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A recent study by a team of American researchers found traces of arsenic and lead in many tampon brands. Since the invention of tampons in 1931, this is the first study to test for metals in the menstrual products. Many people are wondering what kinds of health risks they could cause - and whether they should stop using them. Jennie Shearston of Columbia University is the lead author of the study, and she spoke with the CBC’s Amy Feehan.

In 2009, the European Union banned the import and sale of all seal products, including oil, meat and pelts. The ban was largely inspired by the constant messaging of animal rights groups who wanted to end the seal hunt. But now, some scientists are re-considering the wisdom of the ban, because seal populations are exploding. Sven-Gunnard Lunneryd is a researcher in the department of aquatic resources at the Swedish University for Agrucultural Sciences. He spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

Hundreds of people gathered over this past weekend for the only powwow to take place on the Port au Port Peninsula. Benoit First Nation held its traditional Mawio'mi in Cape St. George. This year is the first time the celebration has taken place on Benoit First Nation's traditional grounds. CBC’s Amy Feehan was there and spoke with Chief Jasen Benwah about the importance of having this celebration on their land.

Right now, finding an affordable place to rent is a real challenge. A lack of available rental properties means competition is high and rent is getting even higher. For a lot of people, signing a lease brings some piece of mind - but that doesn't mean disputes don't arise between renters and landlords. One local renters' advocate says the fees associated with filing a dispute under the Residential Tenancies Act in this province are too high. Sherwin Flight oversees the Newfoundland Tenant and Landlord Support Group Facebook page. He says these fees could prevent some renters from making complaints and finding resolutions.

The families of the crew of the Elite Navigator lived through a nightmare last week. Seven men were on the fishing boat when it went missing off the island's northeast coast on Wednesday, with its last known location about 300 kilometres northeast of Gander. But the prayers of those families, and of an entire province, were answered Friday night when the crewmen were all rescued. Eugene Carter is the skipper of the boat, and he spoke with us.

Gander Pride is putting the finishing touches on this year's events. There's a flag raising, drag bingo and a barbecue, to name a few. The schedule of events shows something for all ages, and it all begins on Saturday.

Jordan Grenke is the chairperson for Gander Pride.

As the summer season peaks, lots of us embrace the great outdoors and bask in the sun. It's great to enjoy that, but it's also crucial to protect ourselves from the damaging effects of UV rays. Dr. Michelle Pratt is a dermatologist in St. John's, and she told the CBC's Hillary Johnson that there's a global surge in skin cancer cases.

Carl Dymond announced ambitious plans nearly three years ago, to take over the Stephenville airport and make it a major economic driver in the region. That includes building a manufacturing facility for giant futuristic cargo drones, the return of scheduled passenger service, an investment of hundreds of millions in private cash and the creation of thousands of jobs. Dymond has owned the airport for nearly a year, but none of those plans have materialized yet. There are also signs of financial problems there:a lien slapped on the airport for an unpaid bill of 2.4 million dollars.The CBC's Troy Turner spoke with Carl Dymond earlier this week about the status of his plans for the airport.

The housing crisis in the province has politicians trying to come up with new ways to create more places for people to live. The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor announced new housing incentives this week, hoping existing homeowners and contractors will use those incentives to build more homes. Amy Coady is a town councillor and the Chair of the Public Works and Development committee.

A United Nations report on how climate change can harm marine ecosystems.is out now, and its conclusion is no shocker. The information will also help countries make important decisions about their fisheries. Two of the authors of that study are from this province. Tyler Eddy and Andrea Brydum-Buchholz are researchers at the Marine Institute in St. John's, and we spoke with Tyler Eddy.