Game News
SWTOR is on steam now -- if you prefer that platform it's open to you now. They have a few bundles available with some in-game unlockables (which are available for everyone already)
Steam achievements will be added
Trading cards are currently available as well
PvP Season Rewards have been previewed - newly created gear for one of the first times in awhile

New Seasonal Event - Hutt Feast of Prosperity: Non-combat story, reputation unlocks. World Bosses will drop "ingredients" for the Feast

Night Life Event - Emperor's Grace loot tables broken, machines temporarily disabled -- the basic machines are still working though so catch up on those
6.2 expected in Fall - New Flashpoint "Mandalorian Conflict" and Continuation of story

Tweaks to Conquest and Crafting, Amplifiers coming down the pipe
Preview of Character from upcoming FP:

Conquest Update
9mil total
Top Toon: Vader at 890,094
Top Legacy: Archon at 1,431,759
5th: Zerek Squad at 182,807
4th: Onith Squad at 973,437
3rd: Cadet Squad at 1,004,604
Meph hit over 200k, Payne hit 50k, Remis pulled over 600k
2nd: Resh Squad at 1,763,179
1st: Vev Squad at 3,686,358
The Conquest Season has concluded. Squad Draft will occur in 2 weeks.
Commendation Update
Top Individuals
1st: Emoce at 80 points
2nd: Remis at 55 points
3rd: Vader and Meph at 50 points
Top Monthly
1st: Resh Squad at 502
2nd: Vev Squad at 400
3rd: Onith Squad at 245
4th: Cadet Squad at 230
5th: Zerek Squad at 147
Top Season
1st: Vev Squad at 1,020
2nd: Cadet Squad at 980
3rd: Resh Squad at 942
4th: Onith Squad at 725
5th: Zerek at 477
There is one more week remaining of the Commendation System
Platoon News
Aurek Platoon: Recruitment drive will conclude with Commendations
Squad News
Promotions and Awards
Meph has been promoted to Private. Declares for Vev Squad. Welcome to Aurek Platoon!
Lady A has been promoted to Private. Declares for Onith Squad. Welcome to Aurek Platoon!
Both cadets have earned the Consummate Cadet award.