/*
Theme Name: Jijnas
Description: High-readability newspaper-style theme for jobs & education. White-first design, dense listings, per-state landing pages with configurable layout stacks, quiz player and component rendering built in. Built to pair with Smart Mind, Edu Taxonomy, Edu Components, and Edu Quiz.
Version: 2.75.0
Author: Jijnas
Text Domain: studness
*/

/* The head font: Akira Toru, served from the theme (woff2 24 KB, woff fallback). Swapped in as it arrives; the
   fallback serif holds the lines until then, and html.fh-in fades the new face in (see functions.php). */
@font-face { font-family: 'Akira Toru'; src: url('assets/font/akiratoru.woff2') format('woff2'), url('assets/font/akiratoru.woff') format('woff'); font-weight: 300 900; font-style: normal; font-display: swap; }

:root {
	--bg: #ffffff;
	--bg-soft: #f6f8fb;
	--ink: #16181d;
	--ink-soft: #4b5563;
	--line: #e3e8ef;
	--accent: #0d2754;
	--accent-2: #ffc107;
	--link: #0b4dc7;
	--danger: #c2262e;
	--ok: #157347;
	--radius: 8px;
	--font-head: 'Akira Toru', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	--font-body: -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
	--maxw: 1200px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
	margin: 0;
	background: var(--bg);
	color: var(--ink);
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.65;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--link); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1.25; color: var(--ink); }
html.fh-in h1, html.fh-in h2, html.fh-in h3, html.fh-in h4 { animation: fh-in .45s ease-out; }
@keyframes fh-in { from { opacity: .35; } to { opacity: 1; } }

.wrap { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 18px; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.topbar { background: var(--accent); color: #cdd8ec; font-size: 12.5px; }
.topbar .wrap { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; min-height: 32px; }
.topbar a { color: #fff; margin-left: 14px; }
.masthead { background: #fff; border-bottom: 3px double var(--line); }
.masthead .wrap { padding-top: 9px; padding-bottom: 7px; text-align: center; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .masthead .wrap { padding-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 5px; } }
.mainnav { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(15, 30, 60, .05); }
.mainnav ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.mainnav li a { display: block; padding: 12px 15px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .4px; border-bottom: 3px solid transparent; }
.mainnav li a:hover { color: var(--accent); border-bottom-color: var(--accent-2); text-decoration: none; }

/* ---------- Breaking strip ---------- */
.breaking { background: var(--bg-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 13.5px; }
.breaking .wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding-top: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; overflow: hidden; }
.breaking-label { background: var(--danger); color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 3px; letter-spacing: 1px; white-space: nowrap; }
.breaking-items { white-space: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; }
.breaking-items a { margin-right: 26px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.breaking-items a:before { content: "◆"; color: var(--accent-2); margin-right: 7px; font-size: 10px; }

/* ---------- State showcase: the SVG is the card ---------- */
.state-showcase { padding: 22px 0 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.state-showcase h2 { font-size: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 800; }
.state-loop-clip {
	overflow: hidden;
	-webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
	mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
	padding: 8px 0 14px;
}
.state-loop { display: inline-flex; will-change: transform; }
.state-loop-clip { cursor: grab; touch-action: pan-y; user-select: none; -webkit-user-select: none; }
.state-loop-clip.is-dragging { cursor: grabbing; } .state-loop-clip.is-dragging .state-glyph svg { transform: none; }
.state-loop.is-manual { animation: none; }
.state-set { display: inline-flex; align-items: flex-end; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.state-loop { animation: none; }
	.state-loop-clip { overflow-x: auto; mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none; }
}
.state-glyph {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 7px;
	width: 132px;
	flex: 0 0 132px;
	padding: 6px 0;
	cursor: pointer;
	text-decoration: none;
}
.state-glyph:hover { text-decoration: none; }
/* Explicit square box: stripped width/height attrs make CSS "auto" unreliable
   on inline SVG - a fixed box + preserveAspectRatio centers every map and
   renders small territories as big as large states. */
.state-glyph svg {
	width: 100px;
	height: 100px;
	display: block;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(15, 30, 60, .16));
	transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), filter .3s;
}
.state-glyph:hover svg { transform: scale(1.22) translateY(-6px); filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 26px rgba(13, 39, 84, .35)) saturate(1.35); }
.state-glyph span { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; text-align: center; max-width: 126px; }
.state-glyph:hover span { color: var(--accent); }

/* kamehameha launch: flare + lift + ghost — then the state settles back home
   (the shelf never sits empty; navigation happens mid-flight) */
.state-glyph.state-blast svg { animation: state-kame 1.5s cubic-bezier(.3, 0, .2, 1); }
.state-glyph.state-blast span { animation: state-name-dip 1.5s ease; }
@keyframes state-kame {
	22% { transform: scale(1.32) translateY(-8px); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, .95)) brightness(1.7) saturate(2); }
	45% { transform: scale(2) translateY(-42px); opacity: .18; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, .95)) brightness(2.2) blur(2px); }
	70% { transform: scale(1.2) translateY(-10px); opacity: .7; filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(15, 30, 60, .2)) brightness(1.2); }
	100% { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes state-name-dip { 30% { opacity: .15; transform: translateY(7px); } 100% { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
/* a random artwork from the good-god sheet is the portal: it grows toward
 * the viewer, flaring white-hot in the state's accent color, and you pass
 * THROUGH it — on the state page the state draws itself back into India. */
.state-flyer {
	position: fixed;
	z-index: 501;
	pointer-events: none;
	line-height: 0;
	transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1) rotate(0.001deg);
	opacity: .2;
	/* filter is set once and never transitions — animating drop-shadows
	 * repaints the artwork every frame; transform/opacity stay on the GPU. */
	filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px var(--acc, #ffc107));
	transition:
		transform 1.15s cubic-bezier(.22, .08, .18, 1),
		opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(.5, 0, .75, .6);
	will-change: transform, opacity;
}
/* The artwork is not an <img> but a color block MASKED by the svg: the
 * shape renders entirely in the clicked state's accent color. contain +
 * center keeps any artwork size/aspect uniform and balanced in the box. */
.state-flyer svg { display: block; }
.state-flyer .flyer-art {
	display: block;
	width: 240px;
	height: 280px;
	background-color: var(--acc, #ffc107);
	-webkit-mask-image: var(--art);
	mask-image: var(--art);
	-webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat;
	mask-repeat: no-repeat;
	-webkit-mask-position: center;
	mask-position: center;
	-webkit-mask-size: contain;
	mask-size: contain;
}
.state-flyer.go {
	transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(13) rotate(0.001deg);
	opacity: 0;
}

/* ---------- The Summoning (state page arrival) ---------- */
.summon-veil {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 400;
	pointer-events: none;
	animation: summon-veil .8s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes summon-veil { 0% { opacity: 0; } 25% { opacity: 1; } 100% { opacity: 0; } }
.entity-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.entity-hero-map { position: relative; }
.summon-beam {
	position: absolute;
	left: 50%;
	top: -220px;
	width: 54px;
	height: calc(100% + 220px);
	transform: translateX(-50%) scaleY(0);
	transform-origin: top;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .95), rgba(255, 255, 255, .55) 55%, transparent);
	filter: blur(6px);
	pointer-events: none;
	animation: summon-beam .9s cubic-bezier(.3, 0, .2, 1) .1s forwards;
}
@keyframes summon-beam {
	0% { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleY(0); opacity: 0; }
	30% { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
	65% { opacity: .55; }
	100% { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleY(1); opacity: 0; }
}
.summon-ring {
	position: absolute;
	left: 50%;
	top: 50%;
	width: 30px;
	height: 30px;
	border: 3px solid #ffc107;
	border-radius: 50%;
	transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(.2);
	opacity: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	animation: summon-ring 1s ease-out forwards;
	box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
}
@keyframes summon-ring {
	0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(.2); opacity: 1; }
	100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(9); opacity: 0; }
}
.summon-spark {
	position: absolute;
	left: 50%;
	top: 50%;
	width: 7px;
	height: 7px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
	opacity: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	animation: summon-spark .85s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .3, 1) forwards;
	box-shadow: 0 0 10px currentColor;
}
@keyframes summon-spark {
	0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.4); opacity: 1; }
	100% { transform: translate(calc(-50% + var(--dx)), calc(-50% + var(--dy))) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* materialize: JS drives the stroke draw + fill via transitions */
.entity-hero.arrive .india-map path.state-hot.summon-draw { animation: none; }
.entity-hero.arrive .india-map path.state-hot.summon-draw.summon-landed {
	animation: state-pop .6s cubic-bezier(.3, 1.5, .4, 1), state-hot-pulse 3s ease-in-out .7s infinite;
}
@keyframes state-pop {
	0% { transform: scale(1.5); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 36px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)) brightness(2.2); }
	55% { transform: scale(.94); }
	100% { transform: scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(255, 255, 255, .85)) drop-shadow(0 0 18px var(--state-accent, #ffc107)); }
}
/* the rest of India ripples when the state lands */
.india-map.india-washed path:not(.state-hot) { animation: india-wash .9s ease-out; }
@keyframes india-wash {
	0% { fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, .13); }
	40% { fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, .42); }
	100% { fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, .13); }
}

/* ---------- Hero stats: state map center + six factors (all screens) ---------- */
.hs-row {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 22px minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 7px;
	align-items: center;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .09);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
	border-radius: 8px;
	padding: 4px 8px;
}
.hs-icon { font-size: 13px; text-align: center; }
.hs-row b { display: block; font-size: 8.5px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); line-height: 1.25; }
.hs-row i { font-style: normal; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; line-height: 1.3; display: block; }
.hs-row:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); }

/* the flow: map in → state joins → THEN the stats cascade (all screens) */
.entity-hero.arrive .hs-row { opacity: 0; animation: hs-in .45s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) forwards; }
@keyframes hs-in { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* below desktop: title takes the full first row, then India map (30%) and
 * the six stats (70%) share the second row. */
@media (max-width: 1099px) {
	.entity-hero .wrap.entity-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 30fr 70fr; gap: 12px 14px; }
	.entity-hero-grid .entity-hero-text { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
	.entity-hero-map { align-self: center; min-width: 0; }
	.entity-hero-map > svg, .entity-hero-map--india svg { width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 220px; }
	.hero-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 7px; align-content: center; min-width: 0; }
	.hero-stats .hs-state { display: none; }
	.hero-stats .hs-col { display: contents; }
	.hs-row { border-left: 3px solid var(--state-accent, #ffc107); padding: 5px 8px; min-width: 0; }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
	/* one row, map on the big stage: flexible title | LARGE centered India map | stats */
	.entity-hero .wrap.entity-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 1fr) auto minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
	.entity-hero-grid .entity-hero-text h1 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.3vw, 33px); line-height: 1.15; }
	.entity-hero-grid .entity-stats { font-size: 15px; margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 44ch; }
	.entity-hero-map--india { justify-self: center; margin-left: -80px; }
	.entity-hero-map--india .india-map { height: 264px; width: auto; }
	.hero-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto auto auto; gap: 10px; align-items: center; justify-content: end; }
	.hero-stats .hs-col { display: grid; gap: 5px; width: 185px; }
	.hero-stats .hs-state { display: block; text-align: center; }
	.hs-state svg {
		width: 104px; height: 104px;
		filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, .35)) drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35));
		animation: hs-state-in .6s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) 1.3s backwards, ss-float 5s ease-in-out 2.1s infinite;
	}
	@keyframes hs-state-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.4); } }
	@keyframes ss-float { 50% { transform: translateY(-6px); } }
	.hs-row--l { border-right: 3px solid var(--state-accent, #ffc107); border-left: 0; }
	.hs-row--r { border-left: 3px solid var(--state-accent, #ffc107); }
	.entity-hero.arrive .hs-row--l { transform: translateX(-24px); }
	.entity-hero.arrive .hs-row--r { transform: translateX(24px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.hs-row, .hs-state svg { animation: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

/* landing: the map arrives into the state hero, in sync with the launch.
 * .entity-hero .wrap sets display:flex for generic entity heroes and WINS on
 * specificity — the grid selector must match it, or long state names (Jammu
 * and Kashmir) wrap the stats onto their own flex line. NO grid-template here:
 * the column templates live ONLY in the two media queries above, so this later
 * base rule can never stomp them again. */
.entity-hero .wrap.entity-hero-grid { display: grid; align-items: center; }
.entity-hero-map > svg { height: 180px; width: 180px; display: block; filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35)); }
.entity-hero.arrive .entity-hero-map > svg { animation: state-land .85s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1); }
.entity-hero.arrive .entity-hero-text { animation: state-text .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) 1.5s backwards; }
@keyframes state-land {
	0% { transform: scale(.2) translateY(60px); opacity: 0; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(255, 255, 255, .95)) brightness(2); }
	55% { transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-6px); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, .7)) brightness(1.3); }
	100% { transform: none; filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35)); }
}
@keyframes state-text { from { transform: translateX(-26px); opacity: 0; } }

/* ---------- India map: the state joins the country ---------- */
.entity-hero-map--india { padding: 6px 0; }
.india-map-wrap { line-height: 0; }
.india-map { height: 250px; width: 250px; overflow: visible; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .india-map { height: 200px; width: 200px; margin: 0 auto; } }
.india-map path {
	fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
	stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
	stroke-width: .7;
	transition: fill .3s;
}
.india-map path.state-hot {
	fill: var(--state-accent, #ffc107);
	stroke: #fff;
	stroke-width: 1.4;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(255, 255, 255, .85)) drop-shadow(0 0 18px var(--state-accent, #ffc107));
	animation: state-hot-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
	transform-box: fill-box;
	transform-origin: center;
}
@keyframes state-hot-pulse {
	50% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, .6)) drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--state-accent, #ffc107)); }
}
/* landing: India fades in, then the state slams into place — loud */
.entity-hero.arrive .india-map { animation: india-in .6s ease-out; }
.entity-hero.arrive .india-map path.state-hot { animation: state-join 1.1s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), state-hot-pulse 3s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite; }
@keyframes india-in { from { opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes state-join {
	0% { transform: scale(3.2); opacity: 0; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)) brightness(2.4); }
	45% { opacity: 1; }
	65% { transform: scale(1.35); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, .9)) brightness(1.6); }
	82% { transform: scale(.96); }
	100% { transform: scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(255, 255, 255, .85)) drop-shadow(0 0 18px var(--state-accent, #ffc107)); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.india-map path.state-hot, .entity-hero.arrive .india-map, .entity-hero.arrive .india-map path.state-hot { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------- Home: network explorer ---------- */
.home-explore-band { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0a1f44, #0d2754 55%, #17335f); padding: 34px 0 30px; }
.home-quote { position: relative; padding: 6px 0 2px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; animation: home-quote-in .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both; }
.home-quote::before { content: "“"; position: absolute; left: -8px; top: -26px; font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif; font-size: 150px; line-height: 1; color: rgba(255,255,255,.07); pointer-events: none; font-weight: 600; }
.home-quote-k { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffb088; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.home-quote-k::before { content: ""; width: 22px; height: 1px; background: #ffb088; }
.home-title { color: #fff; font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-variation-settings: 'opsz' 96; font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 0 0 10px; max-width: 24ch; text-wrap: balance; }
.home-title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; color: #ffd9c4; background: linear-gradient(var(--accent-2), var(--accent-2)) no-repeat 0 100% / 0% 3px; animation: home-quote-line .9s .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards; padding-bottom: 3px; }
.home-title em:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: .6s; }
.home-quote-by { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: #9fb0d3; font-style: italic; font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.home-quote-by:not(:empty)::before { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 18px; height: 1px; background: #ffb088; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 8px; }
@keyframes home-quote-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } }
@keyframes home-quote-line { to { background-size: 100% 3px; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .home-quote { animation: none; } .home-title em { animation: none; background-size: 100% 3px; } }
.home-sub { color: #b8c8e4; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px; max-width: 720px; }
.home-explore { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.home-filter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.home-filter button { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); color: #c9d3ea; font: 700 12.5px/1 var(--font-body); cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.home-filter button i { font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #9fb0d3; }
.home-filter button:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #fff; }
.home-filter button.is-on { background: #ffc107; border-color: #ffc107; color: #16181d; } .home-filter button.is-on i { color: #5a4300; }
.home-tile[hidden] { display: none; }
.home-tile.is-dim { opacity: .35; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .home-explore { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .home-explore { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.home-tile {
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--tile, #ffc107); border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 14px;
	transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.home-tile:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .13); transform: translateY(-3px); text-decoration: none; }
.home-tile-icon { font-size: 22px; }
.home-tile-body strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.3; }
.home-tile-body small { color: #9fb4d8; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.3; }
.home-tile b { background: var(--accent-2); color: #16181d; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 12px; padding: 2px 9px; }

/* ---------- Home: quiz strip ---------- */
.home-quiz-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .home-quiz-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .home-quiz-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.home-quiz-card {
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 12px; align-items: center;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px;
	font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.4;
	transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.home-quiz-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(13, 39, 84, .12); text-decoration: none; color: var(--accent); }
.home-quiz-card b { width: 40px; height: 40px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2754, #1e3a6e); color: #fff; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- Home: latest feed as cards ---------- */
.home-feed .post-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--line);
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 14px 16px;
	margin: 0 0 14px;
	transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.home-feed .post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(13, 39, 84, .1); }
.home-feed .post-card img { border-radius: 8px; }

/* ---------- Home: category hub blocks ---------- */
.home-hub {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--line);
	border-top: 4px solid var(--hub, var(--accent));
	border-radius: 14px;
	margin: 28px 0 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: box-shadow .25s;
}
.home-hub:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(13, 39, 84, .1); }
.home-hub-head {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 12px;
	padding: 14px 20px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
	background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--hub, var(--accent)) 5%, #fff);
}
.home-hub-head h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 20px; }
.home-hub-head h2 a { color: var(--hub, var(--accent)); }
.home-hub-head h2 a:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.home-hub-all {
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #fff;
	background: var(--hub, var(--accent));
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 5px 14px;
	white-space: nowrap;
	transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.home-hub-all:hover { text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(13, 39, 84, .25); }
.home-hub-body { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; gap: 0; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .home-hub-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.hub-lead {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 150px minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 14px;
	padding: 16px 20px;
	border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
	align-items: start;
	transition: background .15s;
}
.hub-lead.no-thumb { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .hub-lead { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); } }
.hub-lead:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); text-decoration: none; }
.hub-lead-thumb img { border-radius: 8px; aspect-ratio: 1.4; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; }
.hub-lead-body strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.hub-lead:hover .hub-lead-body strong { color: var(--hub, var(--accent)); }
.hub-lead-excerpt { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 1.55; }
.hub-minis { display: grid; align-content: start; }
.hub-mini {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 10px;
	align-items: baseline;
	padding: 11px 18px;
	border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
	transition: background .15s;
}
.hub-mini:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.hub-mini:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); text-decoration: none; }
.hub-mini .hub-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--hub, var(--accent)); flex: none; position: relative; top: -1px; }
.hub-mini strong { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; }
.hub-mini:hover strong { color: var(--hub, var(--accent)); }
.hub-mini .postmeta { margin-top: 2px; }

/* ---------- Ticker marquee ---------- */
.ticker { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; min-width: 0; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent); }
.ticker-track { display: inline-flex; white-space: nowrap; animation: sm-ticker 45s linear infinite; will-change: transform; }
.breaking:hover .ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-set { display: inline-flex; }
.ticker-set a { margin-right: 30px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.ticker-set a:before { content: "◆"; color: var(--accent-2); margin-right: 8px; font-size: 10px; }
@keyframes sm-ticker { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.ticker-track { animation: none; }
	.ticker { overflow-x: auto; mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none; }
}

/* ---------- Home: fresh-generation skin (scoped to the front page) ---------- */
body.home { background: #eef3fb; }
body.home .breaking { background: #fff; border-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(15, 30, 60, .05); }
body.home .state-showcase { padding-top: 28px; }

/* modern sans section heads with gradient chip */
body.home .section-head h2 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.3px; font-size: 23px; }
body.home .section-head:after { height: 4px; border-radius: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 46px, #ffc107 46px 74px, transparent 74px); }

/* glossy explorer band */
body.home .home-explore-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
body.home .home-explore-band:before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	inset: -60% -20% auto;
	height: 120%;
	background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 0%, rgba(255, 193, 7, .14), transparent 55%), radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 20%, rgba(89, 158, 255, .18), transparent 50%);
	pointer-events: none;
}
body.home .home-tile { backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }

/* borderless glowing cards */
body.home .home-quiz-card,
body.home .home-feed .post-card,
body.home .home-hub,
body.home .sidebar > div,
body.home .post-mini {
	border: 0;
	box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 30, 60, .04), 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 30, 60, .06);
	background: #fff;
}
body.home .post-mini { border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
body.home .home-feed .post-card { border-bottom: 0; }
body.home .home-feed .post-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 30, 60, .06), 0 18px 40px rgba(13, 39, 84, .14); }
body.home .home-quiz-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 30, 60, .06), 0 16px 34px rgba(13, 39, 84, .16); }
body.home .home-hub { border-top-width: 4px; border-top-style: solid; }
body.home .home-hub:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 30, 60, .06), 0 20px 44px rgba(13, 39, 84, .13); }
body.home .home-hub-head { border-bottom-color: #eef2f8; }
body.home .hub-lead { border-right-color: #eef2f8; }
body.home .hub-mini { border-bottom-color: #eef2f8; }
body.home .section-head { margin-top: 6px; }
body.home .layout { padding-top: 24px; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px; gap: 34px; padding: 28px 0 48px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.section-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: 22px; margin: 0; }
.section-head:after { content: ""; flex: 1; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 60px, var(--line) 60px); }

/* ---------- Post cards ---------- */
.post-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 190px 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.post-card.no-thumb { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.post-card img { border-radius: 6px; aspect-ratio: 1.9; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; }
.post-card h3 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18.5px; }
.post-card h3 a { color: var(--ink); }
.post-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.post-card .excerpt { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0 0 6px; }
.kicker { display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--danger); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.postmeta { font-size: 12.5px; color: #8a94a3; }
.postmeta a { color: #8a94a3; }
.post-mini { padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.post-mini a { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; }
.post-mini .postmeta { margin-top: 2px; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .post-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Sidebar ---------- */
.sidebar > div { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 22px; background: #fff; }
.sidebar h3 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-2); }
.sidebar ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sidebar li { padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line); font-size: 14px; }
.sidebar li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.tax-cloud a { display: inline-block; background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 4px 12px; margin: 3px 4px 3px 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.tax-cloud a:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }

/* ---------- Single post ---------- */
.single-head h1 { font-size: 34px; margin: 10px 0 8px; }
.single-ribbon { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin: 10px 0 4px; }
.pill { display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink); }
.pill--type { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }
.single-cover { margin: 14px 0 18px; }
.single-cover img { border-radius: var(--radius); margin: 0; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.single-cover-credit { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted, #6b7280); margin: 6px 2px 0; text-align: right; }
.single-cover-credit a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; }
.entry { font-size: 16.5px; }
.entry h2 { font-size: 24px; margin: 1.5em 0 .5em; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line); color: var(--accent); }
.entry h2:before { content: "▍"; color: var(--accent-2); margin-right: 6px; }
.entry h3 { color: #1e3a6e; }
.entry ul, .entry ol { padding-left: 24px; }
.entry li { margin: 5px 0; }
.entry li::marker { color: var(--accent-2); font-weight: 700; }
.entry strong { color: #ffb500; }
.entry a { font-weight: 600; }
.entry blockquote { border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-2); background: var(--bg-soft); margin: 1.2em 0; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; }
p.sm-opener { font-size: 1.12em; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent); margin: .3em 0; }
p.sm-opener:first-of-type { font-size: 1.25em; }
.related-quiz { border: 2px solid var(--accent); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px 20px; margin: 26px 0; background: #f6f9ff; }
.related-quiz h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; }

/* ---------- Entity (state/city/…) pages ---------- */
.entity-hero { color: #fff; padding: 36px 0 30px; }
.entity-hero .wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.entity-hero svg { width: 96px; height: 96px; filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.25)); }
.entity-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 38px; }
.entity-hero .entity-stats { font-size: 14px; opacity: .92; }
.entity-section { padding: 26px 0 6px; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--accent); color: #b9c6dd; margin-top: 40px; font-size: 14px; }
/* layout lives on .foot-grid / .foot-cta-row / .footer-bottom-row now; a
   blanket grid on every footer .wrap broke the CTA band and bottom bar. */
.site-footer h4 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.site-footer li { padding: 4px 0; }
.site-footer a { color: #d5deee; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); text-align: center; padding: 14px; font-size: 12.5px; color: #93a5c4; }

/* ---------- Quiz 3-column layout (quiz pages only) ---------- */
.quiz-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr) 300px; gap: 26px; padding: 20px 0 48px; align-items: start; }
.quiz-side > div { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 18px; margin-bottom: 18px; background: #fff; }
.quiz-side h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15px; padding-bottom: 7px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-2); font-family: var(--font-body); }
.quiz-side ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.quiz-side li { padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line); font-size: 13.5px; }
.quiz-side li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.quiz-side--left > div { border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); }
.quiz-side--right > div { border-left: 4px solid #7c3aed; }
.quiz-center .eq-player { margin-top: 0; }
/* Focus mode (html.eq-focus, set by the player when a quiz starts): both
   sidebars shrink to slim, quiet columns and the centre takes the width, so
   the questions read big. The shrink animates; full size returns on the
   next page load. */
.quiz-layout { transition: grid-template-columns .55s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), gap .55s; }
.quiz-side { transition: opacity .3s, font-size .3s; }
html.eq-focus .quiz-layout { grid-template-columns: 170px minmax(0, 1fr) 190px; gap: 18px; }
html.eq-focus .quiz-side { opacity: .72; font-size: 12px; }
html.eq-focus .quiz-side:hover { opacity: 1; }
html.eq-focus .quiz-side > div { padding: 10px 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-radius: 10px; }
html.eq-focus .quiz-side h3 { font-size: 12.5px; margin-bottom: 6px; padding-bottom: 4px; }
html.eq-focus .quiz-side li { padding: 4px 0; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.3; }
html.eq-focus .quiz-side .tax-cloud a { font-size: 11px; padding: 2px 8px; margin: 2px 3px 2px 0; }
html.eq-focus .quiz-side img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
html.eq-focus .quiz-side .o4-rail-inner--quiz { zoom: .8; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { html.eq-focus .quiz-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 190px; } }
@media (max-width: 820px) { html.eq-focus .quiz-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } html.eq-focus .quiz-side { font-size: inherit; opacity: 1; } }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .quiz-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px; } .quiz-side--left { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .quiz-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .quiz-side--left { display: block; order: 2; } .quiz-center { order: 1; } .quiz-side--right { order: 3; } }

/* ---------- Archive grids ---------- */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 34px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.quiz-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 5px solid #64748b; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 18px; margin: 0 0 14px; background: #fff; transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .15s; }
.quiz-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 30, 60, .1); }
.quiz-card h3 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 17px; }
.quiz-card--beginner { border-left-color: #16a34a; }
.quiz-card--beginner .kicker { color: #16a34a; }
.quiz-card--intermediate { border-left-color: #f59e0b; }
.quiz-card--intermediate .kicker { color: #b45309; }
.quiz-card--advanced { border-left-color: #7c3aed; }
.quiz-card--advanced .kicker { color: #7c3aed; }
.pagination { display: flex; gap: 8px; padding: 22px 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pagination .page-numbers { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 6px; padding: 7px 13px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.pagination .current { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }

/* ---------- Homepage: eligibility strip (Gatekeeper teal) ---------- */
.home-elig-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.home-elig-card {
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 12px; align-items: center;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2fbf7, #e9f7f1); border: 1.5px solid #b7e4d0;
	border-radius: 15px; padding: 14px 16px; text-decoration: none;
	transition: transform .18s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.home-elig-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(13, 76, 66, .16); text-decoration: none; }
.home-elig-card .home-elig-disc {
	width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f4c4c, #10b981); color: #fff;
	font-size: 13px; font-weight: 900; border-radius: 13px; letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.home-elig-card strong { display: block; font-size: 14.5px; color: #0f4c4c; line-height: 1.3; }
.home-elig-card small { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: #4a6a62; margin-top: 3px; font-weight: 600; }
.home-elig-more {
	display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; border: 1.5px dashed #10b981;
	border-radius: 15px; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; color: #0f4c4c;
	background: #fff; transition: background .2s;
}
.home-elig-more:hover { background: #e9f7f1; text-decoration: none; }

/* ---------- Homepage: community band ---------- */
.home-com {
	margin: 26px 0 6px; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, #101a33, #1e3a6e 70%, #2b1e5e); color: #fff;
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 18px; align-items: center;
	padding: 22px 26px; box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(10, 20, 50, .25);
}
.home-com h2 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 20px; color: #fff; }
.home-com p { margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c7d4ef; }
.home-com-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.home-com-actions a {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	color: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800;
	text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.home-com-actions a:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .24); transform: translateY(-1px); text-decoration: none; }
.home-com-actions a.is-primary { background: #ffc107; border-color: #ffc107; color: #16181d; }
.home-com-actions a.is-primary:hover { background: #ffd147; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .home-com { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 18px; } }

/* ticker type tags */
.ticker-set a .tick-tag { font-weight: 900; margin-right: 5px; }

/* ---------- Recruitment threads: status banner + cycle timeline ---------- */
.sm-status { border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
.sm-status--open { background: #f0faf3; border: 1px solid #bfe3cd; color: #0f5132; }
.sm-status--open em { color: #157347; font-style: normal; font-weight: 800; }
.sm-status--closed { background: #f2f6fd; border: 1px solid #cdddf5; color: #143a66; }
.sm-thread { margin: 34px 0 8px; }
.sm-thread h2 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sm-tl { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0 0 0 6px; position: relative; }
.sm-tl:before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 11px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; width: 2px; background: var(--line); }
.sm-tl li { position: relative; display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: baseline; padding: 6px 0 6px 26px; }
.sm-tl-dot { position: absolute; left: 5px; top: 12px; width: 13px; height: 13px; border-radius: 50%; border: 3px solid var(--accent-2); background: #fff; }
.sm-tl li.is-done .sm-tl-dot { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
.sm-tl li b { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; }
.sm-tl li time { font-size: 13px; color: #8a94a3; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.sm-tl li.is-done b { color: #6b7686; }
.sm-cycles h3 { font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0 0 8px; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.sm-cycle { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; align-items: baseline; padding: 9px 4px; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.sm-cycle b { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: 14px; }
.sm-cycle:hover { text-decoration: none; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.sm-cycle:hover b { color: var(--accent); }
.sm-cycle span { font-size: 12.5px; color: #8a94a3; white-space: nowrap; }

/* =====================================================================
   The state job desk: a newspaper page, not a card wall. Lead story with
   standfirst, ink columns with hairline rules, category kickers in the
   state's own accent. Text-first, every word server-side.
   ===================================================================== */
.sxn { --sxn: #0d2754; background: #fbfaf7; border: 1px solid #eae7de; border-radius: 18px; padding: 26px 30px 30px; }
.sxn-mast { border-bottom: 3px double #1d232c; padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sxn-mast h2 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 34px); letter-spacing: -.4px; color: #14181f; }
.sxn-date { margin: 5px 0 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8a8577; font-weight: 700; }
.sxn-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: 28px; }
.sxn-lead { border-right: 1px solid #e3dfd3; padding-right: 28px; }
.sxn-lead-media { display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.sxn-lead-media img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; filter: saturate(.92); transition: filter .3s; }
.sxn-lead:hover .sxn-lead-media img { filter: saturate(1.05); }
.sxn-kicker { display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sxn); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sxn); padding-bottom: 2px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sxn-lead h3, .sxn-lead h4 { margin: 6px 0 10px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(21px, 2.6vw, 28px); line-height: 1.22; letter-spacing: -.3px; }
.sxn-lead h3 a, .sxn-lead h4 a { color: #14181f; text-decoration: none; }
.sxn-lead h3 a:hover, .sxn-lead h4 a:hover { color: var(--sxn); }
.sxn-stand { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #3d4450; }
.sxn-dateline { font-size: 12.5px; color: #8a8577; font-weight: 600; }
.sxn-dateline a { color: var(--sxn); font-weight: 800; }
.sxn-cols { columns: 2; column-gap: 28px; column-rule: 1px solid #e3dfd3; }
.sxn-item { break-inside: avoid; padding: 0 0 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px dotted #d8d3c4; }
.sxn-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.sxn-item h4 { margin: 4px 0 6px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 700; }
.sxn-item h4 a { color: #14181f; text-decoration: none; }
.sxn-item h4 a:hover { color: var(--sxn); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .sxn { padding: 20px; } .sxn-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .sxn-lead { border-right: 0; padding-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dfd3; padding-bottom: 18px; } .sxn-cols { columns: 1; } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .sxn-cols { columns: 3; } }

/* desks: each kind its own component inside the sheet */
.sxn-desk { margin-top: 26px; }
.sxn-deskhead { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #14181f; border-bottom: 2px solid #1d232c; padding-bottom: 7px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.sxn-cols--flat { border-top: 0; }

/* admit cards: hall tickets with a date stub and perforated edge */
.sxn-tickets { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.sxn-ticket { display: flex; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e3dfd3; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: transform .18s, box-shadow .18s; }
.sxn-ticket:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(20, 24, 31, .12); text-decoration: none; }
.sxn-stub { flex: 0 0 64px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--sxn); color: #fff; border-right: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); }
.sxn-stub b { font-size: 22px; line-height: 1; }
.sxn-stub i { font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .85; }
.sxn-ticket-body { padding: 12px 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.sxn-ticket-body b { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: #14181f; }
.sxn-ticket-body i { font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; color: var(--sxn); font-weight: 700; }

/* results and answer keys: the notice board, pinned rows */
.sxn-board { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.sxn-pin { position: relative; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e3dfd3; border-left: 4px solid var(--sxn); border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 16px 13px 18px; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: transform .18s, box-shadow .18s; }
.sxn-pin:before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -5px; left: 50%; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sxn); box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3); }
.sxn-pin:hover { transform: rotate(-.5deg) translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(20, 24, 31, .12); text-decoration: none; }
.sxn-pin b { display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: #14181f; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sxn-pin span { font-size: 12px; color: #8a8577; font-weight: 600; }

/* exam dates: the date wall */
.sxn-dates { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.sxn-datecard { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e3dfd3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 11px 14px; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: transform .18s, box-shadow .18s; }
.sxn-datecard:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(20, 24, 31, .1); text-decoration: none; }
.sxn-day { flex: 0 0 auto; background: #fbfaf7; border: 1.5px solid var(--sxn); border-radius: 10px; padding: 7px 11px; }
.sxn-day b { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--sxn); white-space: nowrap; }
.sxn-datecard > b { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.4; color: #14181f; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .sxn-ticket, .sxn-pin, .sxn-datecard { transition: none; } }

/* mini thumbnails on every desk row */
.sxn-mini { flex: 0 0 54px; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 9px; overflow: hidden; display: grid; place-items: center; background: #f1ede2; border: 1px solid #e3dfd3; font-size: 22px; }
.sxn-mini img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.sxn-mini--ink { background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--sxn) 14%, #fff), #f1ede2); }
.sxn-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.sxn-item .sxn-mini { margin-top: 2px; }
.sxn-item-body { min-width: 0; }
.sxn-ticket .sxn-mini { border-radius: 0; border: 0; border-right: 1px solid #e3dfd3; height: auto; align-self: stretch; }
.sxn-pin { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.sxn-pin-body { min-width: 0; }
.sxn-datecard .sxn-mini { flex: 0 0 46px; width: 46px; height: 46px; }

/* the answer band */
.sx-ask-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; align-items: start; }
.sx-ask details { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e6e9ef; border-left: 4px solid #0d2754; border-radius: 13px; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.sx-ask summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14.5px; color: #101418; list-style: none; position: relative; }
.sx-ask summary:after { content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 16px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; color: #0d2754; transition: transform .2s; }
.sx-ask details[open] summary:after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.sx-ask details p { margin: 0; padding: 0 18px 15px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #3f4a5a; }
.sx-ask details p a { font-weight: 700; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .sxn-lead-media img { transition: none; } }

/* Topics Hub filter bar */
.th .iti-hub-hero { background: linear-gradient(125deg, #14323f, #1d4e6b); }
.th-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; align-items: center; margin: 22px 0 8px; }
.th-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.th-chips button { background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid #dbe5ec; border-radius: 20px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: #14323f; cursor: pointer; transition: transform .18s, border-color .18s, background .18s; }
.th-chips button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: #94a3b8; }
.th-chips button.is-on { background: #14323f; border-color: #14323f; color: #fff; }
.th-term, .th-search { border: 1.5px solid #dbe5ec; border-radius: 12px; padding: 9px 13px; font-size: 13.5px; background: #fff; color: #14323f; outline: none; }
.th-term:focus, .th-search:focus { border-color: #1d4e6b; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(29, 78, 107, .12); }
.th-search { flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 180px; }
.th-count { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8a94a3; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.th-grid { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.th-empty { padding: 30px 0; color: #64748b; }
.th-foot { text-align: center; padding: 6px 0 34px; }
.th-more { background: #14323f; color: #fff; border: 0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 26px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; cursor: pointer; transition: transform .18s, background .18s; }
.th-more:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: #1d4e6b; }
.th-more[disabled] { opacity: .6; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .th-chips button, .th-more { transition: none; } }

/* =====================================================================
   Showcase premieres v2 (/topics/ and /business/): minimal split hero,
   the Stage (timed full-bleed term slider with thumb rail), compact
   level bands, AJAX explorer, finale.
   ===================================================================== */
.sw { background: #0b0e14; color: #e8ecf3; overflow: hidden; }
.sw .wrap { max-width: 1200px; }
.sw-sec { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; padding: 34px 0; }
.sw-sec.sw-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---- minimal split hero: type left, live ticker right ---- */
.sw-hero { padding: 40px 0 26px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); }
.sw-hero .wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(240px, 4fr); gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
.sw-eyebrow { display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 3.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffca3a; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sw-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 48px); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.8px; margin: 0 0 12px; color: #fff; }
.sw-title em { font-style: normal; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff595e, #ffca3a, #8ac926, #1982c4, #6a4c93, #ff595e); background-size: 300% 100%; -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; animation: sw-flow 9s linear infinite; }
@keyframes sw-flow { to { background-position: 300% 0; } }
.sw-sub { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #9aa5b8; }
.sw-stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.sw-stat { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 7px; background: none; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); border-radius: 18px; padding: 6px 14px; text-decoration: none; transition: border-color .2s, transform .2s; }
.sw-stat:hover { border-color: var(--swb, #ffca3a); transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration: none; }
.sw-stat b { font-size: 15px; color: var(--swb, #ffca3a); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.sw-stat span { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #cfd6e2; }
.sw-stat--sum { border-style: dashed; }
.sw-tickbox { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); padding-left: 28px; }
.sw-tickbox-label { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7e8899; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sw-ticker { height: 180px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 14%, #000 86%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 14%, #000 86%, transparent); }
.sw-ticker-track { display: flex; flex-direction: column; animation: sw-tick 26s linear infinite; }
.sw-ticker:hover .sw-ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes sw-tick { to { transform: translateY(-50%); } }
.sw-tick { display: block; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); text-decoration: none; }
.sw-tick em { font-style: normal; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--swb, #ffca3a); margin-right: 8px; }
.sw-tick b { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #dfe5ee; line-height: 1.35; }
.sw-tick:hover b { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* ---- the Stage: timed full-bleed term slider ---- */
.sw-stage { position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; min-height: 430px; background: #10141c; }
.sw-slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .7s ease; background: linear-gradient(120deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--swa, #223) 88%, #05070c) 30%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--swa, #223) 30%, #05070c)) center/cover no-repeat; }
.sw-slide.is-bg { background-blend-mode: multiply; }
.sw-slide.is-on { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.sw-slide:before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(6, 9, 15, .92) 22%, rgba(6, 9, 15, .55) 55%, rgba(6, 9, 15, .25)); }
.sw-slide-body { position: relative; padding: 44px 48px; max-width: 640px; }
.sw-slide-kicker { display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 2.4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0b0e14; background: var(--swb, #ffca3a); border-radius: 12px; padding: 4px 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sw-slide-title { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 58px); line-height: .98; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', Impact, sans-serif; }
.sw-slide-title small { display: block; font-size: .55em; letter-spacing: 4px; color: var(--swb, #ffca3a); }
.sw-slide-count { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #b9c2d2; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.sw-slide-posts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.sw-slide-posts a { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #e6ebf3; text-decoration: none; }
.sw-slide-posts a:before { content: "→"; color: var(--swb, #ffca3a); }
.sw-slide-posts a:hover { color: var(--swb, #ffca3a); text-decoration: none; }
.sw-slide-cta { display: inline-block; border: 1.5px solid var(--swb, #ffca3a); color: var(--swb, #ffca3a); border-radius: 20px; padding: 9px 20px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.sw-slide-cta:hover { background: var(--swb, #ffca3a); color: #0b0e14; text-decoration: none; }
.sw-stage-rail { position: absolute; right: 26px; bottom: 66px; display: flex; gap: 10px; z-index: 5; }
.sw-thumb { width: 108px; height: 74px; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25); cursor: pointer; position: relative; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--swa, #223), #10141c) center/cover no-repeat; padding: 0; transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.sw-thumb:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.sw-thumb.is-on { border-color: #ffca3a; }
.sw-thumb i { position: absolute; left: 6px; bottom: 4px; right: 6px; font-style: normal; font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .6px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .9); text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; }
.sw-stage-ui { position: absolute; left: 48px; right: 26px; bottom: 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; z-index: 5; }
.sw-stage-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .3); color: #fff; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s; }
.sw-stage-btn:hover { background: #ffca3a; color: #0b0e14; }
.sw-stage-bar { flex: 1; height: 3px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.sw-stage-bar i { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: #ffca3a; }
.sw-stage.is-play .sw-stage-bar i { animation: sw-bar var(--dur, 6.5s) linear forwards; }
@keyframes sw-bar { from { width: 0; } to { width: 100%; } }

/* ---- compact level bands ---- */
.sw-band { background: linear-gradient(120deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--swa) 74%, #05070c), color-mix(in srgb, var(--swa) 34%, #05070c)); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); padding: 26px 0; }
.sw-band-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(200px, 250px) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 26px; align-items: center; }
.sw-band-badge { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 21px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--swb) 55%, transparent); border-radius: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sw-band-intro h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 22px; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.sw-band-intro p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.sw-band-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sw-band-chips a { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); border-radius: 12px; padding: 3px 10px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s; }
.sw-band-chips a:hover { background: var(--swb); color: #0b0e14; text-decoration: none; }
.sw-enter { display: inline-block; background: var(--swb); color: #0b0e14; border-radius: 11px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 900; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s, filter .2s; }
.sw-enter:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.1); text-decoration: none; color: #0b0e14; }
.sw-sechead { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sw-sechead h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px); color: #fff; margin: 0; }
.sw-arrows { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.sw-arrows button { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); color: #fff; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s; }
.sw-arrows button:hover { background: #ffca3a; color: #0b0e14; }
.sw-strip { display: flex; gap: 14px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding-bottom: 8px; scrollbar-width: none; }
.sw-strip::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

/* cards */
.sw-card { flex: 0 0 212px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #10141c; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .09); border-radius: 13px; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; scroll-snap-align: start; transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s; }
.sw-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--swb, #ffca3a) 60%, transparent); text-decoration: none; }
.sw-media { display: block; aspect-ratio: 1200 / 630; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--swa, #223), #10141c); }
.sw-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.sw-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; padding: 10px 12px 12px; }
.sw-body em { font-style: normal; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--swb, #ffca3a); }
.sw-body b { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.35; color: #eef1f6; }
.sw-body i { font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; color: #7e8899; }

/* explorer + finale */
.sw-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.sw-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; }
.sw-chips button { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); border-radius: 18px; padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #dfe5ee; cursor: pointer; transition: transform .18s; }
.sw-chips button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sw-chips button.is-on { background: #fff; border-color: #fff; color: #0b0e14; }
.sw-term, .sw-search { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); border-radius: 11px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 13px; color: #eef1f6; outline: none; }
.sw-term option, .sw-term optgroup { color: #16181d; }
.sw-search { flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 180px; }
.sw-search::placeholder { color: #7e8899; }
.sw-term:focus, .sw-search:focus { border-color: #ffca3a; }
.sw-count { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7e8899; margin: 6px 0 12px; }
.sw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(228px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.sw-grid .sw-card { flex: none; }
.sw-empty { color: #7e8899; padding: 22px 0; }
.sw-foot { text-align: center; padding: 20px 0 4px; }
.sw-more { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff595e, #ffca3a); color: #0b0e14; border: 0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 11px 26px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 900; cursor: pointer; transition: transform .2s; }
.sw-more:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sw-more[disabled] { opacity: .6; }
.sw-finale { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b0e14, #101828); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); padding-bottom: 48px; }
.sw-finale h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 24px; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 16px; text-align: center; }
.sw-finale-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.sw-fin { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--swa, #223) 45%, #0b0e14); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 18px; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s; }
.sw-fin:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); text-decoration: none; }
.sw-fin span { font-size: 22px; }
.sw-fin b { font-size: 13.5px; color: #eef1f6; line-height: 1.35; }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
	.sw-hero .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
	.sw-tickbox { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); padding-top: 16px; }
	.sw-band-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
	.sw-slide-body { padding: 28px 22px; }
	.sw-stage-rail { display: none; }
	.sw-stage-ui { left: 22px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.sw-sec { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
	.sw-title em, .sw-ticker-track, .sw-stage-bar i { animation: none !important; }
	.sw-slide { transition: none; }
	.sw-card, .sw-stat, .sw-enter, .sw-more, .sw-fin, .sw-thumb { transition: none; }
}

/* the driving arrows: bare tall chevrons, no box */
.sw-stripwrap { position: relative; min-width: 0; }
.sw-stripwrap .sw-strip { padding-right: 62px; }
.sw-adv { position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 8px; width: 48px; border: 0; background: none; cursor: pointer; z-index: 4; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0; }
.sw-adv--r { right: 0; }
.sw-adv--l { left: 0; }
.sw-adv span { font-size: 58px; font-weight: 800; line-height: .9; color: var(--swb, #ffca3a); text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7); transition: transform .2s; }
.sw-adv--r span { margin-left: -30px; animation: sw-chev 1.1s ease-in-out infinite; }
.sw-adv--r span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .15s; }
.sw-adv--r span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .3s; }
@keyframes sw-chev { 0%, 100% { opacity: .2; transform: translateX(0) scaleY(1.35); } 50% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(5px) scaleY(1.35); } }
.sw-adv--l span { transform: scaleY(1.35); opacity: .75; }
.sw-adv:hover span { animation-duration: .5s; }
.sw-adv--l:hover span { opacity: 1; }
.sw-adv.is-busy span { animation-duration: .28s; }
.sw-adv[hidden] { display: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .sw-adv--r span { animation: none; opacity: 1; } }

/* Compass network bands (career guides root) */
.op3--career .cg-netintro { font-size: 14.5px; color: #5b6472; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 14px; max-width: 640px; }
.op3--career .cg-netgrid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.op3--career .cg-net { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; border: 1px solid #e5e1d5; border-left: 4px solid var(--cgn, #b08d2e); border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.op3--career .cg-net:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(30, 30, 20, .12); text-decoration: none; }
.op3--career .cg-net span { font-size: 22px; }
.op3--career .cg-net strong { font-size: 14px; color: #1c1c17; }
.op3--career .cg-net em { font-style: normal; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cgn, #b08d2e); }
.op3--career .cg-net--all { border-style: dashed; --cgn: #b08d2e; }
.op3--career .cg-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.op3--career .cg-cloud a { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e1d5; border-radius: 18px; padding: 6px 13px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #1c1c17; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .18s, border-color .18s; }
.op3--career .cg-cloud a:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: #b08d2e; text-decoration: none; }
.op3--career .cg-cloud a b { color: #9a927f; font-weight: 700; margin-left: 3px; }
.op3--career .cg-doors { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }
.op3--career .cg-doors a { background: #1c1c17; color: #fff; border-radius: 11px; padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s, transform .2s; }
.op3--career .cg-doors a:hover { background: #b08d2e; transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration: none; }

/* =====================================================================
   DESK COLOR SYSTEM: every kind wears its own color over the state's
   accent - recruitments in the accent, admit cards amber, results green,
   answer keys violet, dates red. Plus the local/national geo chips.
   ===================================================================== */
.sxn-desk--recruit .sxn-deskhead { color: var(--sxn); border-bottom-color: var(--sxn); }
.sxn-desk--admit .sxn-deskhead { color: #b45309; border-bottom-color: #f59e0b; }
.sxn-desk--result .sxn-deskhead { color: #15803d; border-bottom-color: #22c55e; }
.sxn-desk--key .sxn-deskhead { color: #6d28d9; border-bottom-color: #8b5cf6; }
.sxn-desk--dates .sxn-deskhead { color: #b91c1c; border-bottom-color: #ef4444; }
.sxn-desk--shelf .sxn-deskhead { color: #334155; border-bottom-color: #64748b; }

.sxn-desk--recruit .sxn-lead h4 a:hover { color: var(--sxn); }
.sxn-desk--admit .sxn-stub { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f59e0b, #d97706); color: #fff; }
.sxn-desk--admit .sxn-ticket { border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; }
.sxn-desk--admit .sxn-ticket-body i { color: #b45309; }
.sxn-desk--result .sxn-pin { border-left: 4px solid #22c55e; }
.sxn-desk--result .sxn-pin:before { background: #22c55e; }
.sxn-desk--key .sxn-pin { border-left: 4px solid #8b5cf6; }
.sxn-desk--key .sxn-pin:before { background: #8b5cf6; }
.sxn-desk--dates .sxn-day { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ef4444, #b91c1c); color: #fff; border-radius: 10px; }
.sxn-desk--dates .sxn-day b { color: #fff; }
.sxn-desk--dates .sxn-datecard { border-top: 3px solid #ef4444; }
.sxn-desk--shelf .sxn-item h4 a:hover { color: #334155; }

/* geo chips: this state's own story vs the national wire */
.sxn-geo { display: inline-block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 999px; padding: 2px 9px; margin-right: 8px; vertical-align: 1px; white-space: nowrap; }
.sxn-geo--loc { color: #fff; background: var(--sxn, #0d2754); }
.sxn-geo--nat { color: #92400e; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff3e0, #ffe6c7); border: 1px solid #f5c77e; }
.sxn-ticket-body .sxn-geo { margin: 0 8px 2px 0; }
.sxn-datecard .sxn-geo { margin: 6px 0 0; align-self: flex-start; }

/* the state's own spotlight above the desks + the stacked double lead */
.sxn-own .sxn-deskhead { color: var(--sxn); border-bottom-color: var(--sxn); }
.sxn-own-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.sxn-own-card { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--sxn) 30%, #e3dfd3); border-left: 5px solid var(--sxn); border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 14px; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .18s, box-shadow .18s; }
.sxn-own-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(20, 24, 31, .12); text-decoration: none; }
.sxn-own-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; min-width: 0; }
.sxn-own-body i { font-style: normal; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sxn); }
.sxn-own-body b { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: #14181f; }
.sxn-own-body > span { font-size: 11.5px; color: #6b7280; }

.sxn-leadcol { display: grid; gap: 20px; align-content: start; border-right: 1px solid #e3dfd3; padding-right: 28px; }
.sxn-leadcol .sxn-lead { border-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
.sxn-lead--second { border-top: 1px solid #e3dfd3; padding-top: 18px; }
.sxn-lead--second h4 { font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 21px); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .sxn-leadcol { border-right: 0; padding-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3dfd3; padding-bottom: 18px; } }

/* desk chevrons: the racing arrow that pulls the next batch in place */
.sxn-deskflex { display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: stretch; }
.sxn-deskflex .sxn-more-target { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.sxn-adv { flex-shrink: 0; width: 46px; border: 0; background: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0; align-self: stretch; }
.sxn-adv span { font-size: 46px; font-weight: 800; line-height: .9; color: var(--sxn, #0d2754); text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(20, 24, 31, .25); animation: sw-chev 1.1s ease-in-out infinite; }
.sxn-adv span + span { margin-left: -26px; }
.sxn-adv span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .15s; }
.sxn-adv span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .3s; }
.sxn-adv:hover span { color: #14181f; }
.sxn-adv.is-busy span { animation-duration: .4s; }
.sxn-desk--admit .sxn-adv span { color: #f59e0b; }
.sxn-desk--result .sxn-adv span { color: #22c55e; }
.sxn-desk--key .sxn-adv span { color: #8b5cf6; }
.sxn-desk--dates .sxn-adv span { color: #ef4444; }
.sxn-in { animation: sxn-in .4s ease both; }
@keyframes sxn-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(26px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .sxn-adv span { animation: none; } .sxn-in { animation: none; } }

/* =====================================================================
   HEADER v2: utility strip with the sliding wire, masthead with search
   and quick doors. FOOTER v2: the loaded link atlas.
   ===================================================================== */
.topbar .wrap { gap: 16px; }
.tb-date { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tb-quick { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tb-quick a { font-weight: 700; }
.tb-wire { flex: 1; min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; position: relative; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); }
.tb-wire-track { display: inline-flex; gap: 34px; white-space: nowrap; animation: tb-wire 46s linear infinite; will-change: transform; }
.tb-wire-track a { color: #e6edfb; margin: 0; font-weight: 600; }
.tb-wire-track a i { font-style: normal; color: #ffb020; margin-right: 5px; }
.tb-wire:hover .tb-wire-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes tb-wire { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .tb-wire, .tb-date { display: none; } .topbar .wrap { justify-content: center; } }

.masthead-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: 26px; align-items: center; text-align: left; }
/* overflow stays visible: the live-suggest panel hangs INSIDE this form.
   The pill shape comes from rounding the input and button themselves. */
.mast-search { display: flex; max-width: 560px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; border: 2px solid var(--accent, #0d2754); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; }
.mast-search input { border-radius: 999px 0 0 999px; }
.mast-search button { border-radius: 0 997px 997px 0; }
.mast-search input { flex: 1; border: 0; padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 14px; outline: none; min-width: 0; }
.mast-search button { border: 0; background: var(--accent, #0d2754); color: #fff; padding: 0 18px; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; }
.mast-search button:hover { background: #b45309; }
.mast-quick { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.mast-quick a { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1px; text-decoration: none; border: 1.5px solid var(--line, #e5e0d5); border-radius: 12px; padding: 6px 12px; transition: all .2s; }
.mast-quick a:hover { border-color: var(--accent, #0d2754); transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration: none; }
.mast-quick span { font-size: 17px; }
.mast-quick b { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .3px; color: #14181f; white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
	.masthead-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; text-align: center; }
	.masthead-grid .site-logo { justify-self: center; }
	.mast-quick { justify-content: center; }
}

/* the sliding panels' hot row */
.mnav-link--hot { font-weight: 900; color: var(--acc, #0d2754) !important; }

/* footer v2 */
.foot-cta { background: linear-gradient(100deg, #b45309, #d97706 40%, #14213a 41%, #0b1f3f); }
.foot-cta-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.foot-cta-row b { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 17px; }
.foot-cta-row span { font-size: 13px; color: #f4d9b8; }
.foot-cta-row > a { flex-shrink: 0; background: #ffb020; color: #14213a; font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 999px; padding: 11px 22px; text-decoration: none; transition: all .2s; }
.foot-cta-row > a:hover { background: #ffc14d; text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.foot-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 26px; padding: 38px 18px 30px; }
.foot-col h4 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.4px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); padding-bottom: 8px; }
.foot-col .foot-h2 { margin-top: 20px; }
.foot-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.foot-col li { margin: 0 0 7px; }
.foot-col a { color: #b9c6dd; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; }
.foot-col a:hover { color: #ffb020; text-decoration: none; }
.foot-col a em { font-style: normal; font-size: 10.5px; color: #6d7f9e; margin-left: 4px; }
.foot-more { font-weight: 800; color: #ffb020 !important; }
.foot-note p { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.6; color: #8b9cba; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.foot-honest { color: #ffb020 !important; font-weight: 600; }
.footer-bottom-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.fb-links a { color: #b9c6dd; margin: 0 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.fb-links a:hover { color: #ffb020; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; } .footer-bottom-row { justify-content: center; text-align: center; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .tb-wire-track { animation: none; } }

/* header v2.1: the colorful shell */
.topbar { background: linear-gradient(100deg, #0b1f3f, #14213a 55%, #1b2b52); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); position: relative; }
/* The tricolor breathes: soft-blended bands swaying like a waterline, and
   every few seconds ONE gentle swell of light glides left to right across
   all three colors. No texture, no visible loop - just a calm sea. */
.topbar::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 3px;
	background:
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 224, 170, .8) 42%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .75) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)) no-repeat,
		linear-gradient(90deg, #ff9933 0 29%, #ffc98f 34%, #f4f7fb 39% 60%, #a8dfb6 65%, #138808 70% 100%);
	background-size: 30% 100%, calc(100% + 22px) 100%;
	background-position: -60% 0, -11px 0;
	animation: tricolor-swell 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes tricolor-swell {
	0%   { background-position: -60% 0, -11px 0; }
	48%  { background-position: 160% 0, 0 0; }
	60%  { background-position: 160% 0, 2px 0; }
	100% { background-position: 160% 0, -11px 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .topbar::before { animation: none; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff9933 33%, #f4f7fb 33% 66%, #138808 66%); } }
.topbar .wrap { min-height: 36px; }
.tb-date { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: #9db0d0; }
.tb-date .sni { color: #ffb020; }
.tb-quick a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); border-radius: 999px; padding: 3px 11px; margin-left: 8px; transition: all .2s; }
.tb-quick a:hover { background: rgba(255, 176, 32, .18); border-color: #ffb020; color: #ffd166; text-decoration: none; }
.tb-quick .sni { color: #ffb020; }
.tb-wire-track a i { color: #ffb020; }

.masthead { background: radial-gradient(900px 130px at 50% 0%, #f4f8ff, #fff 70%); border-bottom: 0; position: relative; }
.masthead::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #c9d6ea, transparent); }
.mast-search { border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px #d6e0ef, 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 39, 84, .06); transition: box-shadow .25s; }
.mast-search:focus-within { box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #b45309, 0 8px 24px rgba(180, 83, 9, .18); }
.mast-search button { display: flex; align-items: center; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0d2754, #1e3a6e); }
.mast-search button:hover { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #b45309, #d97706); }
.mast-quick .mq { flex-direction: row; gap: 9px; align-items: center; padding: 7px 14px 7px 8px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid transparent; }
.mq-ico { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; }
.mq--state { background: #fff4e5; } .mq--state .mq-ico { background: #ffe3bf; color: #b45309; }
.mq--state:hover { border-color: #b45309; }
.mq--quiz { background: #fdeeee; } .mq--quiz .mq-ico { background: #f9d6d6; color: #c0392b; }
.mq--quiz:hover { border-color: #c0392b; }
.mq--elig { background: #e9f7ef; } .mq--elig .mq-ico { background: #cfeeda; color: #15803d; }
.mq--elig:hover { border-color: #15803d; }
.mast-quick b { font-size: 12px; }
.mq--state b { color: #8a4207; } .mq--quiz b { color: #a03026; } .mq--elig b { color: #166534; }

/* live suggestion panel under any [data-sxs] search form */
.sxs-panel { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 380; background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 20, 45, .22), 0 2px 10px rgba(10, 20, 45, .08); padding: 10px; max-height: 70vh; overflow-y: auto; text-align: left; }
.sxs-group { padding: 6px 6px 10px; }
.sxs-group + .sxs-group, .sxs-chips { border-top: 1px solid #eef1f6; }
.sxs-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8a94a3; padding: 6px 6px 4px; }
.sxs-head .sni { color: var(--acc, #0d2754); }
.sxs-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px; padding: 7px 10px; border-radius: 9px; text-decoration: none; }
.sxs-row:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--acc, #0d2754) 7%, #fff); text-decoration: none; }
.sxs-row b { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #16181d; line-height: 1.4; }
.sxs-row:hover b { color: var(--acc, #0d2754); }
.sxs-row em { font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; color: #9aa5b2; white-space: nowrap; }
.sxs-chips { padding: 8px 6px; }
.sxs-chips > div { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; padding: 2px 6px; }
.sxs-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #b45309; background: #fff6ea; border: 1px solid #f3ddb8; border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 11px; text-decoration: none; }
.sxs-chip:hover { background: #b45309; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.sxs-chip:hover .sni { color: #fff; }
.sxs-chip .sni { color: #b45309; }
.sxs-chip em { font-style: normal; font-size: 10px; opacity: .7; }
.sxs-empty { padding: 14px 12px; font-size: 13px; color: #6b7a92; }
.sxs-all { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin: 6px; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 10px; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0d2754, #1e3a6e); color: #fff !important; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; }
.sxs-all:hover { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #b45309, #d97706); text-decoration: none; }
.sxs-all .sni { color: #ffb020; }

/* mobile shell: the top never overflows or overlaps */
.tb-d-short, .tbq-short { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
	/* ONE line, always: short day and month, compact pills, nothing wraps. */
	.topbar .wrap { flex-wrap: nowrap; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; gap: 8px; min-height: 0; }
	.tb-date { display: inline-flex; font-size: 11px; }
	.tb-d-full, .tbq-full { display: none; }
	.tb-d-short, .tbq-short { display: inline; }
	.tb-quick { display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 5px; }
	.tb-quick a { margin-left: 0; padding: 2px 8px; font-size: 10.5px; }
	.tb-quick .sni { width: 11px; height: 11px; }
	.masthead { overflow-x: clip; }
	.masthead-grid { gap: 8px; padding-top: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; }
	.mast-search { max-width: none; }
	.mast-quick { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
	.mast-quick .mq { padding: 5px 10px 5px 6px; gap: 6px; }
	.mq-ico { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
	.mq-ico .sni { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
	.mast-quick b { font-size: 11px; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
	.tb-quick a { font-size: 10px; padding: 2px 6px; }
	.tb-date { font-size: 10px; }
	.mast-quick b { font-size: 10px; }
}

/* the wire inside the nav bar (mobile): dark ink on the white bar, and it
   must override the topbar's mobile display:none once it moves here */
.mnav-tickslot { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
	.mnav-tickslot { display: block; flex: 1; min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 4px; }
	.mnav-tickslot .tb-wire { display: block !important; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent); }
	.mnav-tickslot .tb-wire-track a { color: #2b3440; font-size: 12px; }
	.mnav-tickslot .tb-wire-track a i { color: #b45309; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   TRANSLATE DOOR: our own skin over the free Google website translator.
   The page smokes out, changes tongue, and smokes back in.
   ===================================================================== */
/* v1 translate-door skin retired: the gradient capsule below owns it */

/* the language card */
.mast-quick { position: relative; }
.st-card { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); right: 0; z-index: 390; width: 330px; max-width: calc(100vw - 24px); background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 20, 45, .22), 0 2px 10px rgba(10, 20, 45, .08); padding: 16px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px) scale(.98); pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .22s, transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2, .9, .3, 1.2); }
.st-card.is-open { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
.st-card-head { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #3b4bbf; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.st-lang { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; width: 100%; gap: 1px; background: #f7f8fd; border: 1.5px solid #e3e7f6; border-radius: 10px; padding: 8px 12px; cursor: pointer; font: inherit; text-align: left; transition: all .18s; }
.st-lang:hover { border-color: #3b4bbf; background: #eef1fd; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.st-lang b { font-size: 15px; color: #14213a; }
.st-lang span { font-size: 10.5px; color: #7b86a3; }
.st-lang--suggest { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #eef1fd, #fdf3e6); border-color: #b45309; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.st-lang--suggest b { font-size: 17px; }
.st-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 7px; }
.st-card-foot { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 10.5px; color: #8a94a3; line-height: 1.5; }

/* the cancel pill while translated */
.st-pill { position: fixed; left: 16px; bottom: 16px; z-index: 9998; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: #14213a; color: #fff; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 8px 8px 16px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 20, 45, .35); animation: st-pill-in .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .9, .3, 1.2) both; }
@keyframes st-pill-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } }
.st-pill span { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; }
.st-pill button { border: 0; background: #ffb020; color: #14213a; font-weight: 900; font-size: 12px; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 13px; cursor: pointer; }
.st-pill button:hover { background: #ffc14d; }

/* the smoke: content blurs, lifts and dissolves; the new tongue drifts in */
.st-smoke-out body { animation: st-smoke-out .65s ease forwards; }
.st-smoke-in body { animation: st-smoke-in .9s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both; }
@keyframes st-smoke-out { to { opacity: 0; filter: blur(16px) saturate(.6); transform: translateY(-22px) scale(1.015); } }
@keyframes st-smoke-in { from { opacity: 0; filter: blur(16px) saturate(.6); transform: translateY(18px) scale(.99); } to { opacity: 1; filter: none; transform: none; } }

/* google's own chrome never shows: our UI is the only UI */
.st-gte-holder, #goog-gt-tt, .goog-te-balloon-frame, .goog-te-banner-frame, .skiptranslate iframe { display: none !important; }
body { top: 0 !important; }
.goog-text-highlight { background: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; }
font[style] { background: none !important; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .st-smoke-out body, .st-smoke-in body, .st-pill { animation: none; } }

/* translate on mobile: the card becomes a bottom sheet, the smoke gets a
   dark ground so the dissolve reads as smoke, not a white flash */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
	.st-card { position: fixed; top: auto; left: 10px; right: 10px; bottom: 10px; width: auto; max-height: 72vh; overflow-y: auto; transform: translateY(24px) scale(.99); padding-bottom: calc(14px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
	.st-card.is-open { transform: none; }
	.st-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.st-pill { left: 10px; bottom: calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
}
html.st-smoke-out, html.st-smoke-in { background: radial-gradient(700px 380px at 50% 25%, #22365f, #0b1f3f); }
.st-smoke-out body { will-change: opacity, filter, transform; }

/* translate v2: in-place, no reload. The old text DROPS away; once the new
   tongue is set underneath, it FORMS UP from below. Butter, not glitch. */
html.st-anim body { transition: opacity .5s cubic-bezier(.45, 0, .6, .3), transform .5s cubic-bezier(.45, 0, .6, .3), filter .5s ease; }
html.st-down body { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); filter: blur(9px); }
html.st-up body { transition: none !important; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); filter: blur(9px); }

/* the door asks in the reader's own script and gently pulses for attention */
.mq--tr b i { font-style: normal; color: #15803d; }
.st-pulse { animation: st-pulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes st-pulse {
	0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(59, 75, 191, .38); }
	55% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(59, 75, 191, 0); }
}
.mq--tr.is-working .mq-ico .sni { animation: st-spin 1s linear infinite; }
@keyframes st-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	html.st-anim body { transition: none; }
	.st-pulse, .mq--tr.is-working .mq-ico .sni { animation: none; }
}

/* translate v3: the door flips to a clear Back to English state */
/* v1 is-on skin retired */
.st-pill span { cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline dotted rgba(255, 255, 255, .5); text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* =====================================================================
   THE THREE DOORS, 2026 EDITION: glass capsules, gradient icon tiles,
   and a translate door that glows like an invitation.
   ===================================================================== */
.mast-quick { gap: 10px; }
.mast-quick .mq { position: relative; overflow: hidden; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 7px 18px 7px 9px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #e6eaf3; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f7f9fd); box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(20, 33, 58, .05), 0 6px 16px rgba(20, 33, 58, .05); transition: transform .2s cubic-bezier(.2, .9, .3, 1.3), box-shadow .25s, border-color .2s; cursor: pointer; font: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.mast-quick .mq:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); text-decoration: none; }
.mast-quick .mq-ico { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), 0 4px 10px rgba(20, 33, 58, .18); }
.mast-quick .mq-ico .sni { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.mast-quick b { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1px; color: #1c2740; white-space: nowrap; }

.mast-quick .mq--quiz { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #fdf6f6); }
.mast-quick .mq--quiz .mq-ico { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f87171, #b91c1c); }
.mq--quiz:hover { border-color: #ef9a9a; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(185, 28, 28, .18); }
.mast-quick .mq--elig { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f4fbf6); }
.mast-quick .mq--elig .mq-ico { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4ade80, #15803d); }
.mq--elig:hover { border-color: #9ed8b1; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(21, 128, 61, .18); }
.mq--quiz b { color: #7f1d1d; } .mq--elig b { color: #14532d; }

/* the invitation: indigo-violet, white script, a slow shine sweeping past */
.mast-quick .mq--tr, .mast-quick .mq--tr:hover { border: 1px solid #4338ca; }
.mast-quick .mq--tr { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #4f46e5, #7c3aed 65%, #6d28d9); padding: 8px 19px 8px 10px; }
.mast-quick .mq--tr .mq-ico { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); color: #fff; box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .25); }
.mast-quick .mq--tr b, .mast-quick .mq--tr.is-on b { color: #fff; line-height: 1.2; }
.mast-quick .mq--tr:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(79, 70, 229, .4); }
.mq--tr::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .35) 50%, transparent 70%); transform: translateX(-110%); }
.mq--tr.st-pulse::after { animation: st-sheen 3.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes st-sheen { 0%, 55% { transform: translateX(-110%); } 85%, 100% { transform: translateX(110%); } }
.mq--tr.st-pulse { animation: none; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(79, 70, 229, .35); }
.mast-quick .mq--tr.is-on { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #16a34a, #15803d); border-color: #14532d; }
.mast-quick .mq--tr.is-on:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(21, 128, 61, .4); }
.st-pill { display: none !important; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
	.mast-quick .mq { padding: 6px 14px 6px 7px; gap: 8px; }
	.mast-quick .mq-ico { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 10px; }
	.mast-quick b { font-size: 11.5px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .mq--tr.st-pulse::after { animation: none; } }

/* icon tiles: the svg sits dead center, no baseline drift from .sni */
.mast-quick .mq-ico .sni { display: block; vertical-align: 0; }
.mast-quick .mq { line-height: 1; }

/* =====================================================================
   NO HORIZONTAL SCROLL, ANYWHERE: the page body never pans sideways.
   Wide things scroll inside their own containers or wrap; long URLs and
   unbroken strings break instead of pushing the viewport.
   ===================================================================== */
html, body { overflow-x: clip; }
.entry, .iti-entry, .mc-entry, .cj-entry, .o4-entry { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.entry img, .entry iframe, .entry video, .entry embed { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
.entry a { word-break: break-word; }
.o4-3col > * { min-width: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.entry table { display: block; overflow-x: auto; white-space: normal; max-width: 100%; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   THE GLYPH RAIN: matrix, but ours - the target language's own letters
   falling in amber and indigo over deep navy while the page changes
   tongue. Devanagari rains for Hindi, Tamil for Tamil.
   ===================================================================== */
.st-rain { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9990; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease; background: radial-gradient(900px 520px at 50% 18%, rgba(27, 43, 82, .96), rgba(8, 16, 34, .98)); }
.st-rain.is-on { opacity: 1; }
.st-rain i { position: absolute; top: 0; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre; line-height: 1.18; color: #ffb020; text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 176, 32, .65), 0 0 26px rgba(255, 176, 32, .25); transform: translateY(-100%); animation: st-fall linear infinite; user-select: none; }
.st-rain i:nth-child(3n) { color: #8ea6ff; text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(99, 102, 241, .6), 0 0 26px rgba(99, 102, 241, .25); }
.st-rain i:nth-child(7n) { color: #f4f7fb; opacity: .75; text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(244, 247, 251, .5); }
.st-rain i:nth-child(5n) { opacity: .55; }
@keyframes st-fall { to { transform: translateY(105vh); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .st-rain { display: none; } }

/* during the whole change of tongue the stage itself is dark navy - there
   is no instant, at any timing, where white can flash through */
html.st-anim { background: radial-gradient(900px 520px at 50% 18%, #1b2b52, #081022); }

/* =====================================================================
   WEIGHTLESS TEXT: on a change of tongue every visible piece of writing
   drifts off on its own gentle path - down, a little sideways, a soft
   turn - and the new language drifts back into the exact same places.
   The page never darkens, never flashes; only the words breathe.
   ===================================================================== */
.st-t { transition-property: transform, opacity, filter; transition-duration: .7s; transition-timing-function: var(--ste, ease); will-change: transform, opacity; }
.st-t.st-fall { transform: translate(var(--stx, 0), 86px) rotate(var(--str, 0)) scale(.96); opacity: 0; filter: blur(4px); }
.st-t.st-pre { transition: none !important; transform: translate(calc(var(--stx, 0) * -0.7), -56px) rotate(calc(var(--str, 0) * -1)) scale(1.03); opacity: 0; filter: blur(4px); }
/* the old full-page and rain stages are retired */
html.st-anim { background: none; }
html.st-anim body, html.st-down body, html.st-up body { animation: none; transition: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
.st-rain { display: none !important; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .st-t { transition: none !important; } }

/* ---------- Cover motion (Imagery): one per piece, drawn at random; still under reduced motion ---------- */
.single-cover { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.single-cover img { transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), filter .6s ease; will-change: transform; transform-origin: 50% 50%; }
.single-cover--kenburns img { animation: cover-kenburns 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes cover-kenburns { from { transform: scale(1) translate3d(0,0,0); } to { transform: scale(1.09) translate3d(-1.5%, -1%, 0); } }
.single-cover--lift { animation: cover-lift .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both; }
@keyframes cover-lift { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.single-cover--lift:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.single-cover--float { animation: cover-float 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes cover-float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.14); } 50% { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.18); } }
.single-cover--glow { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(14,122,110,.0); animation: cover-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes cover-glow { 0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.12); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.12), 0 0 0 6px rgba(14,122,110,.14), 0 0 48px rgba(14,122,110,.28); } }
.single-cover-sheen { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; border-radius: inherit; }
.single-cover--shine .single-cover-sheen { background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 38%, rgba(255,255,255,.28) 48%, rgba(255,255,255,.55) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.28) 52%, transparent 62%); background-size: 240% 100%; animation: cover-shine 6s ease-in-out infinite; mix-blend-mode: screen; }
@keyframes cover-shine { 0%, 20% { background-position: 120% 0; } 60%, 100% { background-position: -120% 0; } }
.single-cover--tilt img { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.single-cover--tilt .single-cover-sheen { background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent 55%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; }
.single-cover--tilt:hover .single-cover-sheen { opacity: 1; }
.single-cover figcaption { position: static; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .single-cover, .single-cover img, .single-cover-sheen { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; } .single-cover--shine .single-cover-sheen { display: none; } }

/* =========================
   JIJNAS LOGO: the wordmark SVG on its dark plate. The motion (the ? bobbing, the eyes looking
   about and winking, the sparks, the star, the dots) is written inside the SVG itself.
   ========================= */
.site-logo { display: inline-flex; font-size: 0; }
.jijnas-logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; background: #08080a; border-radius: 12px; padding: 5px 12px 4px; line-height: 0; -webkit-text-fill-color: initial; animation: none; }
.jijnas-mark { height: 46px; width: auto; display: block; overflow: visible; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .jijnas-mark { height: 40px; } .jijnas-logo { padding: 4px 10px 3px; } }

/* ---------- the phone showcase: a title either side of the logo, no plate, the logo's height, changing slowly with a soft fade ---------- */
.mast-show { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
	.masthead-grid .site-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; width: 100%; justify-self: stretch; }
	.masthead-grid .site-logo .jijnas-logo { flex: 0 0 auto; }
	.mast-show { display: flex; align-items: center; flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; max-width: 168px; height: 47px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; color: #23262d; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; }
	.mast-show--left { justify-content: flex-end; text-align: right; }
	.mast-show--right { justify-content: flex-start; text-align: left; }
	.mast-show .ms-face { display: block; min-width: 0; transition: opacity 1.1s ease, transform 1.1s ease, filter 1.1s ease; }
	.mast-show .ms-face.is-out { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); filter: blur(2px); }
	.mast-show .ms-bg, .mast-show .ms-k, .mast-show .ms-flash { display: none; }
	.mast-show .ms-t { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: .1px; color: #23262d; }
	.mast-show:active .ms-t { color: #0d2754; }
	@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .mast-show .ms-face { transition: none !important; } }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
	.mast-show .ms-t { font-size: 10.5px; }
}
}

/* =========================
   BREADCRUMB: one trail under the navigation on every page, the same trail the schema carries
   ========================= */
.crumbs { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line, #e6ebf2); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1; }
.crumbs-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; min-height: 40px; }
.crumbs-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 6px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 calc(100% - 28px), transparent); }
.crumbs-list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.crumbs-list li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; white-space: nowrap; color: var(--ink-soft, #5b6778); }
.crumbs-list a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--ink-soft, #5b6778); text-decoration: none; padding: 6px 9px; border-radius: 999px; transition: background .15s, color .15s; }
.crumbs-list a:hover, .crumbs-list a:focus-visible { background: var(--bg-soft, #f3f6fa); color: var(--accent, #0d2754); outline: none; }
.crumbs-home a { padding-left: 6px; }
.crumbs-home svg { flex: none; }
.crumbs-list .is-current > span { display: inline-block; padding: 6px 9px; color: var(--ink, #111827); font-weight: 700; max-width: 46vw; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.crumbs-sep { flex: none; color: #b7c0cc; }
.crumbs-more { display: none; border: 0; background: var(--bg-soft, #f3f6fa); color: var(--ink-soft, #5b6778); border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 9px; font: inherit; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1; }
.crumbs-up { flex: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--accent, #0d2754); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12.5px; padding: 6px 10px; border: 1px solid var(--line, #e6ebf2); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; transition: background .15s, border-color .15s; }
.crumbs-up:hover { background: var(--bg-soft, #f3f6fa); border-color: var(--accent, #0d2754); }
.crumbs-up span { max-width: 220px; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
	.crumbs-wrap { min-height: 38px; gap: 10px; }
	.crumbs-home-text { display: none; }
	.crumbs-list .is-mid { display: none; }
	.crumbs.is-open .is-mid { display: inline-flex; }
	.crumbs-list li:nth-child(2) .crumbs-more { display: inline-block; margin-right: 2px; }
	.crumbs.is-open .crumbs-more { display: none; }
	.crumbs-list .is-current > span { max-width: 54vw; }
	.crumbs-up span { display: none; }
	.crumbs-up { padding: 6px 8px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .crumbs-list a, .crumbs-up { transition: none; } }