Hi there! Does "a" need to be changed to "an" in this sentence, given that the tilde technically translates to "approximately"?:
...reflecting an ~123% premium... 

I am struggling with this because I don't know if clients will just look at the number and ignore the tilde altogether. Please advise. Much appreciated!

Is it is or was if you are writing an April status report in May?

The final work is well underway and should be completed this summer. or,

The final work was well underway and should be completed this summer. 

Thanks!

I can't seem to find an answer to this question: When using a bulleted list, is the word after a slash capitalized, such as: Arts/Crafting, Museums/Exhibits, Pricing structure/Value? Or should it be lowercase? Arts/crafting, Museums/exhibits, Pricing structure/value?

I know a.m. and p.m. is the rule for print. I keep hearing that for digital content, AM and PM are the standard because of differences in how the eye reads content onscreen. What do you say?

Good morning!  Would knowledge sharing be hyphenated in this sentence? Thank you in advance. " In addition to providing continuing education opportunities, these meetings enable knowledge-sharing from experts."

What happened to the old "oral, verbal, written" entry? Have those distinctions disappeared, or just the entry?

Hello. Does AP have a preference between "dataset" and "data set"? In the entry for "data journalism," it's two words, but in AP's press statement of news values and principles," it's one word. The entry for "data" doesn't specify. Thanks!

Is it a "2-day outage" or "two-day outage"?

Is using period redundant in the following example? Could we say "for roughly 48 hours"?

"for roughly a 48-hour period"

Do parenthetical items get capitalized if they are complete sentences (even if after "i.e.,")? Also, if parenthetical material ends with question mark, would I still include a period outside parenthesis after, to complete the non-parenthetical sentence? Thank you for any guidance! 

We've followed APs change from using numerals for all grades to spelling out grades one to nine. But "K-eight" or "K-six" when referring to a school with grades kindergarten through eighth or kindergarten through sixth  just looks weird to me. But is that what AP style now dictates? 

Hello!
I use Styleguard for editing my releases, but I have a question about the word "on" before a date. For example, "The party will be held "on" Sunday, May 21" is changed by Styleguard to "The party will be held Sunday, May 21. Which is correct?

Is it "road work" or "roadwork?" Wondering if it's one or two words.

Good morning, AP!

Which is best?
He was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
He was named one of Time magazine's 100's Most Influential People in the World. 

I'm leaning toward the former, but it seems like the latter might be more in line with the AP formal-list/Top 5 rule. (??)
Thanks for your help!

"Making, keeping or breaking promises are part of daily human interactions."
 
I think it should be "is." What do you say?

When quoting within a quote, you are to use single quotes, but what happens when you're quoting within quotes in a headline?

Example: 'It's like Lord of the Flies': Bettendorf staff says middle school is out of control

I understand that El Nino and La Nina don't have "a" or "the" in front of them, but how can I add an adjective to describe the weather phenomenon?

Is this okay?
"There is the possibility of a strong El Nino." 

How are quote marks used with product names or models? For example, is it Model A tractor, model "A" tractor, or "A" tractor when referencing a company's product line? The same could be asked of "series." The Series S combine or the 4200 Series sprayer?

A recent New York Times article reads "Poll after poll suggests that..." To me, the mention of multiple polls would indicate that a plural verb should be used, rather than singular. Which is correct?

Has AP updated its guidance on "manifesto" following the Buffalo supermarket massacre. A colleague points to an entry on the Stylebook's Facebook page advising one not use "manifesto" to glorify racist writings but to instead use words like "screed," "rant" or "diatribe." Thanks.

Hello! What is correct?

1. She holds a Bachelor of Science in nursing from...
2. She holds a bachelor of science in nursing from...
3. She holds of Bachelor of Science in Nursing from...

Previous entries used #1 but a recent AP News story has all lowercase. Article link: https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-f5238ff1041bd730c66b7c38d61aa420

Thanks for any help on this!

Second reference on Census Bureau -- is Census OK is should it still be Census Bureau?

When ending a sentence with scare quotes, does the period go inside or outside the quotation marks? For example: 

Help make our Bill & Ted themed party an "excellent adventure."

Is the period properly placed? What if it was an exclamation mark? Would that change things?

Hello!
Do you agree with carry-ons, or would you prefer carry-on luggage?

E.g., The overhead bin holds three carry-ons. OR The overhead bin holds three items of carry-on luggage.

Thank you for you time!

Good morning! Would near term be hyphenated in this sentence?  Thank you. "Our diverse integrated portfolio provides ongoing opportunities to strengthen our competitiveness and maximize upside in the near term and mitigate downside risk longer-term. "