/* 
 * Updateza Custom Styles
 * Premium news & blog styling wrapped in .updateza namespace
 */

:root {
    --primary-color: #2563eb;
    --primary-hover: #1d4ed8;
    --bg-dark: #070f1e;
    --bg-dark-secondary: #0c1b33;
    --text-dark: #1f2937;
    --text-muted: #6b7280;
    --text-light: #f3f4f6;
    --border-color: #e5e7eb;
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Parent Class Scope */
.updateza {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.updateza *, 
.updateza *::before, 
.updateza *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.updateza a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.updateza h1, 
.updateza h2, 
.updateza h3, 
.updateza h4, 
.updateza h5, 
.updateza h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-top: 0;
    color: #0f172a;
}

/* Layout Container */
.updateza .container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 15px;
}

/* Category Badge System */
.updateza .category-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #fff;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.updateza .category-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    opacity: 0.95;
    color: #fff;
}
.updateza .category-badge.cat-us-news,
.updateza .category-badge.cat-usnews { background-color: #ef4444; }
.updateza .category-badge.cat-technology { background-color: #06b6d4; }
.updateza .category-badge.cat-business { background-color: #3b82f6; }
.updateza .category-badge.cat-world { background-color: #f59e0b; }
.updateza .category-badge.cat-entertainment { background-color: #a855f7; }
.updateza .category-badge.cat-sports { background-color: #10b981; }
.updateza .category-badge.cat-lifestyle { background-color: #ec4899; }
.updateza .category-badge.cat-ai { background-color: #8b5cf6; }

/* Breadcrumbs System */
.updateza-breadcrumbs {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #777;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px;
    font-family: inherit;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.updateza-breadcrumbs a {
    color: #222;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.updateza-breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.updateza-breadcrumbs .breadcrumb-separator {
    color: #999;
    font-size: 11px;
    margin: 0 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    user-select: none;
}
.updateza-breadcrumbs .breadcrumb-current {
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 400;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
    max-width: 480px;
}

/* Pagination Styling */
.updateza .pagination {
    margin: 40px 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.updateza .pagination .screen-reader-text {
    border: 0;
    clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
    clip-path: inset(50%);
    height: 1px;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    word-wrap: normal !important;
}
.updateza .pagination .nav-links {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.updateza .pagination .page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 14px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4a5568;
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
.updateza .pagination a.page-numbers:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    border-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15);
}
.updateza .pagination .page-numbers.current {
    color: #fff;
    background-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    border-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.2);
}
.updateza .pagination .page-numbers.dots {
    border-color: transparent;
    background-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #a0aec0;
    cursor: default;
}

/* 1. Top Utility Bar */
.updateza .top-bar {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.updateza .top-bar-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}
.updateza .top-bar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.updateza .top-bar-left i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}
.updateza .top-separator {
    color: var(--border-color);
}
.updateza .top-bar-center {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 45%;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.updateza .breaking-label {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-right: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.updateza .breaking-news-ticker {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}
.updateza .ticker-wrapper {
    display: inline-block;
    padding-left: 100%;
    animation: ticker 25s linear infinite;
}
.updateza .ticker-item {
    display: inline-block;
    padding-right: 30px;
    color: #1f2937;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.updateza .ticker-item:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}
@keyframes ticker {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-100%, 0, 0); }
}
.updateza .top-bar-right .social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}
.updateza .top-bar-right .social-icons a {
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: 13px;
}
.updateza .top-bar-right .social-icons a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.updateza .main-header {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 15px 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 101;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.updateza .header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}
.updateza .logo-link {
    display: inline-block;
}
.updateza .logo-text-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.updateza .logo-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}
.updateza .logo-text .site-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 0;
    color: #0f172a;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.updateza .logo-text .site-tagline {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 4px 0 0 0;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.updateza .header-ad-banner {
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
}
.updateza .ad-banner-inner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e293b);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.updateza .ad-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}
.updateza .ad-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}
.updateza .ad-highlight {
    color: #3b82f6;
}
.updateza .ad-btn {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.updateza .ad-btn:hover {
    background-color: #3b82f6;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

/* 3. Navigation Bar */
.updateza .navigation-bar {
    background-color: #0b1c3f;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 99;
}
.updateza .nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 52px;
}
.updateza .home-nav-btn {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    font-size: 18px;
}
.updateza .home-nav-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
}
.updateza .main-navigation-menu-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    margin-left: 20px;
}
.updateza .main-menu {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
}
.updateza .main-menu li a {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: block;
    line-height: 52px;
}
.updateza .main-menu li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}
.updateza .header-search-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.updateza .search-trigger-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.updateza .search-trigger-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.updateza .header-search-form-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 52px;
    width: 300px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: none;
    z-index: 110;
}
.updateza .header-search-form-dropdown.active {
    display: block;
}
.updateza .search-form {
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
}
.updateza .search-form label {
    flex: 1;
}
.updateza .search-field {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 40px 10px 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
}
.updateza .search-submit {
    position: absolute;
    right: 5px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.updateza .search-submit:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}
.updateza .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px;
}

/* 4. Hero Section Grid */
.updateza .hero-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
}
.updateza .hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
    gap: 24px;
}
.updateza .hero-left {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 500px;
}
.updateza .hero-large-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}
.updateza .hero-left-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.updateza .hero-left:hover .hero-left-bg {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}
.updateza .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}
.updateza .hero-left-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 30px;
    color: #ffffff;
}
.updateza .hero-left-content .hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 10px 0 15px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.updateza .hero-left-content .hero-title a:hover {
    color: #60a5fa;
}
.updateza .hero-left-content .hero-excerpt {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.updateza .hero-left-content .post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}
.updateza .hero-left-content .author-avatar {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 10px;
}
.updateza .hero-left-content .meta-dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #64748b;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.updateza .hero-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}
.updateza .hero-side-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.updateza .hero-side-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.updateza .hero-side-thumb {
    width: 140px;
    height: 95px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.updateza .hero-side-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.updateza .hero-side-card:hover .hero-side-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.updateza .hero-side-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}
.updateza .hero-side-content .side-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 5px 0 8px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.updateza .hero-side-content .side-title a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}
.updateza .hero-side-content .post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.updateza .hero-side-content .meta-dot {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--text-muted);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* 5. Trending Now */
.updateza .trending-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.updateza .section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.updateza .section-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.updateza .section-title i {
    color: #f97316;
}
.updateza .slider-nav-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}
.updateza .slider-nav-btn {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.updateza .slider-nav-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}
.updateza .trending-cards-grid {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
    -ms-overflow-style: none;  /* IE/Edge */
}
.updateza .trending-cards-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Chrome/Safari */
}
.updateza .trending-card {
    min-width: calc(20% - 16px);
    flex: 0 0 calc(20% - 16px);
}
.updateza .trending-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.updateza .trending-thumb-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.updateza .trending-card:hover .trending-thumb-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.updateza .trending-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37,99,235,0.4);
}
.updateza .trending-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 8px 0 5px 0;
    color: #0f172a;
}
.updateza .trending-title a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}
.updateza .trending-date {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 6. Main Feed & Sidebar */
.updateza .main-content-area {
    padding: 40px 0;
}
.updateza .main-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 8fr 4fr;
    gap: 30px;
}
.updateza .latest-posts-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}
.updateza .latest-post-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.updateza .latest-post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.updateza .latest-post-thumb {
    width: 260px;
    height: 175px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.updateza .latest-post-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.updateza .latest-post-card:hover .latest-post-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}
.updateza .latest-post-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}
.updateza .latest-post-content .post-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 8px 0 10px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.updateza .latest-post-content .post-title a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}
.updateza .latest-post-content .post-excerpt {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.updateza .latest-post-content .post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.updateza .latest-post-content .meta-dot {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--text-muted);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.updateza .load-more-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
}
.updateza .load-more-btn {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.updateza .load-more-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
}

/* Sidebar Styling */
.updateza .sidebar-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}
.updateza .sidebar-widget {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.updateza .widget-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
}
.updateza .most-read-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}
.updateza .most-read-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}
.updateza .most-read-num {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    width: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1;
}
.updateza .most-read-item:nth-child(1) .most-read-num { color: #2563eb; }
.updateza .most-read-item:nth-child(2) .most-read-num { color: #3b82f6; }
.updateza .most-read-item:nth-child(3) .most-read-num { color: #60a5fa; }
.updateza .most-read-thumb {
    width: 65px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.updateza .most-read-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.updateza .most-read-details {
    flex: 1;
}
.updateza .most-read-item-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.updateza .most-read-item-title a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Newsletter Widget */
.updateza .newsletter-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1c3f, #071026);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.updateza .newsletter-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.updateza .newsletter-widget .widget-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}
.updateza .newsletter-desc {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}
.updateza .newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}
.updateza .newsletter-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid #1e293b;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 13px;
    outline: none;
}
.updateza .newsletter-submit {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.updateza .newsletter-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
}
.updateza .newsletter-disclaimer {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* 7. Explore By Category */
.updateza .explore-category-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: #ffffff;
}
.updateza .category-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.updateza .category-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 130px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
}
.updateza .category-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.updateza .category-card:hover .category-card-bg {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.updateza .category-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}
.updateza .category-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}
.updateza .category-card-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.updateza .category-card-count {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.updateza .category-card-count i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* 8. Footer Area */
.updateza .main-footer {
    background-color: #070f1e;
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding: 60px 0 0 0;
}
.updateza .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.updateza .footer-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.updateza .footer-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.updateza .footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
}
.updateza .brand-info-col .footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.updateza .brand-info-col .footer-logo .logo-icon {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
}
.updateza .brand-info-col .footer-logo .logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
}
.updateza .footer-description {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.updateza .footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}
.updateza .footer-socials a {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
}
.updateza .footer-socials a:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
}
.updateza .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.updateza .footer-links li a {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}
.updateza .footer-links li a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 4px;
}
.updateza .contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
}
.updateza .contact-info p {
    margin: 0;
}
.updateza .contact-info i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-right: 6px;
}
.updateza .contact-info a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}
.updateza .footer-map-graphic {
    margin-top: 20px;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 200px;
}
.updateza .map-pulse {
    animation: mapPulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes mapPulse {
    0% { r: 3; fill-opacity: 1; }
    50% { r: 7; fill-opacity: 0.4; }
    100% { r: 3; fill-opacity: 1; }
}

.updateza .footer-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    padding: 20px 0;
    font-size: 11px;
}
.updateza .footer-bottom-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}
.updateza .copyright-text {
    margin: 0;
}
.updateza .author-link {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.updateza .text-red {
    color: #ef4444;
}
.updateza .back-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.updateza .back-to-top-btn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.updateza .back-to-top-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.6);
}
.updateza .back-to-top-btn i {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* 9. Single Post details / Inner Templates */
.updateza .single-post-area {
    padding: 40px 0;
}
.updateza .single-post-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.updateza .post-meta-top {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.updateza .single-post-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.updateza .post-meta-details {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.updateza .single-post-thumbnail {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.updateza .single-post-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}
.updateza .post-entry-content {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #334155;
}
.updateza .post-entry-content p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
@media(max-width: 1024px) {
    .updateza .trending-cards-grid {
        display: flex;
        overflow-x: auto;
        gap: 16px;
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
    }
    .updateza .trending-card {
        min-width: 200px;
        flex: 0 0 200px;
    }
    .updateza .category-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
    .updateza .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media(max-width: 768px) {
    .updateza .top-bar-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .updateza .header-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .updateza .navigation-bar {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 99;
    }
    .updateza .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    .updateza .main-navigation-menu-wrapper {
        display: block;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        background-color: rgba(11, 28, 63, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        z-index: 100;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
    .updateza .main-navigation-menu-wrapper.active {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .updateza .main-menu {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .updateza .main-menu li a {
        padding: 14px 15px;
        line-height: 1.5;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .updateza .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .updateza .hero-left {
        min-height: 350px;
    }
    .updateza .main-grid {
		display:unset;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .updateza .latest-post-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .updateza .latest-post-thumb {
        width: 100%;
        height: 200px;
    }
    .updateza .category-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media(max-width: 480px) {
    .updateza .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .updateza .footer-bottom-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* 404 Error Page Styling */
.updateza .error-404-area {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}
.updateza .error-404-container {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}
.updateza .error-404-icon {
    font-size: 48px;
    color: #ef4444;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.updateza .error-404-title {
    font-size: 110px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}
.updateza .error-404-subtitle {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.updateza .error-404-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.updateza .error-404-search {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.updateza .error-404-search p {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.updateza .error-404-search form {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 8px;
}
.updateza .error-404-search input[type="search"] {
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 6px;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.updateza .error-404-search input[type="submit"] {
    background-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.updateza .btn-home-back {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.updateza .btn-home-back:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Contact Us Page Styling */
.updateza .contact-page-area {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}
.updateza .contact-header {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.updateza .contact-main-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.updateza .contact-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748b;
}
.updateza .contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start;
}
.updateza .contact-form-wrap,
.updateza .contact-info-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}
.updateza .contact-section-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.updateza .contact-form-desc,
.updateza .contact-info-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.updateza .contact-form-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}
.updateza .form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.updateza .form-group label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
}
.updateza .form-group input[type="text"],
.updateza .form-group input[type="email"],
.updateza .form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 6px;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.updateza .form-group input:focus,
.updateza .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,115,232,0.15);
}
.updateza .contact-submit-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.updateza .contact-submit-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.updateza .contact-response-message {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: none;
}
.updateza .contact-response-message.success {
    display: block;
    background-color: #dcfce7;
    color: #15803d;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}
.updateza .contact-response-message.error {
    display: block;
    background-color: #fee2e2;
    color: #b91c1c;
    border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

/* Contact Info list */
.updateza .contact-info-block {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.updateza .contact-info-block:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}
.updateza .contact-info-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.updateza .contact-info-email {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #475569;
}
.updateza .contact-info-email a {
    color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.updateza .contact-info-email a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.updateza .contact-info-note {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

@media(max-width: 900px) {
    .updateza .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* About Us Page Styling */
.updateza .about-page-area {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}
.updateza .about-post-entry {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}
.updateza .about-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.updateza .about-main-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.updateza .about-meta-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.updateza .about-content {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
}
.updateza .about-content p {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.updateza .about-content h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 40px 0 20px 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    padding-left: 15px;
}
.updateza .about-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 30px 0 15px 0;
}
.updateza .about-content ul, 
.updateza .about-content ol {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}
.updateza .about-content li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
}
.updateza .about-content blockquote {
    margin: 30px 0;
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    border-left: 4px solid #94a3b8;
    font-style: italic;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

@media(max-width: 768px) {
    .updateza .about-post-entry {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .updateza .about-main-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
}

/* Reading Progress Bar Sticky Header */
.updateza .reading-progress-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 99999;
}
.updateza .reading-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.6);
    transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* Social Sharing Buttons Style */
.updateza .post-social-share {
    margin: 40px 0 25px 0;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.updateza .post-social-share .share-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.updateza .post-social-share .share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.updateza .post-social-share .share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.updateza .post-social-share .share-whatsapp { background-color: #25d366; }
.updateza .post-social-share .share-facebook { background-color: #1877f2; }
.updateza .post-social-share .share-x { background-color: #0f172a; }
.updateza .post-social-share .share-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    opacity: 0.95;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Author Bio Widget Style */
.updateza .post-author-bio {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 30px;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
    margin-top: 30px;
    align-items: center;
}
.updateza .post-author-bio .author-avatar img {
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.updateza .post-author-bio .author-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.updateza .post-author-bio .author-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.updateza .post-author-bio .author-name a {
    color: #0f172a;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.updateza .post-author-bio .author-name a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
}
.updateza .post-author-bio .author-description {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0;
}

@media(max-width: 640px) {
    .updateza .post-author-bio {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 24px;
    }
}

/* Legal Page Styling */
.updateza .legal-page-area {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}
.updateza .legal-post-entry {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}
.updateza .legal-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.updateza .legal-main-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.updateza .legal-meta-divider {
    width: 50px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.updateza .legal-content {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
}
.updateza .legal-content p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.updateza .legal-content h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 35px 0 15px 0;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.updateza .legal-content h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 25px 0 12px 0;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.updateza .legal-content ul, 
.updateza .legal-content ol {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}
.updateza .legal-content li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

@media(max-width: 768px) {
    .updateza .legal-post-entry {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .updateza .legal-main-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}