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+# What's New
+
+## DS-000
+
+<!--
+    If applicable, insert the Jira ticket number in the header above
+    The hyperlink will be filled in by GitHub([autolink references](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/managing-repository-settings/configuring-autolinks-to-reference-external-resources))
+--->
+
+## Summary of changes/context
+- [ADD]
+- [ADD]
+- [ADD]
+
+## Setup
+
+<!--
+    Add any steps or code to run in this section to help others run your code:
+--->
+1. Run the initialization script and add .env values if needed
+
+  ```
+  ./init.sh
+  ```
+
+2. Start the dev server
+
+```
+docker-compose up
+```
+
+3. View in browser
+
+```
+http://localhost:8888
+```
+
+
+## Reviewer Notes
+
+<!--
+    Is there anything you would like reviewers to give additional scrutiny?
+--->
+
+## Code Review Verification Steps
+
+### As the coder, I have:
+
+- [ ] Met the ticket's success criteria or will meet them in a subsequent PR (details listed above)
+- User-facing changes:
+  - [ ] Checked responsiveness in mobile, tablet, and desktop views
+  - [ ] Checked keyboard operability and keyboard visual focus for all touched UI controls
+  - [ ] Tested with VoiceOver in Safari or NVDA in Windows
+  - [ ] Used ARC toolkit to check for issues
+
+### As code reviewer(s), I have
+
+- [ ] Pulled this branch locally and tested it
+- [ ] Reviewed this code and left comments
+- [ ] Considered marking this as accepted even if there are small changes needed (noted in comments)
+- User-facing changes:
+  - [ ] Checked responsiveness in mobile, tablet, and desktop views
+  - [ ] Checked keyboard operability and keyboard visual focus for all touched UI controls
+  - [ ] Tested with VoiceOver in Safari or NVDA in Windows
+  - [ ] Used ARC toolkit to check for issues
+
+## Screenshots
+
+<!-- If this PR makes visible interface changes, an image of the finished interface can help reviewers
+and casual observers understand the context of the changes.
+A before image is optional and can be included at the submitter's discretion.
+
+Delete if not necessary
+
+Consider using an animated image to show an entire workflow.
+--->
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