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About 4,600 Service Employees International Union staff at Oregon's seven public universities are poised to begin a strike on Monday. The walkout would affect campus operations across the state's university system, with the labor action coming amid ongoing contract negotiations between the union and university management. Students and staff are watching closely as the deadline approaches, with no deal announced ahead of the planned strike date.

iPhone owners in the United States can file claims to receive payments of up to $95 from a $250 million class-action settlement. Eligible users need to submit a claim form, typically related to past iPhone models affected by performance issues. Reports are explaining who qualifies, key deadlines, and how to file online or by mail.

Apple has begun paying out a $250 million settlement related to claims that its iPhones' AI-powered features, including Siri, activated without users' consent. Consumers in the United States can now file claims through an official settlement website to receive payments. Reports explain the eligibility rules, deadlines, and step-by-step instructions for submitting a claim before the cutoff date.

Telmate, a prison communications provider, has agreed to a $4.23 million settlement related to a data breach, according to a 2026 report. The payout is expected to go toward claims from affected individuals. Details on eligibility, payment amounts and claim deadlines were not included in the initial coverage, so affected users should look for further announcements from the settlement administrator.

Labcorp has agreed to a $2.3 million settlement in Wisconsin related to a data breach, with payouts and terms expected to be finalized under a 2026 agreement. Affected customers may be eligible for compensation. Details on eligibility, deadlines and claim procedures remain limited as coverage of the settlement continues to spread.

Around 8% of workers in Norway's oil industry are threatening to go on strike starting June 5, a move that could disrupt production on the Norwegian continental shelf, a major supplier of oil and gas to Europe. The threat comes amid ongoing wage negotiations in the offshore petroleum sector, with unions and employers working to avoid industrial action during the summer season.

A federal court ruling requires Texas to install air conditioning in its prisons by 2029. The decision follows years of complaints about extreme heat inside facilities, where temperatures can become dangerous during Texas summers. Officials will now need to fund and complete cooling upgrades across the state prison system within the court-imposed deadline.

Classified staff at a university are set to walk off the job on Monday, with contract negotiations between the employees' union and the administration still underway. The planned strike affects workers in support and administrative roles, and it remains uncertain whether last-minute bargaining will avert the walkout before the deadline.

Voters are being reminded of the important deadlines in the run-up to the November 3 election, including dates for voter registration, early voting, and mail-in ballot requests. With election day approaching, local outlets are laying out the calendar so people do not miss cutoffs that could affect their ability to cast a ballot.

Arkansas officials have set October 5 as the voter registration deadline for residents who want to take part in the November elections. Voters who are not yet registered must submit their applications by that date to be eligible. The reminder is expected to prompt a last-minute push by election officials and civic groups encouraging Arkansans to check their registration status before the cutoff.

A church in the region is hosting a voter education event just ahead of the upcoming voter registration deadline. Organizers aim to help community members understand registration requirements and get their paperwork in on time before they lose the chance to vote in the next election.

The Nevada Department of Education has opened a public comment period on its proposed five-year strategic plan for the state's school system. The announcement was reported by the Eureka Sentinel. Residents and education stakeholders are invited to weigh in on the plan's priorities and goals before it is finalized, though details of the plan's contents and the comment deadline have not been widely reported.