Do Optimists Live Longer? Of Course They Do
"Choose to be optimistic. It feels better," the Dalai Lama has said. It may also lengthen your life.
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"Choose to be optimistic. It feels better," the Dalai Lama has said. It may also lengthen your life.
The proposal comes as consumers at the pump continue to pay record high gas prices.
While a chance for a stray thunderstorm is possible any time after lunch, widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain move in late tonight and don't taper until early Thursday morning.
Diaz was taken hostage by a man he was negotiating with in Baltimore who demanded a ransom of 200 pounds of marijuana and $50,000, according to court documents.
The opening bell is when the school day starts and the closing bell is when the school day ends.
Wednesday night's interleague game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by a relentless rain shower that started shortly before the scheduled start and never let up.
Excited concertgoers at Merriweather Post Pavilion were quickly drenched as the storm passed through and water flooded the amphitheater. The Halsey show set for the night was canceled.
The violence unfolded as the city council grilled the commissioner over his response to the bloodshed gripping the city.
A micrometeoroid is a particle in space that is smaller than a grain of sand.
Multiple Baltimore high schools changed more than 12,500 failing grades to passing over a several-year span, according to the findings of an audit released Tuesday by the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education.
As the price of fuel gets higher, the cost of goods and services is increasing on some goods, like in the landscaping industry.
Andre Briscoe is scheduled to be sentenced in September.
As families mourn the loss of several young lives, longtime victim's advocate Sonja Merchant-Jones said intervention is key to seeing change on the horizon.
Baltimore City's Board of Elections is asking the public for help as officials say the city is struggling to recruit election judges ahead of the July 19 primary.
A partnership between NASA and several area HBCUs is looking to increase diversity in the geosciences by providing paid internships with hands-on research experiences.
With the heat index approaching 110 degrees through the Fourth of July, people are going to splash pads, pools, or cooling centers.
An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect late this week as temperatures reach or surpass 100°, with heat index near 110°
The brother of a former Atlanta Falcons player has been charged in the death of their mother after police say an elderly woman was found dead inside a Buckhead-area townhome Tuesday afternoon.
Baltimore City unanimously approved a $400,000 settlement for Devante Jett, who sued police in federal court after an officer ran him over in June 2021.
The Maryland National Guard marked Wednesday's U.S. World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina by touting their partnerships.
The extreme heat moving into Maryland this week could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore celebrates America 250.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas visits Hershey Park to talk food, fun, and all that Hershey Park has to offer for their major celebrations this Summer.
Dr Rachel Marquez tells WJZ-TV how to identify heat related illness within children. She also gives guiltiness and precautions on how to keep your children safe during the hottest days of Summer.
Skift airline reporter Meghna Maharishi tells WJZ-TV about the rising travel costs and the best time to hit the road for your holiday vacation.
BARCS' Noelle Levee brought Mello Yello to the studio, a friendly, caring dog who is looking for his forever home. For more information him and other animals go to Barcs.org.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
July 1 is "Bobby Bonilla Day," an annual payday for the former Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets slugger, whose $1 million deferred payments will continue on that date until 2035.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Extreme heat continues to ramp up across Maryland
Extreme heat will stick around Maryland Wednesday through the Fourth of July weekend.
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect Thursday and Friday as temperatures reach or surpass 100°, with heat index potentially over 110°
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Extreme heat wave starts Wednesday in Maryland
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Extreme heat continues to ramp up across Maryland