Update Dependencies for Security

[jobbykings]

The repository uses outdated dependencies that have security vulnerabilities:

• request package is deprecated (should use axios)
• Node.js 8.10 is end-of-life (update to 16+ LTS)
• Testing dependencies need updates

Tasks:

• Replace request package with axios
• Update package.json dependencies
• Update README with new Node.js version
• Test all functionality after updates

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