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Listen Up: A Closer Look at the Top Stories for Friday, July 20

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  • An asbestos-lined, 86-year-old steam pipe exploded in the heart of the Flatiron District, forcing the evacuation of 49 nearby buildings
  • A New Jersey homeowner angry about a bus blocking his driveway took his annoyance up with the driver, who dropped his pants and mooned him
  • It turns out Seth Rogan is just as confused by Instagram questions as the everyone else

Friday, July 20, 2018 

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1. Steam Pipe Explosion Leaves Bus-Sized Crater on NYC Street, Asbestos

An asbestos-lined, 86-year-old steam pipe exploded in the heart of the Flatiron District, forcing the evacuation of more than four dozen buildings amid "real concern" carcinogenic debris thrown stories high by the rupture could have gotten into people's buildings or air conditioners, Mayor de Blasio said.

The air in the immediate vicinity is safe and has no meaningful asbestos levels, the mayor said, but debris found on the ground after the blast did test positive.

Nearly 50 buildings were evacuated and some don't know when they will reopen. 

Only several minor injuries were reported. 

Read more here.

2. Bus Driver Moons Neighbor in Dispute Over Blocked Driveway

Hint: This is not how a parking dispute should be settled. 

A New Jersey homeowner angry about a bus blocking his driveway took his annoyance right up to the driver -- and got a shocking response in the form of a mooning.

The homeowner on Academy Street in Belleville lives across the street from a church, and last Thursday, buses were lined up outside, blocking his driveway, he said. He went to complain to the driver.

Suddenly, the driver pulled his pants down, showing his buttocks. The driver has since been fired. 

Read more here.

3. Seth Rogan Is Just as Confused Over Insta Questions as Everyone

It turns out Seth Rogan is just as confused by Instagram questions as the everyone else. 

The comedian tried and hilariously failed at using Insta's newest feature on his story Thursday.

He eventually got the hang of it, though, and said it was his biggest achievement. 

Read more here.

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