Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.

Literally thousands of works are entering the public domain this year, but here are some highlights: Betty Boop, obvs. But ...

The appointment of a fervent vaccine opponent — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — as secretary of the Department of Health and Human ...

Nonprofit organizations play a key role in the social and economic well-being of a country. They benefit society in ways that the private sector might not, which is part of the reason why a majority ...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting said Friday it would begin winding down its operations after its funding was eliminated by the Trump administration and Congress. The CPB is a private nonprofit ...

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The Penn State Board of Trustees spent more time publicly discussing university business in 2025, but the discussion focused ...

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