/* ============================================================
   assets/css/hero.css — VoyageCore Hero Section
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Section wrapper ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-hero__bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Width variants */
.vc-hero--width-full { width: 100%; }
.vc-hero--width-wrapper .vc-container,
.vc-hero--width-wide .vc-container { max-width: var(--vc-container, 1200px); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.vc-container--wide { max-width: 90vw !important; }

/* ── LAYOUT 1: Full width ─────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-hero__inner--layout1 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ── LAYOUT 2: Big + 4 grid ──────────────────────────────── */
.vc-hero__inner--layout2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.vc-hero__grid4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4px;
}

/* ── LAYOUT 3: Big + 2 stack ─────────────────────────────── */
.vc-hero__inner--layout3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
    gap: 4px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.vc-hero__stack2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

/* ── LAYOUT 4: Fullscreen + thumb nav ─────────────────────── */
.vc-hero__inner--layout4 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.vc-hero__thumbnav {
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.vc-hero__thumbnav::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.vc-thumbnav__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: #aaa;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 180px;
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: all .25s;
    text-align: left;
}
.vc-thumbnav__item.is-active,
.vc-thumbnav__item:hover {
    color: #fff;
    border-top-color: var(--vc-primary, #00b4cc);
}
.vc-thumbnav__item img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 42px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vc-thumbnav__meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.vc-thumbnav__cat  { font-size: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; color: var(--vc-primary, #00b4cc); }
.vc-thumbnav__title { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; }

/* ── LAYOUT 5: Cards carousel ────────────────────────────── */
.vc-hero__inner--layout5 {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
}
.vc-slider__track--cards {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 0;
}
.vc-slider__slide--card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100% / 3);
}

/* ── LAYOUT 6: 50/50 split ───────────────────────────────── */
.vc-hero__inner--layout6 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4px;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CARD STYLES
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Card Overlay (base for overlay, magazine, cinematic) ── */
.vc-hero-card--card-overlay,
.vc-hero-card--card-magazine,
.vc-hero-card--card-cinematic {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.vc-hero-card__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.vc-hero-card--card-overlay:hover .vc-hero-card__bg,
.vc-hero-card--card-magazine:hover .vc-hero-card__bg,
.vc-hero-card--card-cinematic:hover .vc-hero-card__bg {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vc-hero-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Magazine: stronger gradient + top badge */
.vc-hero-card--card-magazine .vc-hero-card__overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.92) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Cinematic: centered layout */
.vc-hero-card--card-cinematic .vc-hero-card__overlay {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.vc-hero-card--card-cinematic .vc-hero-card__body {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vc-hero-card__body {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* ── Card Split ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-hero-card--card-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-hero-card--card-split .vc-hero-card__image {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.vc-hero-card--card-split .vc-hero-card__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s;
}
.vc-hero-card--card-split:hover .vc-hero-card__image img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.vc-hero-card--card-split .vc-hero-card__body {
    position: static;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 40px;
    gap: 12px;
    background: #fff;
}

/* ── Card Caption ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-hero-card--card-caption {
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-hero-card--card-caption .vc-hero-card__image {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.vc-hero-card--card-caption .vc-hero-card__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s;
    display: block;
}
.vc-hero-card--card-caption:hover .vc-hero-card__image img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.vc-hero-card--card-caption .vc-hero-card__cat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
}
.vc-hero-card__body--below {
    position: static !important;
    padding: 20px 0 !important;
    color: #222 !important;
    background: transparent;
}
.vc-hero-card__body--below .vc-hero-card__title a { color: #222; }

/* ── Card List ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-hero-card--card-list {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}
.vc-hero-card--card-list:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.vc-hero-card__thumb img {
    width: 90px;
    height: 65px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vc-hero-card--card-list .vc-hero-card__body {
    position: static;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 4px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* ── Card Minimal ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vc-hero-card--card-minimal {
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.vc-hero-card--card-minimal:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SHARED CARD ELEMENTS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vc-hero-card__cat {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vc-primary, #00b4cc);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    width: fit-content;
}
.vc-hero-card--card-magazine .vc-hero-card__cat {
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 5px 12px;
}

.vc-hero-card__title {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
}
.vc-hero-card__title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity .2s;
}
.vc-hero-card__title a:hover { opacity: .8; }

.vc-hero-card__excerpt {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: .85;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vc-hero-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    opacity: .75;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.vc-hero-card__meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

.vc-hero-card__readmore {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    opacity: .9;
    width: fit-content;
    transition: gap .2s;
}
.vc-hero-card__readmore:hover { gap: 10px; opacity: 1; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SLIDER ENGINE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vc-hero--slider .vc-hero__inner--layout1,
.vc-hero--slider .vc-hero__inner--layout4 {
    position: relative;
}

.vc-slider__track {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-slider__slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
}

/* Fade mode */
.vc-hero-section[data-transition="fade"] .vc-slider__track {
    position: relative;
}
.vc-hero-section[data-transition="fade"] .vc-slider__slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .6s ease;
}
.vc-hero-section[data-transition="fade"] .vc-slider__slide:first-child,
.vc-hero-section[data-transition="fade"] .vc-slider__slide.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    position: relative;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Slider arrows */
.vc-slider__btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    color: #fff;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.vc-slider__btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.vc-slider__btn--prev { left: 20px; }
.vc-slider__btn--next { right: 20px; }

/* Layout 4: offset arrows above thumbnav */
.vc-hero__inner--layout4 .vc-slider__btn {
    top: calc(50% - 30px);
}

/* Dots */
.vc-slider__dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}
.vc-hero--has-dots .vc-slider__dots { bottom: 60px; }
.vc-slider__dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all .2s;
}
.vc-slider__dot.is-active {
    background: #fff;
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vc-hero__inner--layout2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vc-hero__grid4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .vc-hero__inner--layout3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vc-slider__slide--card { flex: 0 0 50%; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vc-hero__inner--layout6 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vc-hero--card-split .vc-hero-card--card-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vc-hero-card__body { padding: 20px; }
    .vc-hero__thumbnav { display: none; }
    .vc-slider__slide--card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
    .vc-hero__grid4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .vc-hero-card__title { font-size: clamp(18px, 4vw, 28px) !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vc-hero__grid4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vc-slider__btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LAYOUT 7 — Travel Cards Carousel
   Portrait cards with image + caption below, 5 visible
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vc-hero__inner--layout7 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 28px 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.vc-l7__btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid #ccc;
    background: #fff;
    color: #333;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: all .2s;
    flex: 0 0 40px;
    margin: 0 16px;
}
.vc-l7__btn:hover { border-color: #222; color: #000; }

.vc-l7__viewport {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-width: 0;
}

.vc-l7__track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    gap: 20px;
}

.vc-l7__slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 60px) / 4);
    min-width: 0;
}

.vc-l7__card {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
.vc-l7__card:hover .vc-l7__img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.vc-l7__img-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
}
.vc-l7__img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}

.vc-l7__body {
    padding: 16px 4px 4px;
    text-align: center;
}
.vc-l7__title {
    font-family: var(--vc-font, 'Be Vietnam Pro', sans-serif);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.vc-l7__desc {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #888;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-l7__readmore {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #555;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.vc-l7__card:hover .vc-l7__readmore { color: #000; border-color: #000; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vc-l7__slide { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 40px) / 3); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .vc-l7__slide { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 20px) / 2); }
    .vc-l7__btn { margin: 0 8px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LAYOUT 8 — Breaking News Slider
   Ticker bar + fullscreen hero + thumbnail strip
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vc-hero__inner--layout8 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Ticker top bar */
.vc-l8__ticker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    background: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-l8__ticker-label {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #1a1a2e;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.vc-l8__ticker-items {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    min-width: 0;
}
.vc-l8__ticker-item {
    display: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.vc-l8__ticker-item.is-active { display: block; }
.vc-l8__ticker-date {
    margin-left: 14px;
    color: #999;
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 11px;
}
.vc-l8__ticker-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vc-l8__nav-btn {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    background: #fff;
    color: #555;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 11px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all .2s;
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
}
.vc-l8__nav-btn:hover { border-color: #333; color: #000; }

/* Main stage */
.vc-l8__stage {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-l8__track {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}
.vc-l8__slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .7s ease;
}
.vc-l8__slide.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}
.vc-l8__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.03);
    transition: transform 6s ease;
}
.vc-l8__slide.is-active .vc-l8__bg { transform: scale(1); }
.vc-l8__gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,10,30,.92) 0%, rgba(10,10,30,.5) 45%, transparent 80%);
}
.vc-l8__content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 40px 40px 32px;
    z-index: 2;
}
.vc-l8__title {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    max-width: 700px;
}
.vc-l8__title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.vc-l8__title a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.vc-l8__excerpt {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    max-width: 600px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-l8__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}
.vc-l8__avatar {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.vc-l8__dot { opacity: .5; }

/* Bottom thumbnail strip */
.vc-l8__strip {
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(10,10,30,.95);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.vc-l8__strip::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.vc-l8__strip-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    cursor: pointer;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 160px;
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: all .25s;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: left;
}
.vc-l8__strip-item.is-active,
.vc-l8__strip-item:hover {
    color: #fff;
    border-top-color: #4aaeff;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.vc-l8__strip-item img {
    width: 56px; height: 40px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: .7;
    transition: opacity .2s;
}
.vc-l8__strip-item.is-active img,
.vc-l8__strip-item:hover img { opacity: 1; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vc-l8__content { padding: 24px 20px 20px; }
    .vc-l8__strip { display: none; }
    .vc-l8__ticker { padding: 8px 12px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LAYOUT 9 — Editorial Split
   Big feature left + article list right
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vc-hero__inner--layout9 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
    gap: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
    background: #faf8f5;
}

/* Left: Big featured card */
.vc-l9__main { position: relative; }
.vc-l9__featured {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.vc-l9__featured:hover .vc-l9__bg { transform: scale(1.04); }
.vc-l9__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.vc-l9__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.88) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.3) 50%, transparent 80%);
}
.vc-l9__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}
.vc-l9__body {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 36px 32px;
}
.vc-l9__title {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.vc-l9__excerpt {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-l9__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.vc-l9__avatar {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.vc-l9__dot { opacity: .5; }

/* Right: Sidebar list */
.vc-l9__sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border-left: 1px solid #f0ede8;
}
.vc-l9__item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ede8;
    transition: background .2s;
    flex: 1;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.vc-l9__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.vc-l9__item:hover { background: #f9f7f4; }
.vc-l9__thumb {
    width: 90px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-l9__thumb img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .4s;
}
.vc-l9__item:hover .vc-l9__thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.vc-l9__item-body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.vc-l9__item-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-l9__item-desc {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #777;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-l9__item-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #aaa;
}
.vc-l9__avatar-sm {
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.vc-l9__dot { opacity: .5; font-size: 10px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vc-hero__inner--layout9 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .vc-l9__thumb { width: 72px; height: 56px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vc-hero__inner--layout9 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .vc-l9__sidebar { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid #f0ede8; }
}