These notable works are officially in the public domain as 2026 arrives

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

Public Policy Vs. Public Administration: Which Is Right For You?

Meghan Gallagher is a Seattle-based freelance content writer and strategist. She has a B.S. in Marketing Management and a background in digital marketing for healthcare, nonprofit, and higher ...
News Medical

What is Public Health, and Why is it Important?

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 ...
Investopedia

Going Public: What It Is and How It Works

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 ...

Jeffco Public Schools’ budget deficit increases to $49 million as enrollment drops more than expected

Jeffco Public Schools notified 50 employees last month that their jobs will be eliminated at the end of the school year as ...

Bowie’s childhood home to be opened to the public

Almost 10 years after his death, David Bowie's childhood home has been acquired with plans to open it to the public in future ...
PBS

House where David Bowie grew up set to open to public in London next year

The trust said Thursday that it aims to open the house in late 2027 for public visits and creative workshops for children.