.hb-blog-box-date {
    float: left;
    color: #000;
}
.hb-icon-search {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 10px;
  color: #222; /* darker for contrast */
}

.hb-icon-search:before {
  content: "\e002";
  font-size: 22px; /* icon size */
}