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Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a leading member of the task force, has become nationally known for his simple and direct explanations to the public about the…

A still from "Spaceship Earth".; Credit: Neon/"Spaceship Earth" (2020)

Two months is a long time to be quarantined in one place. Just ask, well, pretty much anyone in the era of COVID-19. But imagine if you were quarantined for two years instead of two months, all in the name of science, and it was by choice!

In 1991, eight researchers did exactly that in Oracle, Arizona as part of a first-of-its-kind mission called BIOSPHERE 2. No, there was no failed BIOSPHERE 1 mission -- BIOSPHERE 1 is planet Earth. The mission’s goal was to create a living ecosystem inside a massive glass and steel facility to show that human life could be sustained in outer space. The idea was that whenever humanity finally did gain the ability to travel deeper into space and colonize another planet, a biosphere would need to be built first so that life could be sustained. But what started as a science experiment quickly evolved into a cultural phenomenon, and while some watched with bated breath to see whether the researchers could really create a living ecosystem in a controlled environment, others saw the project and those who were involved as a cult of sorts. Director Matt Wolf explores BIOSPHERE 2  the researchers (“biospherians”) who carried the mission out, what ultimately happened and the good and bad ways in which it became a cultural phenomenon.

Today on FilmWeek, “The Frame” host John Horn talks with Wolf about the making of the film and what can be learned from the biospherians about our current situation staying at home because of COVID-19.

Guest:

Matt Wolf, director of the documentary “Spaceship Earth"

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Many couples can relate.

THE UK Government is “actively looking at” quarantining people arriving from abroad as criticism mounts over the country dragging its feet compared to other parts of the world.

As novel coronavirus spreads throughout the United States, millions of Americans are spending more time at home.MORE: Here's everything coming to Disney+ in AprilBut whether you're doing so because of a job loss, working from home situation or otherwise taking part in the mass effort to stay safe, chances are you've been bored once or twice while living under quarantine.Thankfully, some very talented people have been creating extra-special performances and experiences that you can enjoy to help you cope with the new normal and that don't break any social distancing rules. ...

The Government is "actively looking" at holding people who arrive from abroad in quarantine to help control the spread of coronavirus, Grant Shapps has said.

The 'Die Hard' actor has been in Idaho with the 'Ghost' actress and their children, Rumer, 31, Scout, 28, and Talluhah, 26, for the past

Doug Vince and Margaret Maxwell, both in their 90s, are celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day together after taking the plunge and moving in at the start of lockdown

quarantine is lame.

While husband Dharmendra is at their Lonavala farm, Hema Malini is spending lockdown at her Juhu home with pet dogs. The veteran star provided a glimpse of her 'special family members' on Twitter. She shared pictures of Snoopy, the stray she adopted as a puppy. She also has a Golden Retriever called Gypsy "who has now grown old and spends the entire afternoon with me (sic)."

Song of the hills

Jubin Nautiyal is spending lockdown in hometown Dehradun. The Tum hi aana singer is keeping fans entertained through virtual performances from his rooftop. Considering the picturesque backdrop in the hilly terrain, fans have now asked for a virtual concert. He has lined up a show on April 26, which will stream live on his social media handles. Nautiyal will render Bollywood as well as English tracks.

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The worldwide lockdown has forced us to stay at homes, stay indoors, and stay as far away from people as possible. Some are safe in their own homes and some are abroad with friends or alone. Jacqueline Fernandez, however, is locked down at a farmhouse and that farmhouse is at Panvel. Yes, we are talking about Salman Khan's very popular farmhouse where he celebrates his birthday every year.

How has the actress been spending time at that place and what exactly has the lockdown taught her? She has spilled the beans on all in her recent interview with Times of India. Speaking to the daily, she said, "At the farm, I ride horses, swim, run and do yoga to keep myself fit. Being amidst nature has never felt so good. This lockdown has helped me devote more time to activities that I enjoy. This includes reading, too."

And just like any other actor, she is also missing her closest friends and family, she says, "Earlier, I wouldn't be so much in touch with them, but lately, I have been spending a lot of time with them, though virtually." On the work front, she has films like Mrs. Serial Killer, Attack, and Kick 2. And this is what she has to say on getting back to work, "I am eagerly waiting to get back to shoots, get dressed and have fun… I am missing all that."

And Salman Khan took to his Instagram account to share a shirtless picture of himself that was slyly clicked by Jacqueline and don't miss the caption the actor has written:

 

 

 

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Jacky got caught taking a pic chori chori Chupke chupke... she took one more after that which she will post on her own! @jacquelinef143

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Kim Kardashian is one of many celebs who are taking the coronavirus pandemic very seriously.

The cosmetics billionaire tried out one of Instagram's blue eye filters that she's used in recent days with her friend Stassie Karanikolaou and her daughter Stormi.

Almost three quarters (74 per cent) of people thought that shutting off hundreds of thousands of people in the way that Wuhan has been isolated in China, would be a 'correct' move by the Government.

Three men, aged 42, 64 and 70, have been found dead over the weekend in at the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Manhattan that was used to quarantine recovering COVID-19 patients.

The two top stars were joined by several other celebrities including John Legend, Olivia Culpo, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban as the did their best to promote social distancing.

The singer, 33, shared her message alongside a photo showing her wearing a gray hoodie and peering straight into the camera between two fingers in the shape of a 'v'.

On Tuesday evening, Lady Gaga again posted to her Instagram with an encouraging note, along with a sweet selfie with new boyfriend Michael Polansky.

The cosmetics billionaire tried out one of Instagram's blue eye filters that she's used in recent days with her friend Stassie Karanikolaou and her daughter Stormi.

Following California's statewide stay-at-home order, the exes decided to shelter together, according to Us Weekly. 'Khloe, Tristan and True are quarantining together,' said the magazine.

The 40-year-old Sundance Jury Prize winner and the 50-year-old politician celebrated their first anniversary of dating on October 13

Joseph Curci from Manalapan, New Jersey shared the clip of his Nana. She mixed vanilla vodka, orange vodka, Chambord, and orange juice and mixed them with a shaker.

Sir Mick Jagger is currently happily holed up at his 16th century French castle, La Fourchette, which is situated on the banks of the Loire as he quarantines during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Anthony Fauci said Sunday that officials had to convince Donald Trump not to impose a quarantine on parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut after the U.S. death toll from coronavirus doubled.

Kylie Jenner posed flirtatiously in a new photo that showed her midriff. She suggested a 'trolls&chill' session, which is Stormi's favorite movie, though it may have been a euphemism.

Tihidi police have lodged an FIR under Section 51 of the Disaster Management Act against the six people seen in the video and a probe is underway.