Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Will America Collapse?
His book, “Peak Human: What We Can Learn from History’s Greatest Civilizations,” looks at the “golden ages” of Ancient Athens ...
When it's time to set a boundary in a fraught relationship, how do you know the right one to set? Therapist KC Davis talks ...
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The Pied Piper of the digital age: Why India must shield young minds from algorithmic enchantment
In the medieval legend of Hamelin, a town plagued by rats turns to a mysterious Piper. With a melodious tune, he lures the ...
Former Los Angeles Laker Christian Wood believes his ex-girlfriend and mother to his son played a role in an attempt on his ...
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Something Big Just Changed for Betty Boop
A major copyright shift just made Betty Boop’s earliest version free to use — but merch sellers should read the fine print.
The new year is bringing new life to some classic works. In the U.S., copyright protection expires after 95 years. That means ...
A look at some of the works going into the public domain in 2026, like the characters Betty Boop and Miss Marple, the first film adaptation of "All Quiet on the Western Front" and many classic songs ...
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