The United States Department of the Treasury announced on Thursday that it levied sanctions against eight leaders of a Mexican cartel, according to a department press release.Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto that the individuals were affiliated with the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel, which has been involved in drug trafficking and human smuggling operations across the southern border. According to the department, the group has trafficked fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine into the U.S.'Isn’t the better solution ... to just shut down the border – entirely?'“La Nueva Familia Michoacana is one of the most powerful and violent cartels in Mexico and has become a priority focus of the Mexican government in recent years,” the press release from the Treasury Department read.In addition to the sanctions, the department issued an advisory “to highlight critical new information to help U.S. banks and other financial institutions guard against activity associated with the illicit fentanyl supply chain.”“The advisory includes new trends and red flags that can be indicators of activity associated with the procurement of precursor chemicals and manufacturing equipment used for the synthesis of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic opioids,” the press release added.Yellen released a statement explaining that the opioid crisis, fueled by the cartel, has “devastated communities and claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans.”“President Biden and I are committed to using every tool we have to target illicit fentanyl and its precursor chemicals so we can disrupt these deadly supply chains,” Yellen stated. “Treasury has unique capabilities and expertise to target the financial flows of these cartels who are poisoning our communities, and going after them is a top priority for me and the Department.”During her Thursday interview with Cavuto, the Fox News anchor pressed Yellen on the Biden administration’s open border crisis.“Isn’t the better solution, and maybe it addresses what you’re doing here, secretary, to just shut down the border – entirely?” Cavuto asked. “Just lock it down, that’s what Donald Trump wants to do. What do you say?”Yellen avoided directly answering the question and replied, “Well, um, you know, my concern today is with, um, fentanyl trafficking, drug trafficking, and I’d say ...”Cavuto interrupted Yellen and asked whether shutting down the southern border would solve her concerns about drug trafficking. “Well, look, the most, the most impactful tool we have is, um, to put in place sophisticated drug detection equipment, and that’s what President Biden has done is, um, not to shut down the border entirely,” Yellen responded. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

It feels like we’re in the middle of a second MMO renaissance. After World of Warcraft split the world asunder back in the mid 2000s,, everyone scrambled to get their own version out - though almost none are still running today. Now it feels like there’s a ton of new MMOs appearing, each with the potential to carve out their own niche in this market still ruled over by Blizzard’s venerable game. Tarisland is a brand new MMORPG aiming to make its mark on the genre, and it’s out today. Continue reading Tarisland, the cross platform WoW rival MMORPG hits full launch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMO games, Best RPG games, Best free games

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Image: The Verge OpenAI has acquired Rockset, an enterprise analytics startup, to “power our retrieval infrastructure across products,” according to a Friday blog post. This acquisition is OpenAI’s first where the company will integrate both a company’s technology and its team, a spokesperson tells Bloomberg. The two companies didn’t share the terms of the acquisition. Rockset has raised $105 million in funding to date. “Rockset’s infrastructure empowers companies to transform their data into actionable intelligence,” OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap says in a statement. “We’re excited to bring these benefits to our customers by integrating Rockset’s foundation into OpenAI products.” “Rockset will become part of OpenAI and power the retrieval infrastructure... Continue reading…

Illustration: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple says upcoming features like its Apple Intelligence generative AI tools, iPhone mirroring, and SharePlay screen sharing may not be available in the European Union this year, as reported previously by Bloomberg. Why? The Digital Markets Act (DMA), says Apple, citing the EU law that puts strict requirements on the “gatekeepers” that control massive online platforms to block anticompetitive behavior. Recently, rumors have indicated that Apple and Meta could soon face charges over DMA violations. According to Apple, the DMA requirements saying those gatekeepers must let third-party companies interoperate with their services could “force” compromises over privacy and security. Here is the statement sent to The Verge by Apple... Continue reading…

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Fresh blueberries and raspberries give these Berry Mojitos a delightful flavor and a fantastic color. They’ll be a hit at any summer celebration. Happy Independence Day everyone! I know everyone is enjoying picnics, parades, family time, ice cream, and maybe some boating on the lake. We’ll be enjoying a few Berry Mojitos and some gorgeous, sunny South Carolina weather. This morning was so beautiful, not an ounce of humidity in the air. A rare treat for us in July. We got a nice walk in with our dog in case the fireworks have her too skittish to go outside later. (Note: Originally published July 4, 2014.) We live where it’s legal to set off your own fireworks so they’ll be randomly going off tonight all over our neighborhood and probably most of tomorrow night too. We’ll be heading to the Charlotte Knights baseball game in their new Uptown Charlotte Stadium. Their old stadium was just a few miles from our house and we miss having them close by, but their new stadium is really awesome. Berry Mojitos Recipe Whether for a patriotic celebration or any day of the summer, Berry Mojitos with fresh blueberries and raspberries are sure to please. Fresh berries and mint are muddled with lime and light rum, and to pop the flavor up a bit and give the drink a fantastic color a little blueberry pie filling is added to the mix. Secret Ingredient These mojitos contain an ingredient you don’t typically see in mixed drinks- Blueberry Pie Filling! It adds sweetness, a wonderful color, and much more flavor. You will only need 1/4 of a cup. Worried about what to do with the rest of the can? Use it as a pancake or ice cream topping or stir into a bowl of oatmeal. Type of Rum To Use White rum is the best for making mojitos. If you are not a fan of rum, try using vodka. It will change the flavor but it will still be delicious. Or try Coconut-flavored rum for a tropical flavored mixed berry mojito. Recipe Tip This recipe makes a strong drink. Add more club soda if it’s too strong or a little simple syrup if you need to sweeten it up. Never miss a recipe! Follow Spicy Southern Kitchen on Pinterest and Instagram.  More Summer Cocktails Spicy Tequila Sunrise Pineapple Upside Down Cocktail Blueberry Mint Julep Strawberry Gin and Tonic Mojito Slushies Strawberry Mojito Print Berry Mojitos Fresh blueberries and raspberries plus a little blueberry pie filling give these mojitos a delightful flavor and beautiful color. Course CocktailCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 10 minutes minutes Servings 4 Calories 188kcal Author Christin Mahrlig Ingredients1/2 cup fresh raspberries1/2 cup fresh blueberries2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/4 cup blueberry pie filling1/4 cup roughly chopped mint leaves1 cup light rumice1/2 cup club sodamint and berries for garnish InstructionsPlace raspberries, blueberries, lime juice, mint in a pitcher. Use a wooden spoon to muddle the berries and mint. Add rum and stir.Fill 4 glasses with ice and pour rum mixture into glasses, leaving a little room.Add a few splashes of club soda to each glass.Garnish with mint and berries. NutritionCalories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe Originally published July 4, 2014. Disclosure- This post may contain affiliate links. The post Berry Mojitos Recipe appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.