.hero_banner_slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 550px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-track {
    display: flex;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.slide {
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    object-fit: cover;
    background-position: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 1s ease-in-out;
}







/* Ensure the content overlays the slider */
.gradient {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}