Update 2026-01-12-draft.md

Author: TheKitty

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@@ -261,11 +261,9 @@ SigCore UC: an open-source universal I/O controller for the Raspberry Pi - [Hack
 
 The number of supported microcontrollers and Single Board Computers (SBC) grows every week. This section outlines which boards have been included in CircuitPython or added to [CircuitPython.org](https://circuitpython.org/).
 
-This week there were (#/no) new boards added:
+Since the last newsletter, there was one new board added:
 
-- [Board name](url)
-- [Board name](url)
-- [Board name](url)
+- [EDU PICO 2 for Pico 2 W by Cytron Technologies](https://circuitpython.org/board/cytron_edu_v2%20_pico_2w/)
 
 *Note: For non-Adafruit boards, please use the support forums of the board manufacturer for assistance, as Adafruit does not have the hardware to assist in troubleshooting.*
 
@@ -288,10 +286,6 @@ The Adafruit Learning System has over 3,200 free guides for learning skills and
 
 [Holiday Card Maker on Fruit Jam](https://learn.adafruit.com/holiday-card-maker-on-fruit-jam) from [Tim C](https://learn.adafruit.com/u/Foamyguy)
 
-## Updated Learn Guides
-
-[title](url)
-
 ## CircuitPython Libraries
 
 [![CircuitPython Libraries](../assets/20260112/blinka.png)](https://circuitpython.org/libraries)
@@ -362,17 +356,17 @@ If you know of virtual events or upcoming events, please let us know via email t
 
 ## Latest Releases
 
-CircuitPython's stable release is [#.#.#](https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/releases/latest) and its unstable release is [#.#.#-##.#](https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/releases). New to CircuitPython? Start with our [Welcome to CircuitPython Guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/welcome-to-circuitpython).
+CircuitPython's stable release is [10.0.3](https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/releases/latest) and its unstable release is [10.1.0-beta.1](https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/releases). New to CircuitPython? Start with our [Welcome to CircuitPython Guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/welcome-to-circuitpython).
 
-[2025####](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Bundle/releases/latest) is the latest Adafruit CircuitPython library bundle.
+[20250108](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Bundle/releases/latest) is the latest Adafruit CircuitPython library bundle.
 
-[2025####](https://github.com/adafruit/CircuitPython_Community_Bundle/releases/latest) is the latest CircuitPython Community library bundle.
+[20250109](https://github.com/adafruit/CircuitPython_Community_Bundle/releases/latest) is the latest CircuitPython Community library bundle.
 
-[v#.#.#](https://micropython.org/download) is the latest MicroPython release. Documentation for it is [here](http://docs.micropython.org/en/latest/pyboard/).
+[v1.27.0](https://micropython.org/download) is the latest MicroPython release. Documentation for it is [here](http://docs.micropython.org/en/latest/pyboard/).
 
-[#.#.#](https://www.python.org/downloads/) is the latest Python release. The latest pre-release version is [#.#.#](https://www.python.org/download/pre-releases/).
+[3.14.2](https://www.python.org/downloads/) is the latest Python release. The latest pre-release version is [3.15.0a3](https://www.python.org/download/pre-releases/).
 
-[#,### Stars](https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/stargazers) Like CircuitPython? [Star it on GitHub!](https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython)
+[4,438 Stars](https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/stargazers) Like CircuitPython? [Star it on GitHub!](https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython)
 
 ## Call for Help -- Translating CircuitPython is now easier than ever
 
@@ -382,13 +376,13 @@ One important feature of CircuitPython is translated control and error messages.
 
 Sign in with an existing account such as GitHub, Google or Facebook and start contributing through a simple web interface. No forks or pull requests needed! As always, if you run into trouble join us on [Discord](https://adafru.it/discord), we're here to help.
 
-## NUMBER Thanks
+## 39,139 Thanks
 
-[![NUMBER THANKS](../assets/20260112/39kdiscord.jpg)](https://adafru.it/discord)
+[![39,139 THANKS](../assets/20260112/39kdiscord.jpg)](https://adafru.it/discord)
 
 [![Adafruit Discord](https://discordapp.com/api/guilds/327254708534116352/embed.png?style=banner3)](https://discord.gg/adafruit)
 
-The Adafruit Discord community, where we do all our CircuitPython development in the open, reached over NUMBER humans - thank you! Adafruit believes Discord offers a unique way for Python on hardware folks to connect. Join today at [https://adafru.it/discord](https://adafru.it/discord).
+The Adafruit Discord community, where we do all our CircuitPython development in the open, reached over 39,139 humans - thank you! Adafruit believes Discord offers a unique way for Python on hardware folks to connect. Join today at [https://adafru.it/discord](https://adafru.it/discord).
 
 ## ICYMI - In case you missed it