Add release notes for up v0.44.0

[adamwg]

Description

Type of change

• Bug fix (typo, broken link, incorrect info)
• Content update (new info, clarification, reorganization)
• New content (new page, section, or guide)

Checklist

• I ran make lint locally (or will fix Vale suggestions in review)
  - [ ] Links work and point to the right places
  - [ ] If this adds new content, I tested the examples/instructions

Additional notes

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Project	Deployment	Review	Updated (UTC)
docs	Ready	Preview, Comment	Dec 19, 2025 10:53pm

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