American singer-songwriter and humanitarian
US men’s national team secures knockout-round spot as fans sing John Denver’s Country Roads after a 2-0 victory; the moment captures a sense of belonging and national pride.
Citizens across the United States express resilience, unity, and pride ahead of a 250th Independence celebration. AP interviews capture personal takes on freedom, patriotism, and the role of national symbols, set against a backdrop of political division and public gatherings.