/* Aussie Insight News – Gradient Modern CSS Theme */

/* 1. Root Variables for Brand Colors, Gradients, Fonts */
:root {
  --color-primary: #184B7A;
  --color-secondary: #2E8D57;
  --color-accent: #F4F7FB;
  --color-dark: #1a2233;
  --color-light: #ffffff;
  --color-grey: #e5eaf1;
  --color-muted: #6b7a90;
  --color-gradient-1: linear-gradient(90deg, #184B7A 0%, #1d5c70 100%);
  --color-gradient-2: linear-gradient(90deg, #2E8D57 0%, #184B7A 100%);
  --color-gradient-bg: linear-gradient(120deg, #184B7A 0%, #2E8D57 100%);
  --color-gradient-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #F4F7FB 0%, #e5eaf1 100%);
  --font-display: 'Montserrat', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px 0 rgba(24,75,122,0.10);
  --shadow-hover: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(46,141,87,0.14);
  --radius: 18px;
  --transition: 0.25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --z-cookie: 10000;
  --z-mobile-menu: 9999;
}

/* 2. Reset & Base Styles */
html {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
*, *:before, *:after {
  box-sizing: inherit;
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  background: var(--color-gradient-accent);
  min-height: 100vh;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
a:hover, a:focus {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* 3. Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
h1 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.subheadline {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* 4. Layout Containers */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.content-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0;
}

/* 5. Section Spacing & Patterns */
section {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  background: var(--color-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
}
section:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.card-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}
.card {
  background: var(--color-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
}
.content-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.text-image-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.testimonial-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.01);
}
.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
}

/* 6. Header & Navigation */
header {
  background: var(--color-gradient-1);
  color: var(--color-light);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px 0 rgba(24,75,122,0.08);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
}
header .container {
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 18px;
  min-height: 72px;
  gap: 0;
}
.logo img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.main-nav a {
  color: var(--color-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.main-nav a:hover, .main-nav a:focus {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
.cta-btn {
  background: var(--color-gradient-2);
  color: var(--color-light) !important;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-left: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px 0 rgba(46,141,87,0.10);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.cta-btn:hover, .cta-btn:focus {
  background: var(--color-gradient-1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px 0 rgba(24,75,122,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
}

/* 7. Mobile Navigation */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-light);
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-left: 18px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  z-index: var(--z-mobile-menu);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
.mobile-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--color-gradient-bg);
  z-index: var(--z-mobile-menu);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), opacity 0.25s;
}
.mobile-menu.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.mobile-menu-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-light);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin: 24px 24px 0 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu-close:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
.mobile-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 40px 0 0 40px;
}
.mobile-nav a {
  color: var(--color-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.mobile-nav a:hover, .mobile-nav a:focus {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}

/* 8. Hero & Feature Grids */
.feature-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.feature-grid > div {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 22px 18px 18px 18px;
  flex: 1 1 260px;
  min-width: 220px;
  max-width: 340px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.feature-grid > div:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}
.feature-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* 9. Category Cards */
.category-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.category-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-gradient-2);
  color: var(--color-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  min-width: 120px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.category-card:hover, .category-card:focus {
  background: var(--color-gradient-1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
  color: var(--color-light);
}
.category-icon {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* 10. Benefits List, FAQ, Next Steps */
.benefits-list, .next-steps-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.benefits-list li:before, .next-steps-list li:before {
  content: '✔';
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.privacy-note a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* 11. Testimonial Slider & Cards */
.testimonial-slider {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.testimonial-card img {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-right: 10px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.testimonial-meta {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 12. Sidebar (News Page) */
.sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-left: 40px;
  min-width: 240px;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.sidebar-block {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sidebar-block h4 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.sidebar-block ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.sidebar-block ul li a {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.sidebar-block ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* 13. News/Opinion/Featured Lists */
.news-list, .opinion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 18px 0 24px 0;
}
.news-list article, .opinion-list article {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.news-list article:hover, .opinion-list article:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.01);
}
.news-list h3, .opinion-list h3 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.news-list h3 a, .opinion-list h3 a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.news-list h3 a:hover, .opinion-list h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.featured-story, .featured-columnist {
  background: var(--color-gradient-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  margin: 18px 0 24px 0;
}

.filters {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.filters a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.filters a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.pagination a {
  background: var(--color-gradient-2);
  color: var(--color-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.pagination a:hover {
  background: var(--color-gradient-1);
  color: var(--color-light);
}
.pagination span {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* 14. Image Gallery */
.image-gallery {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.image-gallery > div {
  flex: 1 1 220px;
  min-width: 180px;
  max-width: 340px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 12px 10px 10px 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.caption {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* 15. Pricing Table (Subscribe) */
.pricing-table {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 18px 0 24px 0;
}
.pricing-table > div {
  background: var(--color-gradient-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  flex: 1 1 180px;
  min-width: 160px;
  max-width: 260px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.pricing-table > div:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
}

/* 16. Columnist Profiles */
.columnist-profiles {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.columnist-profile {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 20px 16px;
  flex: 1 1 220px;
  min-width: 180px;
  max-width: 320px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.columnist-profile img {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.columnist-profile h3 {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.columnist-profile p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.columnist-profile .social-links a {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.columnist-profile .social-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* 17. Social Links & Share Buttons */
.social-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.social-links a {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.social-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.social-share-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.social-share-buttons a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.social-share-buttons a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* 18. Footer */
footer {
  background: var(--color-gradient-1);
  color: var(--color-light);
  padding: 36px 0 24px 0;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 16px 0 rgba(24,75,122,0.08);
}
footer .container {
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}
footer .logo img {
  height: 38px;
}
.footer-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 22px;
  margin: 10px 0;
}
.footer-menu a {
  color: var(--color-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
footer .contact-info {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 8px 0;
}
footer .contact-info a {
  color: var(--color-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* 19. Forms & Inputs */
input[type="text"], input[type="email"], textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
input[type="text"]:focus, input[type="email"]:focus, textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(46,141,87,0.10);
  outline: none;
}
.search-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 18px 0 0 0;
}
.search-bar input {
  max-width: 320px;
}

/* 20. Map Placeholder */
.map-placeholder {
  background: var(--color-gradient-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 14px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-top: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* 21. Cookie Consent Banner & Modal */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-cookie);
  background: var(--color-gradient-1);
  color: var(--color-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 24px 0 rgba(24,75,122,0.12);
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
  gap: 24px;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--transition), transform 0.3s var(--transition);
}
.cookie-banner.hide {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(100%);
}
.cookie-banner .cookie-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-light);
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  margin-right: 18px;
}
.cookie-banner .cookie-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 14px;
}
.cookie-btn {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(24,75,122,0.10);
}
.cookie-btn.accept {
  background: var(--color-gradient-2);
  color: var(--color-light);
}
.cookie-btn.accept:hover {
  background: var(--color-gradient-1);
}
.cookie-btn.reject {
  background: var(--color-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
.cookie-btn.reject:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.cookie-btn.settings {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light);
}
.cookie-btn.settings:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-light);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* Cookie Modal */
.cookie-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(24,75,122,0.45);
  z-index: calc(var(--z-cookie) + 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--transition);
}
.cookie-modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.cookie-modal {
  background: var(--color-light);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 48px 0 rgba(24,75,122,0.18);
  padding: 36px 28px 28px 28px;
  min-width: 320px;
  max-width: 95vw;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  animation: cookieModalIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
@keyframes cookieModalIn {
  0% { transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.98); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.cookie-modal h2 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cookie-modal .cookie-category {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cookie-modal .cookie-category label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.cookie-modal .cookie-toggle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--color-grey);
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  margin-left: 8px;
}
.cookie-modal .cookie-toggle input {
  display: none;
}
.cookie-modal .cookie-toggle .slider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px; left: 2px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-muted);
  transition: left var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.cookie-modal .cookie-toggle input:checked + .slider {
  left: 18px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
}
.cookie-modal .cookie-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.cookie-modal .cookie-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.cookie-modal .cookie-close:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* 22. Responsive Design (Mobile-First) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 98vw;
    padding: 0 8px;
  }
  .sidebar {
    min-width: 180px;
    margin-left: 18px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .feature-grid, .category-cards, .image-gallery, .pricing-table, .columnist-profiles, .testimonial-slider {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .sidebar {
    min-width: 100px;
    margin-left: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .container {
    max-width: 100vw;
    padding: 0 4vw;
  }
  section {
    padding: 28px 6vw;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
  }
  .feature-grid, .category-cards, .image-gallery, .pricing-table, .columnist-profiles, .testimonial-slider {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .sidebar {
    display: none;
  }
  .text-image-section {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .footer-menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .cookie-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 10px;
  }
  .cookie-banner .cookie-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  h2 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .logo img, footer .logo img {
    height: 32px;
  }
  .testimonial-card img, .columnist-profile img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .cookie-modal {
    padding: 18px 8px 14px 8px;
    min-width: 90vw;
  }
}

/* 23. Utility Classes */
.hide {
  display: none !important;
}

/* 24. Accessibility Focus States */
a:focus, button:focus, .cta-btn:focus, .cookie-btn:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* 25. Prevent Overlapping & Ensure Spacing */
section, .card, .feature-grid > div, .category-card, .testimonial-card, .sidebar-block, .image-gallery > div, .pricing-table > div, .columnist-profile {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* 26. Prevent Absolute Positioning for Content */
/* Only decorative elements (none in this markup) may use absolute positioning. */

/* 27. Miscellaneous */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* END OF CSS */