Here is a list of links to sites that offer news and information on the internet. Some are technical, and some are more general information.

General News
BBC News - International news and stories
The Economist - Economics and financial news
National Geographic - Fascinating site with science and nature news and information
The Irish Times - Irish Times news website

Technical and Computer News
The Register - Science and technology news
Boing Boing - A general internet news web log
Slashdot - Technical and computer news with a forum
Fark - Computer related humour and satire
BBSpot - More computer and internet humour