The true story that served as the basis of the book, The Exorcist, was as frightening as the book. It’s the real-life story of Ronald Hunkeler, who appears to have been possessed. There is no other known explanation. The priests who were involved in the exorcism were sworn to secrecy, so William Blatty, who wrote […] The post There Is Evil in the World appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded after dozens of memes flooded X with potential new jobs or responsibilities that President Donald Trump might ask him to take on. “I do not normally respond to online rumors but feel the need to do so at this moment,” Rubio said in his own X post. “I will not be a candidate for the currently vacant HC and GM positions with the Miami Dolphins. While you never know what the future may bring right now my focus must remain on global events and also the precious archives of the United States of America. Thank you.” Rubio, who is currently the acting National Security Adviser in addition to holding the top post at the United States Department of State, was responding to memes suggesting he’d be put in charge of everything from the state of Minnesota to the nation of Venezuela. One post suggested Trump would ask Rubio to cover his shift at McDonald’s, referencing the president’s wildly successful 2024 campaign stop. Rubio after learning that he has to cover Trump’s shift at McDonald’s. pic.twitter.com/Pj3tcpPWDH — Make America Meme Again (@meme4USA) January 6, 2026 After an interaction between the Department of Homeland Security and a Hampton Inn refusing service to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents — an interaction that quickly caused Hilton Hotels to cut ties with the franchise in question — several memes suggested Rubio would be tapped to run the hotel chain. “What shall we do with a Russian tanker, What shall we do with a Russian tanker, What shall we do with a Russian tanker, Early in the morning?” another post read, showing Rubio in pirate garb with a parrot on his shoulder. ? “What shall we do with a Russian tanker, What shall we do with a Russian tanker, What shall we do with a Russian tanker, Early in the morning?” ? https://t.co/nAY0AUZnbi pic.twitter.com/3uZkftPGbK — Benedict Spence (@BenedictSpence) January 7, 2026 A “Lord of the Rings” themed post put Rubio in the place of Frodo Baggins, tasking him with returning the One Ring to the fiery pit of Mordor. “The ring must be taken deep into Mordor and cast back into the fiery chasm from whence it came. One of you must do this.” pic.twitter.com/RjMyefa4pF — Elwë Singollo ❄️??‍♀️ (@Strangeland_Elf) January 6, 2026 “Trump’s about to disclose aliens and he’s sending Rubio to negotiate,” another posted. My contribution – Trump’s about to disclose aliens ? and he’s sending Rubio to negotiate. pic.twitter.com/PiFBhwg5FL — Rizwan Virk (@Rizstanford) January 7, 2026 And more … Rubio realizing he has to be the Governor of Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/HPQ3uJ2u90 — Kyle Tibbitts (@KyleTibbitts) January 6, 2026 Rubio realizing he’s going to be president of Venezuela, governor of Cuba, and the Shah of Iran. pic.twitter.com/wh5S2gpIi9 — Antonio García Martínez (agm.eth) (@antoniogm) January 3, 2026 Would you consider being OC with the @Lions ??? We need someone with the huevos to match Dan Campbell!#OnePride https://t.co/cAUey7MGnF — Rep. Bill Huizenga (@RepHuizenga) January 8, 2026 Rubio Leaves Open Possibility of Becoming Miami’s Next QB https://t.co/DRuVKNCDbl — Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) January 8, 2026 So you’re saying there’s a chance. https://t.co/S1aPEVkecV pic.twitter.com/1Qq8jzQsS9 — Tim Murtaugh (@TimMurtaugh) January 8, 2026 Can you coach the @AtlantaFalcons? https://t.co/hZl6btWxAW — House Judiciary GOP ?????? (@JudiciaryGOP) January 8, 2026 Fox News anchor John Roberts responded to Rubio, noting that he’d only ruled out jobs with the Miami Dolphins and suggesting he might be entertaining any number of others. “You will note that he did not dispel rumors that he is a candidate for: Ravens head coach, President of Venezuela, Shah of Iran, President of Cuba, Prime Minister of Greenland, Governor of Minnesota,  CEO of Hilton Hotels,” Roberts posted. “Ruling out a job with the Dolphins doesn’t end the speculation …” “I think we should probably make Rubio president in 2028 just to limit his power,” Abby Libby posted in response to the memes.

Harvey Weinstein was back in a Manhattan courtroom on Thursday morning to assess where he stands in his legal battles as another trial looms on charges of third-degree rape. The charge stems from an allegation made by Jessica Mann, a former aspiring actress, who claimed Weinstein raped her at a New York hotel in March 2013. Weinstein has denied that claim. Weinstein’s lawyer Arthur Aidala told Judge Curtis Farber that the 73-year-old is considering pleading guilty to that rape charge to avoid another trial, reports NBC News. The trial would begin on March 3 if Weinstein can’t reach a plea deal, and Mann would likely testify against the disgraced Hollywood mogul again. “I understand that your client wants additional time to think about it,” Farber told Weinstein’s lawyer in the courtroom Thursday. At the end of the hearing, Weinstein, who appeared frail in a wheelchair, spoke directly to the judge, admitting no wrongdoing. “I admit my moral failings, I was unfaithful and acted wrongly,” Weinstein said. “But I have never assaulted anyone.” Weinstein was found guilty of third-degree rape of Mann in early 2020, but that ruling was overturned in 2024 by a New York state appeals court. Weinstein was then retried on the same case last year, but the jury failed to reach a verdict. However, the jury did find Weinstein guilty of a first-degree criminal sexual act based on the claims made by a production assistant on the Weinstein-produced “Project Runway.” Miriam Haley said Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her in 2006. The mogul was acquitted of criminal sexual assault against former model Kaja Sokola. Judge Farber threw out Weinstein’s request for a new trial in the Haley case after the defense claimed two jurors said they were pressured to convict Weinstein. The judge said, “The Court’s response to the jurors’ complaints appropriately balanced the competing interests of investigating the allegations while avoiding any unnecessary taint of the deliberating jury,” per ABC News. Thursday’s appearance addressed Weinstein’s web of cases. Now, he will remain in custody at Rikers Island in New York City as he weighs his options regarding entering a guilty plea to the rape charges involving Mann. Related: Deadlocked Jury Throws Harvey Weinstein Retrial Into Chaos After Partial Verdict

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