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By default the Release Date is set to the current date. But, by clicking inside the field you can modify it to your choosing.
Located in the right sidebar. Click PROMOTION OPTIONS.Check Promoted to front page to place News Release on the Home Page, or check Feature article on front page to assign the News Release to the Featured Hero located on the top of the Home Page.
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Promoted to front page section
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Feature article on front page section
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Check the Publishing status checkbox if you are ready to make the page live on your site.
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