Today in History: October 4, American Taliban sentenced to 20 years

American Taliban sentenced to 20 years on October 4 in History Today is October 4, 2025, the 277th day of the year with 88 days left. In history, on this day in 2002, American Taliban John Walker Lindh received a 20-year sentence. In 1777, George Washington launched an assault in Germantown. In 1927, construction on … Read more

Caleb Williams calls Maxx Crosby “best player I’ve played against,” and Crosby responds

Caleb Williams praises Maxx Crosby as the “toughest opponent I’ve faced,” with Crosby’s grateful response Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby had a standout performance against Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, tipping three passes, intercepting one, and causing a fumble. Despite the Bears winning the game, Williams commended Crosby as the best player he’s faced in his … Read more

Skelton: Filling the middle-class housing gap

Skelton: Bridging the gap in middle-class housing A former state legislative leader criticizes Democrats in Sacramento for ignoring the housing needs of middle-class Californians and proposes a plan to help them buy new homes. Despite recent efforts to ease regulatory obstacles to home building, housing supply still falls short of demand, driving prices up. A … Read more