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

A year after their film debut, “The Cocoanuts,” entered the public domain, the Marx Brothers’ beloved “Animal Crackers” joins it, as they entered their prime of high cinematic antics. The film finds Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo invading a Long Island society party celebrating an explorer of Africa.

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 of nonprofit organizations are tax-exempt under Section ...

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Public will appeal to traders looking for low-cost options brokers and access to many types of assets. But customer support is limited, and the broker nickel-and-dimes non-Premium members for certain types of trades. Many or all of the products on this ...

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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, an appointed official, or a member of government staff.

Mary Hall is a editor for Investopedia's Advisor Insights, in addition to being the editor of several books and doctoral papers. Mary received her bachelor's in English from Kent State University with a business minor and writing concentration. Hans ...

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The important starting point in developing a concept for any public space is to identify the talents and assets within the community: people who can provide a historical perspective, valuable insights into how the area functions, an understanding of the ...

This year, my organization helped over 50,000 public employees across America exercise their First Amendment rights to opt out of union membership and dues. That single number represents something