.simple-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 900px; /* Match slideWidth from bxSlider */
    height: 346px; /* Set a fixed height to prevent CLS. Adjust if necessary */
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.simple-slider .slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}

.simple-slider .slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.simple-slider .slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Ensures images cover the area without distortion */
}