/*
Theme Name: Hidden Chronicles
Description: English science and history magazine with 20 bundled articles, 8 categories, and a built-in content installer.
Version: 1.1.2
Requires at least: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
Text Domain: hidden-chronicles
License: GPL v2 or later
*/
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/* Homepage: six latest articles in two rows on desktop. */
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.home-news-grid .story h2{font-size:19px;line-height:1.35}
.home-news-grid .excerpt{font-size:13px}
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/* 1.1.2: reserve image space before loading, and let card text determine row height. */
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.side-stories .compact{height:auto;min-height:0}
.section-title{position:relative;isolation:isolate}