Salon, internet’s oldest general interest publication, shuts down after 31 years
Salon, one of the first and most prominent online publications, closes its doors after 31 years of existence. Founded in San Francisco in 1995, the site has been recognized for its journalism, publishing, and arts content. Over the years, Salon has grown to become one of the oldest general interest publications on the internet.
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Published 05 Nov 2026, 21:27 UTC · Updated 05 Nov 2026, 21:52 UTC
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