.articles-slider-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden; /* Keeps horizontal items hidden */
    /* ADD THESE: Create 'breathing room' for the shadow */
    padding: 40px 20px;
    margin: -40px -20px;
}

.articles-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    gap: 20px;
    /* Optional: ensures items stay aligned during the transition */
    align-items: center;
}

.article-card {
    /* (100% / 4) minus the gaps */
    min-width: calc(25% - 15px);
    height: 350px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

    .article-card:hover {
        border-color: var(--accent);
        transform: translateY(-10px); /* Increased slightly for better look */
        box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--accent-glow); /* Using the glow variable for a softer feel */
        z-index: 10; /* Ensures the shadow sits on top of neighboring cards */
    }


.article-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    padding: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(5, 7, 10, 0.95));
}

    .article-content h4 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        line-height: 1.3;
        /* Keep text from touching the edges */
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2; /* Limits title to 2 lines */
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

/* Mobile adjustments: Show 1 or 2 instead of 4 */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .article-card {
        min-width: calc(50% - 10px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .article-card {
        min-width: 100%;
    }
}