Finalize v2.8.0 release

[IAlibay]

Release checklist

• Updated version in package/MDAnalysis/version.py, package/setup.py, testsuite/MDAnalysisTests/init.py, and testsuite/setup.py
• Complete CHANGELOG
• Set any max pins necessary (none necessary)

Developers certificate of origin

• I certify that this contribution is covered by the LGPLv2.1+ license as defined in our LICENSE and adheres to the Developer Certificate of Origin.

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📚 Documentation preview 📚: https://mdanalysis--4780.org.readthedocs.build/en/4780/

[codecov]

Codecov Report

All modified and coverable lines are covered by tests ✅

Project coverage is 93.64%. Comparing base (e6bc096) to head (07df13c).
Report is 52 commits behind head on develop.

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