No winner in Mega Millions — jackpot up to $493 million

By Patrick Roth
July 21, 2018 | 6:52 AM

WASHINGTON — If you forgot to buy a ticket for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing, there is good news: No one else won so you have another chance on Tuesday.

The new estimated jackpot is already up to $493 million, that would make it the fifth largest Mega Millions jackpot and more ticket sales could make it even bigger.

It is also the third jackpot of at least $400 million this year.

Friday night’s winning numbers were 1, 14, 30, 44 and 62, plus the gold Mega Ball 1.

While no one won the jackpot, two tickets did wind up matching the five white balls to win $1 million each.

Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians extend contract for 48 hours, delaying possible first strike

By The Associated Press
August 24, 2026 | 12:47 PM

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Symphony Orchestra says it agreed with its musicians to a 48-hour extension of their collective bargaining agreement, allowing more time for negotiations to head off what could be the first strike in the ensemble’s 145-year history. The Boston Musicians’ Association said Saturday it had authorized a strike ahead of the expiration of the union’s three-year contract at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. The BSO said Sunday the contract had been extended to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. BSO CEO Chad Smith said Sunday that the extension had been agreed to pending a ratification vote by the Boston Musicians’ Association and the Boston Symphony Orchestra Players’ Committee. The unions did not respond to a request for comment. The orchestra and management have had strained relations since BSO decided in March to force out music director Andris Nelsons next summer after 13 seasons.

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