[ UI BUG ] Workflow settings popup moves incorrectly when scrolling in GitHub Actions UI

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Title: [ UI BUG ] Workflow settings popup moves incorrectly when scrolling in GitHub Actions UI

Description:
In the GitHub Actions workflow page, there is a settings (gear) icon inside the workflow checks panel. When clicking the icon, a popup menu appears with options like:

• "Group by status"
• "No grouping"

However, when scrolling within the workflow checks list (process block), the popup does not stay anchored to the settings icon. Instead:

• The popup moves upward and disappears off the page when scrolling down.
• When scrolling back up, the popup reappears from the top.

This behavior suggests the popup is incorrectly positioned relative to the page scroll rather than the container.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Open any repository on GitHub.
2. Navigate to the Actions tab.
3. Open a workflow run.
4. In the checks section, locate the ⚙️ (settings) icon.
5. Click the icon to open the popup menu.
6. Scroll inside the checks list (not the whole page).

Expected Behavior:
The popup should remain anchored to the settings icon and move along with it (or close automatically when scrolling).

Actual Behavior:
The popup remains fixed relative to the viewport or page and moves out of position when scrolling the checks list.

Environment:

• OS: Windows 11
• Browser(s): Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Min Browser
• Device: Desktop

Impact:
This makes the UI confusing and difficult to use, especially when navigating long workflow logs.

Screenshots:
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