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The start of a new year can bring a surge of motivation around setting new goals, including financial resolutions. One way to help those goals become reality, financial experts say, is to make them as specific as possible. Then, track your progress, while allowing flexibility for unexpected challenges. “It’s easier to track progress when we know where we are going,” says Sylvie Scowcroft, a certified financial planner and founder of The Financial Grove in Cambridge, Massachusetts. That’s why she encourages her clients to set clearly defined goals, often related to paying off a specific debt, saving a certain amount per month or improving their credit score. Here are more tips from financial experts about crafting 2025 : Trying to accomplish too much can feel overwhelming. Instead, pick your priorities, says Cathleen Tobin, CFP and owner of Moonbridge Financial Design in Rhinebeck, New York. She suggests focusing on those big, often emotionally-driven goals to find motivation. “It’s more compelling than just a number,” she says. For example, do you want to make sure you’re on track for retirement or save money for a house? “Start there.” Scowcroft says she sees clients get tripped up by selecting overly broad goals, such as “get better with money.” Instead, she encourages people to select specific action items, such as “sign up for a budgeting tool and set aside time each month to learn where my money is going.” That level of specificity provides direction so you know what steps to take next, she adds. For example, if your top priority is to become debt-free, then your specific goal might be to pay off an extra $200 of your debt balance each month. Tobin says labeling so they correspond with goals can also help. An emergency fund could be named something like “Peace of mind in 2025,” so you remember why you’re saving every time you make a transfer. “It’s more motivating than just ‘emergency fund,’” Tobin says. Measuring your progress as the year unfolds is also a critical component of successful goal setting, Tobin says. She compares it to weight loss. If you want to lose 20 pounds by June, then you need to lose about a pound a week for the first six months of the year. Similarly, she says it helps to break savings goals into microsteps that specify what you need to do each week. Schedule a weekly or monthly check-in with yourself to make sure you are meeting those smaller goals along the way. You might want to review your debt payoff progress or check your , for example. “Being able to break it down into steps that can be done each week or twice a month really helps,” Tobin says. If your goal is to , then setting up an automatic transfer each month can help turn that goal into reality, as long as you know you have the money in your checking account to spare. “It reduces the mental load,” says Mike Hunsberger, CFP and owner of Next Mission Financial Planning in St. Charles, Missouri, where he primarily supports veterans and current members of the military. He recommends starting small to ease into the change. “I wouldn’t jump to double what you’re currently saving,” he says. For example, when it comes to saving in a retirement account, if you’re starting with a 3% contribution, you might want to bump it up to 4%, then slowly increase it from there. “My number one piece of advice is to start small, but make sure you scale over time,” Hunsberger adds. “Because it’s gradual, you probably won’t notice it impacting your lifestyle.” “Stay flexible,” Scowcroft says. “Part of it is just being kind to yourself and not being too rigid.” When unexpected challenges come up, such as a big unplanned expense, you might have to pause making progress on your goal and reset. You might even need to change your goal. Scowcroft says that doesn’t mean you “failed,” just that life changed your plans. Dwelling on any negativity won’t help your forward progress. Sharing your goals with a friend can also make it easier to reach them, Scowcroft says. “It really helps to have an accountability buddy,” she says. She suggests putting a regular “money date” with your friend on the calendar so you can ask each other how you’re doing, brainstorm any challenges or even . “It’s a fun excuse to meet up with a friend.”Scotts Miracle-Gro sees $2.16 million in stock sales by Hagedorn Partnership
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Morris Vance, who oversaw many changes during nearly 30 years as Vista’s city manager and mayor, has died at age 85, city officials announced Friday. Vance was hired as the city manager in 1981 after previously holding administrator jobs in Lomita, Carson and Los Angeles County. During his 17 years as Vista’s top employee, the city formed its redevelopment agency, created the Vista Business Park and Industrial Park that’s now home to more than 800 businesses, and built community assets including a library, a senior nutrition center, the Wave Waterpark, and several fire stations. After his tenure as city manager, Vance was elected mayor in 2002 and again in 2006. Under his leadership, the city passed Proposition L in 2006, which provided money for needed projects including fire stations, a sports park and renovations to the Moonlight Amphitheatre. “Morris Vance’s vision and commitment to Vista have left a profound and lasting impact on our community,” said City Manager John Conley in a written announcement. “He was a remarkable leader and a beloved member of our city who cared deeply about every resident,” Conley said. “His legacy will continue to inspire future generations.” The city tripled its law enforcement officers and introduced San Diego County’s first Community Oriented Policing Program during the Vance administration, the announcement states. He also prioritized Operation H.O.P.E., a collaborative winter shelter for homeless families and women. Beyond his official roles, Vance was a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, embodying the organization’s values and celebrating the achievements of local Eagle Scouts. Vance was born Sept. 20, 1939, in Fairview, Utah. His wife of 48 years, Janice T. Vance, died June 29, 2011. He is survived by their two sons, David and Tommy, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Australia has a remarkable history of outdoor cinema. Here’s why Netflix will never beat it
In 2024, the cannabis landscape in the United States experienced some developments, though federal legalization or removal from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) did not occur under the Biden administration, though that was promised to voters on a regular basis. “No one should be in jail for cannabis possession” was the refrain repeated by President Joe Biden , beginning with his March 2024 State of the Union — the first time marijuana was ever mentioned in such an illustrious political setting — all the way up to his mid-December 2024 commutation of 1500 people including a relatively small number of cannabis offenders. Federal Rescheduling? Delay And More Delay The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) initiated a review to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under the CSA. This move, following August 2023 Biden-directed recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, could have represented a historic shift in federal cannabis policy. But alas, it was never finalized. The move would have alleviate challenges related to taxation and research restrictions faced by the industry under the ongoing federal restrictions. Congress, Where Are You? Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), longtime cannabis reform advocate, said in a mid-December C-Span interview that Congress seems to be "trapped in time." "My work on cannabis legalization and working to end the failed war on drugs is one of my greatest areas of satisfaction and one of my greatest disappointments," said Blumenauer who has been involved in cannabis reform since 1973 when he was an Oregon state legislator. The incoming GOP-led Congress, at least so far, has not prioritized cannabis reform, thus diminishing prospects for supportive legislation. Read Also: Guns And Cannabis Don’t Mix In Kentucky: Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect On New Year’s Day But There Were State-Level Legalization Initiatives Several states presented cannabis-related measures during the November 2024 elections with mixed outcomes. Nebraska: Voters approved the legalization of medical cannabis , marking a significant policy change in a state where cannabis was previously entirely illegal. Florida: A well-funded campaign to legalize recreational marijuana failed to achieve the required 60% supermajority, despite substantial financial backing and public support. North Dakota and South Dakota: Both states rejected measures to legalize recreational marijuana, reflecting ongoing resistance in certain regions. How Did Market Dynamics Fair? The cannabis market faced economic challenges throughout 2024, with many U.S. and Canadian companies experiencing significant stock price declines . Factors contributing to this downturn included regulatory uncertainties, taxation issues and competition from rampant illicit markets. Notably, AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF MSOS experienced a challenging 2024, with its stock price declining by approximately 48%, noted Benzinga PRO , indicating broader market struggles including the aforementioned regulatory challenges. Public Perception And Usage – Some Positive News Marijuana’s popularity continued to rise, with daily users in the U.S. surpassing alcohol consumers . This shift is attributed to changing legal statuses, increased public awareness of marijuana’s health benefits and the general acceptance of marijuana as a benign substance, the consumption of which has never resulted in any reported deaths. Now we just need a bit more support for rescheduling and maybe even legalization. Now Read: Trump Is First ‘Republican President’ With A Pathway To Cannabis Reform, Says Former Adviser Image: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.NoneHaaland penalty failure and Fernandes red card pile on woes for City and United in Premier League
In their final fixture of 2024, Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game midway through the opening period. Arsenal’s victory takes them back to within six points of leaders Liverpool, having played one match more than the Reds, and a point clear of Chelsea following their Boxing Day defeat to Fulham. Ipswich, although much improved in the second half, have now lost five of their last six games, and remain just one place off the bottom of the table, three points away from safety. 🎯 — Arsenal (@Arsenal) Mikel Arteta’s men have been rocked by Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury which could keep the England winger, who has nine goals and 13 assists this season, out of action for the next two months. Gabriel Martinelli was handed the unenviable task of filling Saka’s shoes on Arsenal’s right-hand side and the Brazilian was involved in the only goal of the evening. The Ipswich defence failed to deal with Martinelli’s cross, with the ball falling to Leandro Trossard on the opposite side of the area. Trossard fought his way to the byline before fizzing his cross into the box for Havertz to convert from a matter of yards. It was Havertz’s third goal in four matches, his 12th of the season, and no less than the hosts, who at that stage of the match had enjoyed a staggering 91.4 per cent of the possession, deserved. Heading into Friday’s fixture, Arsenal had lost only one of their last 75 Premier League games when they had opened the scoring, and their triumph here rarely looked in doubt following Havertz’s strike. Three points that take Arsenal into second 🪜 — Premier League (@premierleague) Havertz thought he had doubled Arsenal’s lead with 34 minutes gone when he converted Gabriel Jesus’ cross. But Jesus – handed his third successive start for the first time in a year – strayed into an offside position in the build-up. When referee Darren England blew for half-time, Ipswich had failed to touch the ball in Arsenal’s box, becoming just the second side to do so in the Premier League this season. Nottingham Forest were the other, away at Liverpool, before they went on to inflict Arne Slot’s sole defeat of his tenure so far. And for all of Arsenal’s possession, while they held just a one-goal advantage, Ipswich knew they were still in the game. An encouraging start to the second half for the Tractor Boys ensued, albeit without testing David Raya in the Arsenal goal. Shortly after the hour mark, Gabriel should have settled any growing Emirates nerves when he arrived unmarked to Declan Rice’s corner, but the defender headed wide of Arijanet Muric’s post when it looked easier to score. Just over an hour on the clock. — IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) Martin Odegaard then forced a fine fingertip save from Muric at his near post after a mazy run and shot from the Arsenal skipper. Rice’s stinging goal-bound volley from the following corner was blocked by Dara O’Shea as Arsenal pushed for a game-killing second. Havertz should have tapped home Trossard’s header but he fluffed his lines. And moments later, substitute Mikel Merino’s effort was diverted from danger by a diving Muric. Ipswich looked to catch Arsenal on the counter, but the match ended without them registering a single effort on Raya’s goal. Ipswich fans goaded their opponents with chants of “boring, boring Arsenal”, but it was the Gunners who enjoyed the last laugh as they saw out 2024 with a win which keeps the pressure on Liverpool.
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President Salome Zourabichvili refuses to step down, even though her mandate expires this week. She has accused authorities of election rigging and has called the appointment of her successor "a mockery of democracy." Salome Zourabichvili's role as president was largely marked by symbolism and limited power. However, she has recently emerged as the face of the nationwide anti-government, pro-EU protests, which she defines as "a resistance movement against [the] pro-Russian government." For almost a month, hundreds of thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets in the capital, Tbilisi, and across the country to express their fury over the disputed October election results and the government's decision to suspend EU integration. Demonstrators chanting "Russians" and "slaves" have been enduring freezing temperatures, water cannons, tear gas and brutal police crackdowns. With the ruling Georgian Dream party's dramatic authoritarian shift, pro-Western Georgians see Zourabichvili as the last glimpse of hope. So who is she, and what is her potential endgame? Georgia elects new president amid protests To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video From French diplomat to Georgian president Salome Zourabichvili was born in Paris in 1952, into a family of Georgian political emigres. Her family escaped the Georgian Democratic Republic when Moscow's troops rolled into Tbilisi in 1921 to absorb a sovereign nation into the Soviet empire. After graduating from top schools in Paris and New York, Zourabichvili was destined for high offices. For more than 30 years, she dedicated herself to French diplomacy with postings in the United States, Italy and Chad before returning to her historical homeland, where she served as France's ambassador to Georgia. In 2004, by mutual agreement between the presidents of France and Georgia, she became the foreign minister of Georgia . During her tenure, Zourabichvili signed key agreements with NATO and the European Union and negotiated the partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgian territory. How did Zourabichvili go from Georgian Dream loyalist to foe? Zourabichvili was once seen as a loyalist of the Georgian Dream party. Some experts believe Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of the Georgian Dream party and a billionaire who made his fortune in Russia in the 1990s, helped her to win the presidential race. "The lion's share of credit for her presidency goes to Ivanishvili. And because of that, she turned a blind eye to some tendencies in the first years of her mandate. But she had her red lines," Gia Khukhashvili, a former adviser to Ivanishvili, told DW. The dynamic between Zourabichvili and the Georgian Dream changed after the party's geopolitical U-turn away from the West became more pronounced amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The country — with more than 80% of the population consistently supporting EU integration — is now increasingly aligning its policies with Moscow. "She faced a choice: her personal obligation to Ivanishvili or her values, which are democratic. She chose to stay true to herself and the European future of her country," said Khukhashvili. Georgian Dream has positioned itself as the only party to avoid another war with Russia, a neighbor already occupying parts of the country. Alleged fraud and call for new elections The standoff reached a new level after the disputed parliamentary election in October and the government's announcement to shelve EU accession talks. Zourabichvili, opposition parties and civil society groups accused the government of election rigging and called it "illegitimate." The final report of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission has voiced similar concerns over the "independence of institutions" and "pressure on voters." "Numerous issues noted in our final report negatively impacted the integrity of these elections and eroded public trust in the process," said a statement released on December 20. "There must be new, free, and fair elections. This is non-negotiable," Zourabichvili said. Despite calls for an international investigation, the Georgian Dream party has vehemently denied that the violations affected the outcome of the election, and accused the president and opposition parties of failing to accept the defeat. The party went ahead and unilaterally elected a new president on December 14. Former Manchester City football star, Mikheil Kavelashvili , known for his fierce anti-Western rhetoric and enthusiasm for spreading conspiracy theories, is now set to become Georgia's next president. How have Western countries responded? While some Western countries have called for an independent investigation into alleged election fraud and condemned the post-election violent crackdown, the response from the EU has been seen as rather muted. However, the US and Baltic states have introduced sanctions against some officials of the Georgian Dream party for cracking down on the protests. On Friday, the US State Department sanctioned Ivanishvili, the main force behind the ruling Georgian Dream party, for "undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia for the benefit of the Russian Federation." Bidzina Lebanidze, an analyst at the Georgian Institute of Politics, told DW that the West's response will likely depend on "the scale and longevity" of the ongoing protests. However, some experts suggest Western countries may eventually acknowledge the reality on the ground and recognize the legitimacy of the ruling party. "Signs of that were already demonstrated by the visit of the secretary-general of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, in Georgia, who seemed to be willing to somehow collaborate with the Georgian Dream government," Nino Khelaia, a political scientist based in Tbilisi, told DW. What's next for Zourabichvili? "I'm here, and I will remain here because this country urgently needs a legitimate institution," Zourabichvili said in a recent public address, implying that other state institutions have been "captured "by the ruling party. Some experts have said Zourabichvili has a unique independent position from the Georgian Dream and the opposition "to channel public discontent." Still, the question remains whether she can make the transition from a "symbolic figurehead to a "proactive opposition leader." "Protesters urgently need strong political leadership, and Zourabichvili's hesitation to fully embrace this role risks undermining the movement at a critical juncture," said Lebanidze. "We'll see where she will continue living, behind bars or outside," said Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze last week, suggesting that "sending a 72-year-old Zourabichvili to prison might not be desirable for anyone." A showdown is expected on December 29 when Zourabichvili is supposed to cede the office to her successor. She has not made it clear whether she will physically leave the presidential palace or not, but she has promised to claim the presidency and stay in the country. In one of her almost daily addresses to the public on Tuesday, she once again stressed her commitment. "This constitution has been trampled upon but has endured, just as Georgia endures. I can only continue to serve and remain faithful to it." Edited by: Rob Mudge Ex-soccer player chosen as Georgia's president To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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Funsho Adegbola, the daughter of the late Chief Bola Ige , has recounted how her father was assassinated. Naija News reports that Ige, Nigeria’s ex-Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, was assassinated in his Ibadan home on 23 December 2001. Speaking during an interview on the radio talk show State Affairs with Edmund Obilo, as reported by PUNCH Online on Friday, Adegbola shared some eerie premonitions and symbolic warnings she got before her father’s death. According to her, she dreamt that she was wearing a black dress and mourning. Troubled by the dream, she confided in her father. His response was reassuring yet unsettling in hindsight: “ Nobody can kill me; my life is in God’s hands.” Adegbola recounted a peculiar incident at the palace of the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, just days before the assassination. During a chieftaincy ceremony for the late Chief Stella Obasanjo, Ige’s cap was mysteriously removed. “ He told me, ‘In my entire political life, nobody has ever removed my cap,’” Adegbola recalled, emphasising how deeply symbolic and unprecedented her father found the act. Reflecting on her father’s life, Adegbola said, “ As Minister of Power and Steel, he returned 16 official cars assigned to him, saying, ‘I can’t maintain more than two cars. “ His Spartan lifestyle extended to his notably basic security arrangements. “After his assassination, Kema Chikwe visited our home and was shocked to see that our doors were ordinary carpentry wooden doors, easily breakable. “My father had no bulletproof doors or elaborate security, unlike many public officials. ” She recalled a warning from a friend who had read a newspaper article suggesting her father might not return alive from an upcoming visit to Ife. “I told him, ‘Daddy, it appears they will do something to you.’ He replied, ‘I am surrounded by the White Light of Christ through which nothing evil can penetrate.” Adegbola noted that her father fasted daily, except on Sundays, and relied on his spirituality to navigate challenges. She also linked the threats to her father’s political battles, particularly with Iyiola Omisore, then Deputy Governor of Osun State, during the era of Governor Bisi Akande’s administration. “ There were political uprisings in Osun State then, and tensions were high ,” she said. The inability to obtain justice for Ige’s murder remains a devastating wound for the family. Adegbola lamented how her mother, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, was unable to secure justice for her husband. “It was a cruel irony that broke her spirit,” she added.
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Ben Davies is the latest to fall into that category, with the Welsh international initially primed to return for Sunday’s visit of Wolves but no longer available. Davies suffered a setback in training this week, which means Spurs could be without a fit centre-back after Radu Dragusin was forced off in the latter stages of Thursday’s 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest with an ankle issue. Ange with a team news update ahead of Wolves on Sunday 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/0EiYh4TP8j — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 27, 2024 Postecoglou is already without first-choice central defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven after both failed to make it through their comeback fixture against Chelsea on December 7. “Yeah, that’s been our major problem this year. Guys who are coming back from injury rather than us losing players as such,” Postecoglou said. “We’re looking at those things and why they’re happening. It’s certainly happened too often this year where guys have come back and they’re the ones who are missing. “I think just about all of them, apart from Vic (Guglielmo Vicario), are recurrences of an injury. “Even with Romero, it was a different injury but it’s still a guy coming back, so it’s something we’re looking at.” There could be good news on the horizon with attackers Mikey Moore and Richarlison expected to return to training next week. A post shared by Richarlison (@richarlison) Richarlison suffered his own setback in November when his short-lived return after a calf issue was cut short when he injured the same area against Aston Villa. Moore, meanwhile, has been sidelined by a virus for the best part of two months but the 17-year-old could provide a much-needed spark in the new year when Newcastle visit on January 4. Postecoglou said: “Him and Richy are in the final phases. Next week they can start training. We’ve got a bit of a gap before the Newcastle game. “The plan is Mikey and Richy come back into first-team training next week.” Anticipated returns for Moore and Richarlison will fail to help Postecoglou against Wolves, with makeshift centre-back Archie Gray potentially set to partner up with fellow midfielder Yves Bissouma if Dragusin cannot recover. Pressed on the issue of fixture scheduling, with Spurs definitely missing eight players for Sunday’s fixture, Postecoglou said: “It is challenging. “All clubs are going to have to get their heads around it and authorities are going to have to get their heads around it. “One of two things need to happen: either you somehow change the fixture schedule, which doesn’t seem feasible, or you allow clubs bigger squads. Then you have other issues with that, as well. “The attrition rate you’re seeing and it’s not just us. We’re going through a particularly badly moment. Newcastle went through it last year and it affected them pretty badly. They were obviously in the Champions League as well and probably didn’t have the squad to cope with it. “It hits certain clubs at different times and is probably becoming more prevalent, and for all of us it’s a challenge as to how we navigate this process to keep our players healthy. “It’s not just a physical thing, it’s a mental thing. For us it’s been constant since August and we’re not even halfway through the year. And they’re not going to get a break now, so these things we’re constantly assessing.”The Seattle Seahawks hit the road to face off with the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. The Seahawks have dropped their last two after rattling off four straight victories. Meanwhile, the Bears have completely fallen flat and are in the midst of a nine-game losing streak. Seattle’s last two losses both came as slight underdogs on the point spread, including its 27-24 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. The Seahawks are now favorites on the road, where they’re 5-1 on the season. Let’s get right into our FanDuel SGP for Seahawks vs. Bears on Thursday, December 26th. Bears vs. Seahawks Same Game Parlay The odds for our Seahawks - Bears Same Game Parlay are +737 at FanDuel Sportsbook. Leg 1: Jaxon Smith-Njigba 70+ Receiving Yards (-128) Leg 2: Caleb Williams Over 1.5 Passing TDs (+144) Leg 3: DJ Moore Over 5.5 Receptions (-108) If you bet $100, you will receive $637.08, plus your stake of $100 back if the parlay hits. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been breaking out in a big way in the second half of the season. After compiling just 388 yards on 43 catches through his first eight games, he has racked up 701 yards on 50 catches in his last seven contests. The second-year wideout is making the most of his opportunity in Seattle. He’s had at least 70 receiving yards in each of his last seven games. It hasn’t been particularly close in most of those either with totals of 180, 110, 77, 74, 82, 83, and 95 yards last week. The Bears have allowed at least one wide receiver to break the 70-yard mark in each of their last six games. Last week it was both Jameson Williams (143 yards) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (70) to do so for the Lions. Caleb Williams hasn’t had the season that Chicago fans were hoping for this year. The Bears sit at just 4-11 with Williams throwing for 19 touchdowns in those 15 games. However, Williams has had a bit of a resurgence in recent weeks. After a four-week drought with no touchdown passes from Week 7 to 10, Williams has been red-hot for the Bears. The rookie quarterback has thrown for multiple touchdowns in four of his last five games with a total of 10 scores in that span. He’s being trusted to throw the ball upwards of 40 times and he still hasn’t thrown an interception since Week 6 either. The Seahawks have allowed multiple touchdown passes in four straight games, including a three-TD game by Sam Darnold last week. Seattle has allowed 2+ passing TDs in nine games this season, all coming since Week 4. One of the reasons for Williams’ success in recent weeks is having a veteran wide receiver like DJ Moore to throw to. He’s seen his target share increase over the last few games and that should continue here on a shortened week. Moore has had at least six catches in six straight games and has had at least seven receptions in five of those contests. Most recently, Moore was targeted 10 times and made seven catches last week against the Lions. Overall this season, Moore has gone Over 5.5 receptions in nine of 15 games, but keep in mind his recent stretch of high-volume games. More stories on Sports Betting Prop bets, odds, picks and predictions for Seahawks vs. Bears on Thursday Night Football Anytime touchdown scorer odds and prop bets for Seahawks vs. Bears on TNF DraftKings promo: Get $150 in Bonus Bets for NFL Christmas Day games on Netflix