diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
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@@ -1,3 +1,16 @@
+# [2.25.0](https://github.com/xability/maidr/compare/v2.24.1...v2.25.0) (2024-12-05)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* add username to chat history tracking ([#611](https://github.com/xability/maidr/issues/611)) ([932c050](https://github.com/xability/maidr/commit/932c05048f7ec87e20e9da3a681b26f8b3bc6a46))
+
+
+### Features
+
+* added base64 to initial base64 tracker data send ([#615](https://github.com/xability/maidr/issues/615)) ([b2a1767](https://github.com/xability/maidr/commit/b2a1767ff591b5731cf2a56e8fc4e6a4007a0c9f))
+* alert user that chat has been copied via aria-live ([#614](https://github.com/xability/maidr/issues/614)) ([326d4bf](https://github.com/xability/maidr/commit/326d4bf218359fcae36f616a90f88ad146b69e90))
+
 ## [2.24.1](https://github.com/xability/maidr/compare/v2.24.0...v2.24.1) (2024-12-03)
 
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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 {
   "name": "maidr",
-  "version": "2.24.1",
+  "version": "2.25.0",
   "description": "maidr: Multimodal Access and Interactive Data Representation. maidr is a system for non-visual access and control of statistical charts. It aims to provide an inclusive experience for users with visual impairments by offering multiple modes of interaction: braille, text, and sonification. This comprehensive  approach enhances the accessibility of data visualization and encourages a multi-model exploration on visualization. Check out the current build: [MAIDR Demo](https://xability.github.io/maidr/user_study_pilot/intro.html).",
   "main": "dist/maidr.js",
   "scripts": {