Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it

BBC News Saturday 05 September 2026, 23:31 UTC 1 min read

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American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after 'violent and racist' outburst The aircraft, which was three-quarters into its journey, was forced to be diverted and the "diruptive" passenger was arrested by police A man had to be restrained and duct-taped to his seat after an American Airlines flight descended into chaos. The passenger, who was travelling from Dallas, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, allegedly appeared to be intoxicated when he began shouting at the man sitting beside him.

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Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it

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