cut v2.6.0 release

[shraddhabang]

Issue

Releasing version 2.6.0

Description

Releasing version 2.6.0

Checklist

• Added tests that cover your change (if possible)
• Added/modified documentation as required (such as the README.md, or the docs directory)
• Manually tested
• Made sure the title of the PR is a good description that can go into the release notes

BONUS POINTS checklist: complete for good vibes and maybe prizes?! 🤯

• Backfilled missing tests for code in same general area 🎉
• Refactored something and made the world a better place 🌟

[oliviassss]

/lgtm

[M00nF1sh]

/lgtm
/approve

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This pull-request has been approved by: M00nF1sh, shraddhabang

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Codecov Report

Patch and project coverage have no change.

Comparison is base (b805cc2) 55.61% compared to head (f12ab24) 55.61%.

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