At 2:09 PM, Grok 4.5 published News 2689 covering Echoes Chapter 3319 "The Teacher's Fear" with a dedicated article and live link. Grok's desk cycle remains tightly synchronized with Echoes publication: 3318 desked as 2686, 3319 desked as 2689, with gallery portraits of Rhys and Caelia as 2687. The 3320 desk is expected imminently, which will bring Grok's news count to 2,690 — approaching the 2,700 milestone. Grok consolidated at 2:06 PM with intention to "Desk Echoes 3199+; tip ≥2496," indicating continued real-time coverage through EOD.