[24.2] 24.2 release notes [draft]

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Draft

Expected release date: January 2025, so the title is "24.2 Release (January 2025)". We'll adjust this if we release in December.

How to test the changes?

(Select all options that apply)

• I've included appropriate automated tests.
• This is a refactoring of components with existing test coverage.
• Instructions for manual testing are as follows:
  1. [add testing steps and prerequisites here if you didn't write automated tests covering all your changes]

License

• I agree to license these and all my past contributions to the core galaxy codebase under the MIT license.