Stories by Molly Donovan
National Correspondent
A Canadian who grew up in the USA
Follow her on Twitter at @6ixstories
CANADA—A commercial that once inspired audiences to say awwwwww is now inciting annoyance and anger in viewers. “When I first saw that ad where the woman gives her sick child a soccer ball and the kid feels she’s just like… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON—Deadwood, the fictional American western television show with elements of racism, corruption and blue language, has been identified as the inspiration for Donald J. Trump’s White House. “I’m a big admirer of the Swearengen character,” said Trump. “He calls it… Continue Reading
LONDON—“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like having her face on a banknote!” said exuberant Jane Austen supporter, Anna Trontin. “I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve,” she conceded. Trontin claims to have… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC—U up? It was perhaps the result of too many light beers, a full day of golfing in the sun and not enough hot dogs. On Independence Day, in a moment of weakness, President Trump texted Valdimir Putin ahead… Continue Reading
ALABAMA—After escaping sexual assault charges in a trial that resulted in a hung jury, Bill Cosby is ready to educate the masses. “I thought to myself, how can I monetize my exploitation of women?” said Cosby. “And with the help… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C.—After five months of living apart, the President of the United States and the first lady are now living apart in different places. When elected, Trump claimed he would split his time between New York and the nation’s capital,… Continue Reading
TORONTO—Ontario Premiere Kathleen Wynne and Toronto Mayor John Tory claim they want to do what’s best for us, the province of Ontario and the city of Toronto. But their constant bickering is tearing this Canadian family apart. Tory thinks Wynne’s… Continue Reading
FRANCE—Last week, Emmanuel Macron defeated Marine LePen in a runoff to become the President of France. The fact that a democratic nation could differentiate between a far-right racist and a candidate that was imperfect but not immoral gives Americans hope.… Continue Reading
CANADA—Taco Bell and alcohol go hand-in-hand. Now the fast food giant is condensing a two-step process into one-stop shopping. “Beginning in June, Taco Bell will be serving beer at select locations,” announced Yum! Brands Director of PR, Scott Henderson. “If… Continue Reading
TORONTO—The art piece that literally defines Toronto has fallen into disrepair. Installed at Nathan Phillips Square for the 2015 Pan American Games, the Toronto sign has become an iconic tourist destination. All that love has caused the cover on the… Continue Reading