-size:.86rem}.vp-osun-lga-block p{font-size:.72rem;line-height:1.6}.vp-osun-place-links{gap:6px;margin:17px 0 20px}.vp-osun-place-links a{min-height:29px;padding:0 10px;font-size:.61rem}}


/* v61.18.0 — safe universal article media embeds */
.vp-media-embed-shell{margin:2rem auto;max-width:100%;clear:both}.vp-media-frame{position:relative;width:100%;overflow:hidden;background:#090909;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(17,24,39,.05)}.vp-media-frame iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;background:#090909}.vp-media-frame--landscape{aspect-ratio:16/9}.vp-media-frame--vertical{aspect-ratio:9/16;max-width:420px;margin-inline:auto}.vp-media-frame--social{height:min(760px,115vw);min-height:520px;max-width:560px;margin-inline:auto;background:#fff}.vp-media-frame--social iframe{position:static;display:block;width:100%;height:100%;min-height:inherit}.vp-native-video{display:block;width:100%;max-height:76vh;border-radius:12px;background:#000}.vp-media-source{display:flex;justify-content:flex-end;margin-top:6px}.vp-media-source a{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.03em;color:var(--text-muted);text-decoration:none}.vp-media-source a:hover{color:var(--burgundy);text-decoration:underline}.vp-media-embed--tiktok{max-width:440px;margin-inline:auto}.vp-media-embed--instagram{max-width:580px;margin-inline:auto}.vp-media-embed--x{max-width:580px;margin-inline:auto}.vp-media-embed--x .twitter-tweet{margin-inline:auto!important}@media(max-width:640px){.vp-media-embed-shell{margin:1.4rem auto}.vp-media-frame{border-radius:9px}.vp-media-frame--social{height:680px;min-height:500px}.vp-media-source{justify-content:flex-start}}

/* v61.23.7 — restrained author identity */
.vp-author-profile-clean{grid-template-columns:112px minmax(0,1fr);align-items:start;padding:28px 0 24px;border-top:3px solid var(--vp-burgundy);margin-bottom:0}
.vp-author-profile-clean .vp-author-photo img,.vp-author-profile-clean .vp-author-photo>span{width:104px;height:104px}
.vp-author-profile-clean .vp-author-copy h1{font-size:clamp(2.45rem,5vw,4rem);margin:5px 0 10px}
.vp-author-role-line{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap}.vp-verified-author-badge.compact{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;font-size:.62rem;padding:2px 6px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-radius:999px;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-author-short-bio{max-width:760px!important;font-size:.96rem!important;line-height:1.62!important;color:var(--vp-muted)!important}.vp-author-actions-clean{margin-top:13px}.vp-author-actions-clean a{background:transparent!important;color:var(--vp-ink)!important}
.vp-author-focus-clean{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:18px;padding:18px 0 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-author-focus-clean>span{flex:0 0 auto;font:800 .6rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--vp-muted);padding-top:7px}.vp-author-focus-clean>div{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px}.vp-author-focus-clean>div>span{padding:6px 9px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);font-size:.7rem;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-author-page-clean .vp-author-stories{padding-top:32px}.vp-author-page-clean .vp-author-stories .vp-home-section-head{margin-bottom:18px}
@media(max-width:700px){.vp-author-profile-clean{display:grid;grid-template-columns:82px 1fr;gap:15px}.vp-author-profile-clean .vp-author-photo{margin-bottom:0}.vp-author-profile-clean .vp-author-photo img,.vp-author-profile-clean .vp-author-photo>span{width:78px;height:78px}.vp-author-profile-clean .vp-author-copy h1{font-size:2.2rem}.vp-author-focus-clean{display:block}.vp-author-focus-clean>span{display:block;margin-bottom:10px;padding-top:0}}

/* v61.23.8 — author page editorial refinement */
.vp-author-page-editorial{padding-top:22px;padding-bottom:84px}.vp-author-editorial-shell{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto}.vp-author-crumb{margin-bottom:22px}
.vp-author-profile-editorial{display:grid;grid-template-columns:126px minmax(0,1fr);gap:30px;padding:34px 0 30px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:0;margin:0}.vp-author-photo-editorial{width:126px;height:152px;border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--vp-paper);border:1px solid var(--vp-line);box-shadow:none}.vp-author-photo-editorial img,.vp-author-photo-editorial>span{width:100%!important;height:100%!important;object-fit:cover}.vp-author-photo-editorial>span{font-size:2.8rem;border-radius:0}
.vp-author-copy-editorial{min-width:0}.vp-author-eyebrow{display:block;margin:0 0 8px;font:800 .61rem/1 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-author-profile-editorial .vp-author-copy h1{margin:0 0 9px;font-size:clamp(2.7rem,5.3vw,4.45rem);line-height:.97;letter-spacing:-.035em}.vp-author-role-line-editorial{gap:8px}.vp-author-role-line-editorial .vp-author-role{font:750 .76rem/1.3 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.015em;color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-author-role-line-editorial .vp-verified-author-badge.compact{border:0;padding:0;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.61rem}.vp-author-role-line-editorial .vp-verified-author-mark{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:15px;height:15px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font-size:.55rem}
.vp-author-deck{max-width:790px!important;margin:16px 0 0!important;font-size:1rem!important;line-height:1.72!important;color:var(--vp-muted)!important}.vp-author-links-editorial{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0;margin-top:18px}.vp-author-links-editorial a{padding:0!important;border:0!important;border-radius:0!important;font:750 .68rem/1.2 var(--font-heading);color:var(--vp-ink)!important;text-decoration:none}.vp-author-links-editorial a+a:before{content:"·";display:inline-block;margin:0 10px;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-author-links-editorial a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.vp-author-focus-editorial{display:grid;grid-template-columns:126px minmax(0,1fr);gap:30px;align-items:start;padding:19px 0 22px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}.vp-author-focus-editorial h2{margin:4px 0 0;font:800 .61rem/1.2 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-muted)}.vp-author-beat-list{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px 0;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}.vp-author-beat-list li{font:650 .75rem/1.4 var(--font-heading);color:var(--vp-ink)}.vp-author-beat-list li:not(:last-child):after{content:"·";margin:0 9px;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-author-stories-editorial{padding-top:38px!important}.vp-author-section-heading{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--vp-ink);margin-bottom:24px}.vp-author-section-heading>div>span{display:block;margin-bottom:5px;font:800 .58rem/1 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-author-section-heading h2{margin:0;font:400 clamp(2rem,3.7vw,3rem)/1 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.022em}.vp-author-section-heading>p{margin:0 0 3px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.7rem}
.vp-author-lead-story{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(320px,.85fr);gap:30px;align-items:center;padding:0 0 30px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);margin-bottom:4px}.vp-author-lead-story.no-image{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,760px)}.vp-author-lead-image{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;background:var(--vp-paper)}.vp-author-lead-image img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.vp-author-story-kicker{display:block;margin-bottom:8px;font:800 .58rem/1.2 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}.vp-author-lead-copy h3{margin:0;font:400 clamp(1.85rem,3.1vw,2.75rem)/1.04 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.025em}.vp-author-lead-copy h3 a,.vp-author-story-copy h3 a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}.vp-author-lead-copy h3 a:hover,.vp-author-story-copy h3 a:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:3px}.vp-author-lead-copy p{margin:13px 0 14px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65}.vp-author-lead-copy small,.vp-author-story-copy small{font-size:.64rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-author-story-list-editorial{display:block}.vp-author-story-editorial{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 176px;gap:28px;align-items:start;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);color:inherit;text-decoration:none}.vp-author-story-editorial .vp-author-story-thumb{grid-column:2;grid-row:1;display:block;aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;background:var(--vp-paper)}.vp-author-story-editorial .vp-author-story-thumb img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.vp-author-story-editorial .vp-author-story-copy{grid-column:1;grid-row:1}.vp-author-story-copy h3{margin:0 0 8px;max-width:760px;font:400 clamp(1.35rem,2.3vw,1.85rem)/1.08 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.015em}.vp-author-story-copy p{max-width:720px;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.79rem;line-height:1.55}.vp-author-story-editorial:hover{background:transparent!important}.vp-author-pagination{margin-top:30px}
@media(max-width:820px){.vp-author-profile-editorial{grid-template-columns:104px minmax(0,1fr);gap:22px}.vp-author-photo-editorial{width:104px;height:126px}.vp-author-focus-editorial{grid-template-columns:104px minmax(0,1fr);gap:22px}.vp-author-lead-story{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}.vp-author-lead-copy{max-width:760px}}
@media(max-width:620px){.vp-author-page-editorial{padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:60px}.vp-author-crumb{margin-bottom:15px}.vp-author-profile-editorial{grid-template-columns:82px minmax(0,1fr);gap:15px;padding:24px 0 22px}.vp-author-photo-editorial{width:82px;height:100px}.vp-author-profile-editorial .vp-author-copy h1{font-size:2.22rem;line-height:1}.vp-author-eyebrow{font-size:.55rem}.vp-author-role-line-editorial{display:block}.vp-author-role-line-editorial .vp-verified-author-badge.compact{margin-top:5px}.vp-author-deck{grid-column:1/-1}.vp-author-links-editorial{grid-column:1/-1}.vp-author-focus-editorial{display:block;padding:15px 0 18px}.vp-author-focus-editorial h2{margin:0 0 9px}.vp-author-beat-list{gap:4px 0}.vp-author-beat-list li{font-size:.7rem}.vp-author-beat-list li:not(:last-child):after{margin:0 7px}.vp-author-stories-editorial{padding-top:30px!important}.vp-author-section-heading{display:block;margin-bottom:18px}.vp-author-section-heading>p{margin-top:8px}.vp-author-lead-story{padding-bottom:22px}.vp-author-lead-copy h3{font-size:1.85rem}.vp-author-story-editorial{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 104px;gap:14px;padding:18px 0}.vp-author-story-copy h3{font-size:1.28rem}.vp-author-story-copy p{display:none}.vp-author-story-editorial .vp-author-story-thumb{width:104px}.vp-author-story-kicker{font-size:.54rem;margin-bottom:6px}}

/* v61.23.9 — author page proportion + archive correction */
.vp-author-editorial-shell{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto}
.vp-author-profile-v239{display:grid;grid-template-columns:156px minmax(0,1fr);grid-template-rows:auto auto;column-gap:30px;row-gap:0;align-items:start;padding:30px 0 28px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:0;margin:0}
.vp-author-photo-v239{grid-column:1;grid-row:1 / span 2;width:156px;height:156px;border:0;border-radius:3px!important;overflow:hidden;background:var(--vp-paper-2)}
.vp-author-photo-v239 img,.vp-author-photo-v239>span{display:block;width:100%!important;height:100%!important;border-radius:3px!important;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 42%;background:var(--vp-paper-2)}
.vp-author-photo-v239>span{display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font:400 3rem var(--font-serif)}
.vp-author-identity-v239{grid-column:2;grid-row:1;min-width:0;padding-top:2px}
.vp-author-identity-v239 h1{margin:0 0 10px;font:400 clamp(2.6rem,4.7vw,3.85rem)/.98 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-author-role-v239{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px}
.vp-author-role-v239 .vp-author-role{font:700 .76rem/1.35 var(--font-heading);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-author-role-v239 .vp-verified-author-badge.compact{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;margin:0;border:0;padding:0;color:var(--vp-muted);font:650 .62rem/1.2 var(--font-heading);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0}
.vp-author-role-v239 .vp-verified-author-mark{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:15px;height:15px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font-size:.54rem}
.vp-author-profile-body-v239{grid-column:2;grid-row:2;min-width:0}
.vp-author-profile-body-v239 .vp-author-deck{max-width:760px!important;margin:16px 0 0!important;font-size:.96rem!important;line-height:1.62!important;color:var(--vp-muted)!important}
.vp-author-profile-body-v239 .vp-author-links-editorial{margin-top:16px}
.vp-author-focus-editorial{grid-template-columns:156px minmax(0,1fr);gap:30px;padding:17px 0 20px}
.vp-author-focus-editorial h2{margin:3px 0 0}
.vp-author-stories-v239{padding-top:34px!important}
.vp-author-section-heading-v239{display:block;padding-bottom:13px;margin-bottom:0;border-bottom:2px solid var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-author-section-heading-v239 h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,2.7rem)}
.vp-author-story-list-v239{border-top:0}
.vp-author-story-v239{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 190px;gap:28px;align-items:start;padding:23px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);background:transparent!important}
.vp-author-story-v239.no-image{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
.vp-author-story-v239 .vp-author-story-copy{grid-column:1;grid-row:1;min-width:0}
.vp-author-story-v239 .vp-author-story-thumb{grid-column:2;grid-row:1;display:block;width:190px;aspect-ratio:3/2;overflow:hidden;background:var(--vp-paper-2)}
.vp-author-story-v239 .vp-author-story-thumb img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:0!important;object-fit:cover}
.vp-author-story-v239 .vp-author-story-copy h3{max-width:720px;margin:0 0 8px;font:400 clamp(1.35rem,2.15vw,1.72rem)/1.09 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.014em}
.vp-author-story-v239:first-child .vp-author-story-copy h3{font-size:clamp(1.55rem,2.45vw,1.95rem)}
.vp-author-story-v239 .vp-author-story-copy p{max-width:680px;margin:0 0 9px;font-size:.79rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-author-story-v239 .vp-author-story-kicker{margin-bottom:6px;font-size:.55rem}
.vp-author-story-v239 .vp-author-story-copy small{font-size:.63rem}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .vp-author-profile-v239{grid-template-columns:128px minmax(0,1fr);column-gap:24px}
  .vp-author-photo-v239{width:128px;height:128px}
  .vp-author-focus-editorial{grid-template-columns:128px minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px}
  .vp-author-story-v239{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 150px;gap:22px}
  .vp-author-story-v239 .vp-author-story-thumb{width:150px}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .vp-author-page-editorial{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:54px}
  .vp-author-editorial-shell{max-width:none}
  .vp-author-crumb{margin-bottom:12px}
  .vp-author-profile-v239{grid-template-columns:92px minmax(0,1fr);grid-template-rows:auto auto;column-gap:16px;padding:22px 0 20px}
  .vp-author-photo-v239{grid-column:1;grid-row:1;width:92px;height:92px}
  .vp-author-identity-v239{grid-column:2;grid-row:1;align-self:center;padding-top:0}
  .vp-author-identity-v239 h1{margin-bottom:8px;font-size:2rem;line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.025em}
  .vp-author-role-v239{display:block}
  .vp-author-role-v239 .vp-author-role{display:block;font-size:.69rem;line-height:1.35}
  .vp-author-role-v239 .vp-verified-author-badge.compact{display:inline-flex;margin-top:5px;font-size:.58rem}
  .vp-author-profile-body-v239{grid-column:1 / -1;grid-row:2;padding-top:15px}
  .vp-author-profile-body-v239 .vp-author-deck{margin:0!important;font-size:.9rem!important;line-height:1.58!important}
  .vp-author-profile-body-v239 .vp-author-links-editorial{margin-top:13px}
  .vp-author-focus-editorial{display:block;padding:14px 0 17px}
  .vp-author-focus-editorial h2{margin:0 0 8px}
  .vp-author-beat-list li{font-size:.68rem}
  .vp-author-stories-v239{padding-top:27px!important}
  .vp-author-section-heading-v239{padding-bottom:12px}
  .vp-author-section-heading-v239 h2{font-size:2rem}
  .vp-author-story-v239{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 96px;gap:13px;padding:17px 0}
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  .vp-author-story-v239 .vp-author-story-copy small{font-size:.59rem}
}
@media(max-width:390px){
  .vp-author-profile-v239{grid-template-columns:80px minmax(0,1fr);column-gap:13px}
  .vp-author-photo-v239{width:80px;height:80px}
  .vp-author-identity-v239 h1{font-size:1.78rem}
  .vp-author-role-v239 .vp-author-role{font-size:.64rem}
  .vp-author-story-v239{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 86px;gap:11px}
  .vp-author-story-v239 .vp-author-story-thumb{width:86px}
  .vp-author-story-v239 .vp-author-story-copy h3,.vp-author-story-v239:first-child .vp-author-story-copy h3{font-size:1.08rem}
}



/* =====================================================
   v61.23.10 — Author profile clarity + compact archive
   Premium newsroom profile, compact archive, mobile-first balance
   ===================================================== */
.vp-author-page-v2310{padding:18px 0 72px;background:var(--vp-paper)}
.vp-author-shell-v2310{max-width:1040px;margin:0 auto}
.vp-author-crumb-v2310{margin:0 0 22px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}

/* Identity card */
.vp-author-hero-v2310{display:grid;grid-template-columns:174px minmax(0,1fr);grid-template-rows:auto auto;column-gap:34px;row-gap:0;align-items:start;padding:30px;background:var(--vp-paper-2);border:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-top:4px solid var(--vp-burgundy);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 16px 42px rgba(28,24,21,.045)}
.vp-author-photo-v2310{grid-column:1;grid-row:1/3;width:174px;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--vp-paper);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(28,24,21,.08)}
.vp-author-photo-v2310 img,.vp-author-photo-v2310>span{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 32%;border-radius:10px!important}
.vp-author-photo-v2310>span{display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font:400 3rem var(--font-serif)}
.vp-author-intro-v2310{grid-column:2;grid-row:1;min-width:0;padding-top:2px}
.vp-author-eyebrow-v2310{margin:0 0 9px;color:var(--vp-burgundy);font:800 .62rem/1.2 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.vp-author-intro-v2310 h1{max-width:760px;margin:0;font:400 clamp(2.7rem,5.1vw,4.25rem)/.96 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-author-role-row-v2310{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px 12px;margin-top:12px}
.vp-author-role-v2310{font:750 .82rem/1.25 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.002em;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-author-verified-v2310{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;color:var(--vp-muted);font:650 .66rem/1.2 var(--font-heading)}
.vp-author-verified-v2310>span{display:grid;place-items:center;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--vp-burgundy);color:#fff;font-size:.58rem;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(122,29,35,.08)}
.vp-author-body-v2310{grid-column:2;grid-row:2;min-width:0;padding-top:17px}
.vp-author-bio-v2310{max-width:740px;margin:0;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.67}
.vp-author-links-v2310{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:18px}
.vp-author-links-v2310 a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:34px;padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-radius:999px;background:var(--vp-paper);color:var(--vp-ink);font:700 .68rem/1.2 var(--font-heading);text-decoration:none;transition:border-color .18s ease,color .18s ease,background .18s ease}
.vp-author-links-v2310 a:after{content:'↗';margin-left:6px;font-size:.62rem;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-author-links-v2310 a:hover{border-color:var(--vp-burgundy);background:#fff;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}

/* Coverage sits as a quiet editorial descriptor, not a dashboard */
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.vp-author-coverage-v2310 strong{padding-top:2px;font:800 .61rem/1.25 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-author-coverage-v2310>div{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px 9px;font:650 .72rem/1.55 var(--font-heading);color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-author-coverage-v2310 i{font-style:normal;color:var(--vp-muted)}

/* Reporting archive */
.vp-author-reporting-v2310{padding-top:38px}
.vp-author-reporting-head-v2310{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;padding-bottom:13px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-author-kicker-v2310{margin:0 0 5px;color:var(--vp-burgundy);font:800 .61rem/1.2 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
.vp-author-reporting-head-v2310 h2{margin:0;font:400 clamp(2rem,3.5vw,2.75rem)/1 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.025em;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-author-reporting-head-v2310>span{padding-bottom:4px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.69rem;white-space:nowrap}
.vp-author-list-v2310{display:block}
.vp-author-item-v2310{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 164px;gap:28px;align-items:center;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-author-item-v2310.no-image{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
.vp-author-item-copy-v2310{min-width:0}
.vp-author-item-meta-v2310{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-bottom:6px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.63rem}
.vp-author-item-meta-v2310 span{color:var(--vp-burgundy);font:800 .57rem/1.2 var(--font-heading);letter-spacing:.075em;text-transform:uppercase}
.vp-author-item-copy-v2310 h3{max-width:720px;margin:0;font:400 clamp(1.25rem,2vw,1.62rem)/1.12 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.012em}
.vp-author-item-copy-v2310 h3 a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.vp-author-item-copy-v2310 h3 a:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:3px}
.vp-author-item-copy-v2310 p{max-width:690px;margin:7px 0 0;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.52}
.vp-author-item-copy-v2310 small{display:block;margin-top:7px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.6rem}
.vp-author-item-thumb-v2310{display:block;width:164px;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;border-radius:4px;background:var(--vp-paper-2)}
.vp-author-item-thumb-v2310 img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px!important;transition:transform .22s ease}
.vp-author-item-v2310:hover .vp-author-item-thumb-v2310 img{transform:scale(1.018)}

@media(max-width:760px){
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  .vp-author-shell-v2310{max-width:none}
  .vp-author-crumb-v2310{margin-bottom:12px;padding-bottom:11px}
  .vp-author-hero-v2310{grid-template-columns:92px minmax(0,1fr);grid-template-rows:auto auto;column-gap:15px;padding:18px;border-radius:12px;border-top-width:3px}
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  .vp-author-intro-v2310{grid-column:2;grid-row:1;padding-top:0;align-self:center}
  .vp-author-eyebrow-v2310{margin-bottom:6px;font-size:.53rem;letter-spacing:.1em}
  .vp-author-intro-v2310 h1{font-size:clamp(1.75rem,7.4vw,2.25rem);line-height:.99;letter-spacing:-.032em}
  .vp-author-role-row-v2310{display:block;margin-top:8px}
  .vp-author-role-v2310{display:block;font-size:.66rem;line-height:1.3}
  .vp-author-verified-v2310{margin-top:6px;font-size:.56rem}
  .vp-author-verified-v2310>span{width:16px;height:16px}
  .vp-author-body-v2310{grid-column:1/-1;grid-row:2;padding-top:16px}
  .vp-author-bio-v2310{font-size:.91rem;line-height:1.58}
  .vp-author-links-v2310{margin-top:14px;gap:7px}
  .vp-author-links-v2310 a{min-height:32px;padding:6px 10px;font-size:.63rem}
  .vp-author-coverage-v2310{display:block;margin-top:10px;padding:14px 15px;border-radius:9px}
  .vp-author-coverage-v2310 strong{display:block;margin-bottom:7px}
  .vp-author-coverage-v2310>div{font-size:.66rem;gap:3px 7px;line-height:1.5}
  .vp-author-reporting-v2310{padding-top:27px}
  .vp-author-reporting-head-v2310{align-items:start;padding-bottom:10px}
  .vp-author-reporting-head-v2310 h2{font-size:1.82rem;line-height:1.02}
  .vp-author-reporting-head-v2310>span{display:none}
  .vp-author-item-v2310{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 96px;gap:13px;align-items:start;padding:16px 0}
  .vp-author-item-thumb-v2310{width:96px;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:3px}
  .vp-author-item-meta-v2310{display:block;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:.56rem}
  .vp-author-item-meta-v2310 time{margin-left:7px}
  .vp-author-item-copy-v2310 h3{font-size:1.07rem;line-height:1.12}
  .vp-author-item-copy-v2310 p{display:none}
  .vp-author-item-copy-v2310 small{margin-top:6px;font-size:.55rem}
}
@media(max-width:390px){
  .vp-author-hero-v2310{grid-template-columns:82px minmax(0,1fr);column-gap:13px;padding:16px 14px}
  .vp-author-photo-v2310{width:82px}
  .vp-author-intro-v2310 h1{font-size:1.68rem}
  .vp-author-role-v2310{font-size:.61rem}
  .vp-author-item-v2310{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 84px;gap:11px}
  .vp-author-item-thumb-v2310{width:84px}
  .vp-author-item-copy-v2310 h3{font-size:1.01rem}
}



/* ===== verita-home-clean.css ===== */
/* ============================================================
   VERITA POST v61.22.9 — Homepage Editorial Cleanup
   Route-scoped refinements only. Keeps the homepage newsroom-led,
   compact and easy to scan while AdSense site review is active.
   ============================================================ */

.vp-route-home .vp-front-page{padding-bottom:18px}
.vp-route-home .vp-front-grid{margin-bottom:0}
.vp-route-home .vp-newsroom-shortcuts-clean{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));margin-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-route-home .vp-newsroom-shortcuts-clean>a{min-height:72px;padding:14px 16px;border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-bottom:0}
.vp-route-home .vp-newsroom-shortcuts-clean>a:nth-child(4){border-right:0!important}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-desk{padding:42px 0 38px;border-top:0}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-desk-grid{gap:28px}
.vp-route-home .vp-desk-osun-lead>img{height:255px}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-section-head{margin-bottom:18px}

/* Personality publication entry. Deliberately quiet and editorial rather
   than a second hero. It only renders when a complete live destination is set. */
.vp-personality-spotlight{padding:4px 0 36px}
.vp-personality-spotlight-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(260px,.78fr) minmax(0,1.22fr);min-height:260px;border-top:4px solid var(--vp-burgundy);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);background:var(--vp-paper-2);color:var(--vp-ink);text-decoration:none;overflow:hidden}
.vp-personality-spotlight-media{margin:0;min-width:0;background:#e9e0d5}
.vp-personality-spotlight-media img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;min-height:260px;object-fit:cover;object-position:center}
.vp-personality-spotlight-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;min-width:0;padding:30px 36px}
.vp-personality-spotlight-kicker{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:12px}
.vp-personality-spotlight-kicker span{font:800 .66rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-personality-spotlight-kicker b{padding:4px 7px;border:1px solid var(--vp-line);font:700 .55rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--vp-muted);background:var(--vp-paper)}
.vp-personality-spotlight-copy h2{margin:0;max-width:760px;font:400 clamp(2rem,4vw,3.65rem)/.98 var(--font-serif);letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--vp-ink)}
.vp-personality-spotlight-copy p{max-width:700px;margin:14px 0 18px;font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.58;color:var(--vp-muted)}
.vp-personality-spotlight-copy>strong{font:800 .69rem var(--font-heading);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--vp-burgundy)}
.vp-personality-spotlight-card:hover .vp-personality-spotlight-copy>strong{color:var(--vp-ink)}

.vp-route-home .vp-home-trending{padding:28px 0;background:var(--vp-paper-2)}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-trending-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-trend-item{padding:14px 12px}

.vp-route-home .vp-home-section-directory{padding:44px 0 42px}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-section-matrix{gap:28px 36px}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-section-card{padding-top:10px}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-section-lead{grid-template-columns:145px minmax(0,1fr);gap:14px;padding:14px 0}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-section-lead img{height:108px}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-section-lead h3{font-size:1.28rem;margin:4px 0 7px}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-section-support a{padding:11px 0}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-single-ad{max-width:970px;margin:30px auto 0;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-single-ad .ad-slot{margin:0}

.vp-route-home .vp-home-audience-actions{padding:8px 0 34px;border-top:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-audience-actions .vp-reader-growth-card{margin:0;padding:22px 0!important}
.vp-route-home .vp-home-audience-actions .tip-line-cta{margin-top:12px!important}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .vp-route-home .vp-newsroom-shortcuts-clean{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .vp-route-home .vp-newsroom-shortcuts-clean>a{border-right:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;border-bottom:0}
  .vp-route-home .vp-newsroom-shortcuts-clean>a:nth-child(even){border-right:0!important}
  .vp-route-home .vp-newsroom-shortcuts-clean>a:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-trending-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-trend-item:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-trend-item:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line)}
  .vp-personality-spotlight-card{grid-template-columns:minmax(230px,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr)}
  .vp-personality-spotlight-copy{padding:26px 28px}
}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .vp-route-home .vp-front-page{padding-bottom:8px}
  .vp-route-home .vp-newsroom-shortcuts-clean{margin-top:16px}
  .vp-route-home .vp-newsroom-shortcuts-clean>a{min-height:63px;padding:11px 10px}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-desk{padding:30px 0}
  .vp-route-home .vp-desk-osun-lead>img{height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/9}
  .vp-personality-spotlight{padding:0 0 28px}
  .vp-personality-spotlight-card{display:block;min-height:0;border-top-width:3px}
  .vp-personality-spotlight-media img{min-height:0;aspect-ratio:16/10;height:auto}
  .vp-personality-spotlight-copy{padding:20px 18px 22px}
  .vp-personality-spotlight-copy h2{font-size:2.15rem}
  .vp-personality-spotlight-copy p{margin:10px 0 15px;font-size:.88rem}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-trending{padding:24px 0}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-trending-grid{display:block}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-trend-item{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vp-line);padding:11px 0}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-trend-item:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-section-directory{padding:34px 0}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-section-matrix{gap:28px}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-section-lead{grid-template-columns:112px minmax(0,1fr)}
  .vp-route-home .vp-home-section-lead img{height:88px}
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  .vp-route-home .vp-home-audience-actions{padding-bottom:24px}
}

@media(max-width:430px){
  .vp-route-home .vp-newsroom-shortcuts-clean small{display:none}
  .vp-personality-spotlight-copy h2{font-size:1.95rem}
  .vp-personality-spotlight-kicker{align-items:flex-start}
}


/* ===== verita-article-polish.css ===== */
/* VERITA POST v61.11.0 — article header polish and acquisition cleanup */

/* The publication details should read as deliberate metadata, not text pinned to a border. */
.vp-route-article .article-trust-strip{
  max-width:880px!important;
  display:flex!important;
  align-items:center!important;
  flex-wrap:wrap!important;
  gap:16px 44px!important;
  margin:26px 0 0!important;
  padding:18px 22px 19px!important;
  border:1px solid var(--vp-line)!important;
  border-top:3px solid var(--vp-ink)!important;
  background:var(--vp-paper-warm)!important;
}
.vp-route-article .article-trust-strip>div{padding:0!important;min-width:145px}
.vp-route-article .article-trust-strip span{margin-bottom:6px!important;line-height:1.2!important;color:var(--vp-muted)!important}
.vp-route-article .article-trust-strip strong{font-size:.79rem!important;line-height:1.42!important;color:var(--vp-ink)!important}

/* Make the reporter identity part of the article header instead of a floating rounded card. */
.vp-route-article .vp-article-byline-row{
  max-width:880px!important;
  display:flex!important;
  align-items:center!important;
  justify-content:space-between!important;
  gap:18px 28px!important;
  margin:22px 0 30px!important;
  padding:18px 0 0!important;
  border:0!important;
}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-byline-row .author-card{
  min-width:0!important;
  padding:0!important;
  border:0!important;
  border-radius:0!important;
  background:transparent!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-byline-row .author-avatar,
.vp-route-article .vp-article-byline-row .comment-avatar-placeholder{width:48px!important;height:48px!important;flex:0 0 48px!important}
.vp-route-article .vp-author-byline-note{margin-top:3px;color:var(--vp-muted);font-size:.68rem}
.vp-route-article .vp-byline-actions{display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;justify-content:flex-end!important;gap:10px!important;flex-wrap:wrap!important}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-wa-follow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:7px;
  min-height:42px;padding:0 14px;border:1px solid #1f7a4d;border-radius:999px;
  background:transparent;color:#17613e;text-decoration:none;
  font:750 .68rem var(--font-heading);white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background .16s ease,color .16s ease,border-color .16s ease;
}
.vp-route-article .vp-article-wa-follow:hover{background:#17613e;color:#fff;border-color:#17613e}
.vp-route-article .share-bar{display:flex!important;gap:8px!important}
.vp-route-article .share-btn,.vp-route-article .bookmark-btn{width:42px!important;height:42px!important;border-color:var(--vp-line)!important;background:transparent!important}
.vp-route-article .share-btn:hover,.vp-route-article .bookmark-btn:hover{border-color:var(--vp-burgundy)!important;color:var(--vp-burgundy)!important}

/* Retired hot-match markup must never reappear from cached/legacy fragments. */
.vhm-widget,.vhm-shell,[data-vhm-widget]{display:none!important}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .vp-route-article .article-trust-strip{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important;gap:17px 18px!important;padding:17px 16px 18px!important}
  .vp-route-article .article-trust-strip>div{min-width:0}
  .vp-route-article .vp-article-byline-row{align-items:flex-start!important;margin-top:19px!important}
  .vp-route-article .vp-byline-actions{width:100%!important;justify-content:flex-start!important;padding-top:2px}
  .vp-route-article .vp-article-wa-follow{min-height:40px;padding:0 12px}
  .vp-route-article .share-btn,.vp-route-article .bookmark-btn{width:40px!important;height:40px!important}
}
@media(max-width:430px){
  .vp-route-article .article-trust-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
  .vp-route-article .vp-article-wa-follow{width:100%;border-radius:8px}
  .vp-route-article .share-bar{flex:1}
}