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[h=4]5 things you need to know Friday[/h]A blue moon really does happen once in a blue moon — or every three years. But skywatchers can catch a rare glimpse Friday after the sunset. Lucky lookers can also see the Delta Aquarids meteor shower, although it will dim against the moon's shine.
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Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) speaks during the presentation for the host city for the 2020 Youth Winter Olympics, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, July 31, 2015.(Photo: Vincent Thian, AP)
Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics
China's capital will host the 2022 Winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee announced Friday. Beijing<span style="color: Red;">*</span>hosted the Summer Games in 2008. The city beat Almaty, Kazakhstan. Both candidates faced criticism for their human rights and press freedoms records. <span style="color: Red;">*</span>An online petition<span style="color: Red;">*</span>urged<span style="color: Red;">*</span>IOC members to reject Beijing's bid. Since the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008, authorities have reportedly cracked down on human rights activists, recently rounding up more than 200 "rights-defender lawyers" and the activists associated with them.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Beijing and Almaty were the only two candidates left after four candidates dropped out citing political or financial reasons.
Chinese people hold a giant banner with the logo for Beijing's Winter Olympics bid as they celebrate the New Year in front of the National Stadium during a new year's countdown event in Beijing, Jan. 1, 2015.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: The Associated Press)
Presidential hopefuls address National Urban League
Presidential contenders for 2016 Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Martin O'Malley and Bernie Sanders will speak at the annual National Urban League conference Friday in Fort Lauderdale. The theme this year is #SaveOurCities, and candidates are expected to share plans for a "more equitable" America. Catch our coverage at onpolitics.usatoday.com.
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton speaks to guests at a campaign event at Iowa State University in Ames on July 26, 2015.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images)
MLB trade deadline looms
Baseball's trade deadline is Friday at 4 p.m. and what a deadline it is! It's hard to tell the buyers from the sellers this season, but one thing is for sure: You can expect a flurry of activity. (Trades still happen after July 31, of course; they're just complicated by Major League Baseball's waiver process.) And for those who think it's just dollars and cents and statistics, see Wilmer Flores.
Rare blue moon appears Friday night
Skywatchers can catch a glimpse of a rare blue moon Friday after sunset. The name is misleading, however. A blue moon appears gray or silver, just like other full moons. The uniqueness comes in the timing. The phenomenon happens once every three years, when a full moon appears for a second time in a single month. Skywatchers can also see the Delta Aquarids meteor shower Friday, though it will dim against the moon's shine.
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If you're not doing anything Friday, you should head outside or get yourself to a window so you can catch the rare event for yourself. Shannon Rae Green, Doyle Rice, Collin Brennan, USA TODAY
It's National Heatstroke Prevention Day
Heatstroke can be deadly and can happen in mere minutes, which is why many public health advocates are trying to raise awareness around the issue. Children are particularly vulnerable, with 38 dying in hot cars every year, most because they were left in their carseats but some because they went into a vehicle without their parents' knowledge. Surprisingly little has been done from a technology standpoint to prevent these deaths, although a new carseat with an alert system will be available at Walmart in August.
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Evenflo has teamed up with Walmart to create a solution to help prevent caregivers from accidentally leaving children in hot cars. Keri Lumm (@thekerilumm) reports on this new lifesaving technology. Buzz60
Bonus item: Let the bingeing begin — again
Even if you've got a Trapper Keeper full of appointments, you'll want to make time for Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, the new Netflix series debuting Friday. Based on the 2001 cult classic, original stars — including Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd — are returning, plus some hilarious guests (i.e. Lake Bell and Jon Hamm).
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Camp Firewood is more than just a summer camp. Camp Firewood is an idea, a promise, a way of life.
And on Friday morning, it will be the setting for a Netflix series.
The latest teaser for "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day Of Camp," which hits N Wochit
Birthday: "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling turns 50. (It's also Harry's birthday.) Rejoice, all you Muggles!
And, the essentials:
Weather: A soggy, hot Friday is on tap for much of the southern tier of the U.S. while the Northwest bakes and the Northeast gets a break from the humidity.
Stocks: U.S. futures were mixed before the start of regular trading.
Weekend TV: Wondering what to watch this weekend? TV critic Robert Bianco looks at Descendants, Bachelor in Paradise and Island Hunters.
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