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 ...

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 efforts that address the physical, mental, and environmental ...

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.

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Gain the advanced knowledge you need to navigate the public sector at a leadership level with a Master of Business (MBA) in Public Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. This online master’s in public administration MBA program will teach ...

Jeffco Public Schools notified 50 employees last month that their jobs will be eliminated at the end of the school year as part of the district’s efforts to trim $45 million in spending.