Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives

Betty Boop and “Blondie” are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026.
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Robert Anton Wilson's favorite puzzle-box mystery writer: John Dickson Carr

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Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon enters public domain

One of the greatest pulp mystery novels of all time is now in the public domain, and this remains one of the best noir ...
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Mamdani reverses course on mayoral control over NYC schools as he appoints Kamar Samuels chancellor

As he named a new schools chancellor Wednesday, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reversed course on a key but controversial campaign promise: to end mayoral control of the City public ...
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Hammett’s Planisphere

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Hammett’s Planisphere is a heavy ...
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Timothy Dashiell

Westminster jumped ahead of Guilford Park on the arm of Rory O'Connor, then closed out a state quarterfinal win with its punishing ground game.