/* ============================================
   LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS - Global Stylesheet
   Plus Jakarta Sans font, gradient buttons, professional design
   ============================================ */

/* --- Reset & Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    background: #fff;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    font-weight: 400;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: #0D47A1; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
a:hover { color: #1565C0; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; }

/* --- Utility --- */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); border: 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.section-pad { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 48px 0; }

/* --- Colors --- */
:root {
    --primary: #166534;
    --primary-light: #16a34a;
    --primary-dark: #14532d;
    --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #166534 0%, #16a34a 100%);
    --secondary: #ea580c;
    --secondary-light: #f97316;
    --secondary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #f97316 100%);
    --accent: #1d4ed8;
    --accent-light: #3b82f6;
    --bg: #ffffff;
    --bg-alt: #f8faf8;
    --bg-dark: #111827;
    --text: #111827;
    --text-light: #4b5563;
    --text-muted: #9ca3af;
    --border: #e5e7eb;
    --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.05), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --transition: .25s ease;
}

/* --- Typography --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); margin-bottom: 12px; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    max-width: 660px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.badge-primary { background: rgba(27,94,32,.1); color: var(--primary); }
.badge-secondary { background: rgba(230,81,0,.1); color: var(--secondary); }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .95rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(22,101,52,.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(22,101,52,.35);
}
.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--secondary-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(234,88,12,.25);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234,88,12,.35);
}
.btn-outline {
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: transparent;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(22,101,52,.2);
}
.btn-white {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}
.btn-white:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: .85rem; }

/* ============================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 72px;
}
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-icon {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.logo-name {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.logo-slogan {
    font-size: .65rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: .3px;
}

/* Desktop Nav */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}
.nav-menu > li { position: relative; }
.nav-menu > li > a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.nav-menu > li > a:hover,
.nav-menu > li > a.active {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(22,101,52,.07);
}
.nav-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.nav-arrow svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    fill: none;
}
.nav-menu > li:hover .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Mega Dropdown */
.mega-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    min-width: 560px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
}
.nav-menu > li:hover .mega-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.mega-dropdown a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: .88rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mega-dropdown a:hover {
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    color: var(--primary);
}
.mega-dropdown .dd-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mega-dropdown .dd-label { font-weight: 500; }

/* Simple dropdown */
.dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 8px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    transform: translateY(8px);
}
.nav-menu > li:hover .dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: .88rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.dropdown a:hover {
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px;
}
.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--text);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* ============================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ============================================ */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 720px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slides {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}
.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 20%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-slide::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}
.hero-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2,15,5,.55) 0%, rgba(6,30,14,.75) 30%, rgba(8,35,18,.85) 65%, rgba(5,20,10,.92) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 860px;
    padding: 140px 0 100px;
}

/* Eyebrow Badge */
.hero-slider .hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: rgba(74,222,128,.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #86efac;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.eyebrow-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #4ade80;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Headings */
.hero-slider h1,
.hero-slide-heading {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.12;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.hero-slider h1 span {
    color: #86efac;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(74,222,128,.25);
}

/* Description */
.hero-slider .hero-description {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Highlight Tags */
.hero-highlights {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.hero-highlights li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hero-highlights li::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: #4ade80;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: .7rem;
}

/* Slider Buttons */
.hero-slider .hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a 0%, #15803d 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(22,163,74,.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(22,163,74,.5);
    transition: all .3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e 0%, #16a34a 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(22,163,74,.5), 0 0 0 0 rgba(22,163,74,.6);
    color: #fff;
}
.btn-hero-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: all .3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Slider Dots */
.hero-slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 18px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 5;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}
.hero-dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .3s;
    padding: 0;
}
.hero-dot.active {
    background: #4ade80;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(74,222,128,.6);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}
.hero-dot:hover:not(.active) {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

/* Slider Arrows */
.hero-slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(22,163,74,.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .3s ease;
    border: 2px solid rgba(74,222,128,.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.hero-slider-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(22,163,74,.8);
    border-color: rgba(74,222,128,.6);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(22,163,74,.4);
}
.hero-arrow-prev { left: 24px; }
.hero-arrow-next { right: 24px; }

/* ============================================
   STATS BAR
   ============================================ */
.stats-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2a17 0%, #14532d 50%, #166534 100%);
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-bar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%; right: -10%;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74,222,128,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.stats-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}
.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 24px 40px;
    position: relative;
}
.stat-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(74,222,128,.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #4ade80;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stat-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.stat-number {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #4ade80;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    min-width: 3.5ch;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat-label {
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Section with image background */
.section-bg-image {
    position: relative;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}
.section-bg-image .section-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,24,39,.85) 0%, rgba(22,101,52,.75) 100%);
}
.section-bg-image .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.section-bg-image h2,
.section-bg-image p,
.section-bg-image .hero-stat-number { color: #fff; }
.section-bg-image .hero-stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* Legacy hero selectors kept for inner pages */
.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
}
.hero-stat { text-align: center; }
.hero-stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: .5; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

/* ============================================
   CATEGORY CARDS GRID
   ============================================ */
.categories-section { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.category-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(170px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}
.category-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.category-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
}
.category-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.category-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.category-card h3 {
    font-size: .92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================
   FEATURED / POPULAR ARTICLES
   ============================================ */
.article-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.article-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    color: var(--text);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.article-card:hover .article-card-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.article-card .article-card-img { transition: transform .4s ease; }
.article-card-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
.article-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 20%;
}
.article-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.article-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.article-card-body p {
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    flex: 1;
}
.article-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.read-more-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}
.read-more-link:hover { gap: 8px; }

/* ============================================
   STATS / COUNTERS BAR
   ============================================ */
.stats-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111827 0%, #1f2937 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 56px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}
.stat-item {}
.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #4ade80;
    display: block;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.stat-label {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ============================================
   AUDIENCE SECTION (Who Are You?)
   ============================================ */
.audience-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}
.audience-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.audience-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: #f0fdf4;
}
.audience-card .aud-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.audience-card h3 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; }

/* ============================================
   STATE MAP / FINDER SECTION
   ============================================ */
.state-finder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #dcfce7 50%, #f0fdf4 100%);
}
.state-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}
.state-link {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.state-link:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(22,101,52,.2);
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS
   ============================================ */
.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.step-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    position: relative;
}
.step-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22,101,52,.25);
}
.step-card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-light); }

/* ============================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================ */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14532d 0%, #166534 40%, #16a34a 100%);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 72px 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin: 0 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.cta-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ============================================
   CHARTS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.chart-container {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.chart-container canvas { max-height: 340px; }
.charts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ============================================ */
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    background: #fff;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-toggle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .35s ease;
}
.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 24px 20px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================ */
.breadcrumb {
    padding: 16px 0;
    font-size: .82rem;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-muted); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0 6px; }
.breadcrumb .current { color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }

/* ============================================
   ARTICLE / CONTENT PAGE
   ============================================ */
.article-hero {
    padding: 120px 0 48px;
    background: var(--bg-alt);
}
.article-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.answer-snippet {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: #f0f9f0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    margin: 24px 0;
}
/* Article Layout (content + sidebar) */
.article-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}
.article-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 48px 0;
}
/* Sidebar */
.article-sidebar {
    padding-top: 48px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}
.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-widget h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.sidebar-widget p {
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.sidebar-widget ul {
    padding-left: 0;
}
.sidebar-widget li {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: .88rem;
    padding-left: 16px;
    position: relative;
}
.sidebar-widget li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 8px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-light);
}
.article-content h2 {
    margin: 40px 0 16px;
    padding-top: 16px;
}
.article-content h3 {
    margin: 28px 0 12px;
}
.article-content p { color: var(--text-light); }
.article-content ul,
.article-content ol {
    margin: 16px 0;
    padding-left: 24px;
}
.article-content li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    list-style: disc;
}
.article-content ol li { list-style: decimal; }

/* Steps inside articles (div.step structure) */
.article-content .steps-section {
    margin: 28px 0;
}
.article-content .steps-section .step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.article-content .steps-section .step .step-number {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(22,101,52,.2);
    margin: 0;
}
.article-content .steps-section .step .step-content h3 {
    margin: 2px 0 6px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.article-content .steps-section .step .step-content p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: .92rem;
}

/* Need More Help CTA */
.cta-help-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14532d 0%, #166534 40%, #16a34a 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin: 40px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-help-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    right: -15%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.cta-help-box h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cta-help-box p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: .95rem;
}
.cta-help-box .btn {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.cta-help-box .btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

/* Related section improved */
.related-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.related-section .article-card {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* Table */
.table-responsive { overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0; }
table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: .9rem;
}
th, td {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
th {
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .82rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    color: var(--text-light);
}
tr:hover td { background: rgba(27,94,32,.02); }

/* CTA Box inside articles */
.cta-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9f0 0%, #e8f5e9 100%);
    border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    margin: 32px 0;
}
.cta-box h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.cta-box ul { padding-left: 0; }
.cta-box li {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
}
.cta-box li::before {
    content: '\2192';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.cta-box li a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }
.cta-box li a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Info Box inside articles */
.info-box {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px 28px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.info-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e8f5e9;
}
.info-box ul { padding-left: 0; }
.info-box li {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}
.info-box li::before {
    content: '\2713';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Sources */
.sources {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sources h2 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sources ul { padding-left: 20px; }
.sources li { list-style: disc; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: .85rem; }
.sources a { color: var(--accent); }

/* Related Articles at bottom */
.related-section {
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    clear: both;
}
.related-section .article-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
.related-section .article-card-img {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* TOC */
.toc {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.toc h4 {
    font-size: .9rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text);
}
.toc ol {
    padding-left: 20px;
    counter-reset: toc;
}
.toc li {
    counter-increment: toc;
    list-style: decimal;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.toc a {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: .88rem;
}
.toc a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.site-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #111827 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    padding: 72px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
}
.footer-brand .logo {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
}
.footer-brand .logo-icon {
    height: 44px;
}
.footer-brand p {
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    margin: 16px 0;
    max-width: 300px;
}
.footer-brand .logo-name { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand .logo-slogan { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.footer-heading {
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    font-size: .88rem;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: #4ade80; }
.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS (scroll reveal)
   ============================================ */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.fade-in-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-24px);
    transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.fade-in-left.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}
.fade-in-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(24px);
    transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.fade-in-right.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}
.scale-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(.92);
    transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
}
.scale-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Staggered children */
.stagger-children > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
}
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .05s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .1s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .15s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .2s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .25s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .3s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: .35s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: .4s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: .45s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: .5s; }
.stagger-children.visible > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-slider { height: 650px; }
    .hero-slider-arrow { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    .hero-arrow-prev { left: 12px; }
    .hero-arrow-next { right: 12px; }
    .stat-item { padding: 20px 24px; }
    .stat-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .stat-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
    .charts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px; gap: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-pad { padding: 48px 0; }
    .hero-slider { height: auto; min-height: 560px; }
    .hero-slide { min-height: 560px; }
    .hero-slide-content { padding: 100px 0 60px; max-width: 100%; }
    .hero-slider-dots { bottom: 8px; }
    .hero-buttons { margin-bottom: 30px; }
    .hero-slider h1, .hero-slide-heading { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5.5vw, 2.2rem); }
    .hero-slider .hero-description { font-size: 1rem; }
    .hero-highlights { gap: 6px; }
    .hero-highlights li { font-size: .72rem; padding: 4px 10px; }
    .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-outline { padding: 14px 28px; font-size: .92rem; }
    .hero-slider-arrow { display: none; }
    .stats-bar-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
    .stat-item { padding: 16px 20px; }
    .stat-divider:nth-child(4) { display: none; }
    .stat-icon { display: none; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .stat-text { align-items: center; }
    .section-bg-image { background-attachment: scroll; }

    /* Mobile nav */
    .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
    .nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 72px;
        left: 0; right: 0;
        height: calc(100vh - 72px);
        height: calc(100dvh - 72px);
        background: #fff;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: 20px;
        gap: 0;
        overflow-y: auto;
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform var(--transition);
        z-index: 9999;
        box-shadow: -4px 0 24px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
    }
    .nav-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
    .nav-menu > li > a {
        padding: 14px 16px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
        border-radius: 0;
    }
    .mega-dropdown,
    .dropdown {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        min-width: 0;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        display: none;
        padding: 8px 16px;
        background: var(--bg-alt);
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        margin: 4px 0;
    }
    .mega-dropdown { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .nav-menu > li.dd-open .mega-dropdown,
    .nav-menu > li.dd-open .dropdown { display: grid; }

    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .article-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .article-sidebar { position: static; }
    .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-buttons .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .audience-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-stat-number { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    .state-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ============================================ */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22,101,52,.3);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    z-index: 999;
}
.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}
.back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================
   UPDATED DATE BADGE
   ============================================ */
.updated-date {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

/* ============================================
   PROGRESS BAR (reading progress)
   ============================================ */
.reading-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary);
    z-index: 999;
    transition: width .1s linear;
    width: 0%;
}