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

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 first of January ushers in a new year, a new month and new entries to the list of works in the public domain. While 2024 saw many popular intellectual properties lose copyright protection — ...

Now, with the data from our latest America’s 100 Greatest Public ranking, we’re applying the same method to determine which state has the greatest public golf. What is so interesting when you compare ...

Though Congress cut $500 million from NPR and PBS stations, vanishingly few have closed their doors. Angst about their ...

Public health involves a collective social effort to enhance health and prevent communicable and non-communicable diseases. Public health fulfills its mission through organized, interdisciplinary ...

Government Ethics refer to the unique set of duties that public officials owe to the public that they serve. These duties arise upon entering the public work force either as an elected representative, ...