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 - Python background threads can now run in parallel with
   the R session (#1641).
 
-- `py_main_thread_func()` is deprecated; every R function can now safely be 
+- In Positron, `repl_python()` will now use the Positron Python console. (#1648)
+
+- `py_main_thread_func()` is deprecated; every R function can now safely be
   called from background Python threads. (#1648)
 
-- Calls from a Python thread into R will now notify the main thread using 
-  R's native event loop, ensuring that these calls are handled even when 
+- Calls from a Python thread into R will now notify the main thread using
+  R's native event loop, ensuring that these calls are handled even when
   the main thread is engaged in non-Python tasks. (#1648)
-  
+
 - The Python session is now finalized when the R session exits (#1648).
 
 - Internal updates for NumPy 2.1 (#1651)