/*
Theme Name: Startup Reporter Master
Theme URI: https://startupreporter.in/
Author: Startup Reporter
Description: Dynamic Startup & Business Intelligence newsroom theme built from the locked Startup Reporter master layout.
Version: 2.0.0
Text Domain: startup-reporter
*/


:root{
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 --muted:#66707e;--paper:#fff;--bg:#f4f5f7;--line:#e4e7ec;--soft:#fff7f6;
 --gold:#e3a84c;--green:#1d9b69;--shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(14,24,38,.08);
}
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/* WordPress dynamic layer — preserves the master layout */
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