OT; Tired of Google Groups, any suggestions?

I just decided to go back to Free Agent after a too-long absence and,
alas, Forte has discontinued it to focus on their money-generating
options.

I looked at X News which sounds great, I was just wondering what
ya'll
use and like (BESIDES Google, thanks) before plunging into a
download.
OH - I want free, too.

Thanks,

Ricky