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The Republican leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives is close to passing minor reforms to extend the validity of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act overnight.On April 17th, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, announced the opening of the worlds first integrated air taxi vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) facility on the 16th, marking a significant step forward for the UAE in developing an advanced and sustainable urban transportation system. Located near Dubai International Airport, the four-story building covers approximately 3,100 square meters and features two dedicated takeoff and landing platforms for electric vertical takeoff and landing (EVTOL) aircraft, along with parking facilities. The project was initiated with the support of Dubais Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum. The project is expected to have an annual capacity of approximately 170,000 passengers, with commercial air taxi operations planned to commence by the end of 2026. According to the plan, by the end of 2026, four takeoff and landing facilities will be completed, including those at Dubai International Airport, downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina.On April 17th, the State Council Information Office held a press conference on the theme of "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan." Fu Jiuling, Director of the Industrial Development Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, stated that the purpose of intelligentization is to improve efficiency, not simply to replace workers; a policy balance must be found. Fu Jiuling stated that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, building a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as its backbone is of paramount importance. The next step will focus on promoting the high-end, intelligent, and green development of manufacturing. Furthermore, regarding green development, achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality is a solemn commitment of the Chinese government and a proactive choice for industrial upgrading. Achieving this goal will require arduous efforts.On April 17th, the Guangzhou Municipal New-Type Building Industrialization Joint Conference Office issued the "Guangzhou Action Plan for Promoting the Construction of New Urban Infrastructure and Building a Resilient City." The plan proposes exploring digital home application scenarios in real estate, urban renewal, affordable housing, and old community renovation projects; in the construction industry, it aims to cultivate intelligent construction industry clusters, promote the innovative application of construction robots and automated construction machinery, advance the full life-cycle management of construction projects, develop modular buildings, and expand their application in urban renewal, schools, hospitals, and other fields, thereby supporting the transformation and upgrading of the construction industry.
