chore: Dropping support for Python 3.8 and update dependencies

[sdelliot]

Drop support for Python 3.8

Description

Dropping support for Python 3.8 and updating associated dependencies

Type of Change

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• Bugfix
• New feature
• Documentation update
• Other (please describe): Chore

Checklist

• This PR conforms to the process detailed in the Contributing Guide.
• I have included no proprietary/sensitive information in my code.
• I have performed a self-review of my code.
• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas.
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation.
• My changes generate no new warnings.
• I have tested my code.

Additional Notes

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