/*
Theme Name: PulseWire News
Theme URI: https://example.com/pulsewire-news
Author: PulseWire
Description: A sharp, responsive editorial theme for US-focused news sites.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.2
Requires PHP: 7.4
Text Domain: pulsewire-news
*/

:root{--ink:#10131a;--paper:#f5f2ea;--paper-bright:#fffdf7;--line:#c9c7c0;--cobalt:#1649ff;--orange:#ff4d18;--muted:#666a70}
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@keyframes pulsewire-blink{50%{opacity:.35}}
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