Catastrophic flooding, Tim Curry’s iconic career, health beyond BMI: Catch up on the day’s stories

👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! We’re starting with more sad news today: Tim Curry, the actor whose unforgettable performances in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Clue” and the TV miniseries “It” made him a beloved cult icon, has died. He was 80. 📸 In pictures: Remembering actor Tim Curry Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Catastrophic floods More than 150 people are dead after a powerful landslide unleashed a torrent of water from China into Nepal. Hundreds, including at least 47 Americans, are still unaccounted for. Follow live updates. 2️⃣ ‘Economic D-Day’ The Trump administration threatened Iran with harsh sanctions after military strikes and negotiations failed to deliver victory. But an analysis shows that the US president will have to do more than that to win the war. 3️⃣ Youth online safety Meta reached an $18 billion settlement in a landmark case over claims its platforms harmed children. As part of the agreement, the tech giant says it will introduce changes such as daily time limits for teen users. 4️⃣ Beyond the scale An easy waist measurement may tell more about longevity as you age than BMI. CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen explains. 5️⃣ Secret stronghold The Ganges shark has remained hidden for decades. Now researchers believe they’ve found the endangered species’ last refuge, and they’re racing against time to protect it. Watch this 🎤 Final goodbye: Dolly Parton’s death left the nation shaken with grief. But she’s left us with a parting gift — an unreleased song that’s set to come out on her 100th birthday. Top headlines Check this out 🍴 Culinary battlefield: From tacos to tarte Tatin and burritos to boeuf Bourguignon, French and Mexican cuisines have earned fans for generations. Here are 43 classic dishes to add to your must-try list. For CNN subscribers Quiz time 🛡️ Which home security company is rolling out new encryption tech to ease surveillance fears? A. Ring B. SimpliSafe C. Eufy D. Wyze ⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. Thanks for reading ✅ Most popular in yesterday’s newsletter: Parton’s nephew releases video statement on Dolly Parton’s passing 🧠 Quiz answer: A. Ring’s latest update includes a technology called TAKE — an acronym for “throw away the key.” It will store all videos in a secure digital vault to which only the user has the key. 👋 We’ll see you tomorrow.