On January 1, 2026, America's favorite teen detective officially escaped copyright protection. The first four Nancy Drew mysteries from 1930—The Secret of the Old Clock, The Hidden Staircase, The ...

Works from 1930 can now be used widely for free LMPC via Getty; Rachel Wisniewski/For the Washington Post Cartoons like Betty Boop, books like the Nancy Drew series, movies like All Quiet on the ...

We've been getting more Mickey Mouse, Popeye and Winnie the Pooh comic books now that the characters have entered the public domain, where it comes to copyright, if not trademark. And still a little ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty Boop and "Blondie" are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The first appearances of the classic cartoon and comic characters are among the pieces of ...

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On January 1, 2026, copyrights will expire for comics, books, movies, musical compositions and other creative works from 1930, as well as sound recordings from 1925 Ellen Wexler - Assistant Editor, ...

The vibes around the New Orleans Saints are very high right now. New Orleans seemingly has found the long-term quarterback of the future in Tyler Shough, has won four games in a row, and team legend ...

Chinese researchers have released the world’s first software for lunar timekeeping, a tool designed to support precise navigation and landings as a new global race to the moon gathers pace. Clocks ...

The first full moon of the year 2026 is going to occur on January 3, 2026. This full moon, also known as the "wolf moon," is going to be a spectacular celestial event that is both holy and fortunate ...

What it means: The first full moon of the year is traditionally called the Wolf Moon, named for the wolf howls heard in the cold of winter. Why it’s special: This one is a supermoon, meaning the Moon ...

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet took a big step in their relationship over the weekend. The “Kardashians” star and the actor showed love for each other on social media after she supported him at ...