If you hear the term "survivalist" and it conjures images of militants and conspiracy theorists— residing on the fringes and on compounds, armed to the teeth—well, it's time to reset your doomsday ...

The burgeoning "prepper" movement prepares for the end of civilization Prepping has achieved cohesion and community in the Internet age Some observers suggest energies could be better spent working ...

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Across the U.S., "preppers" have been planning for an event like the coronavirus pandemic for years. Now, ...

When people talk about getting ready for disaster, two groups always come up — preppers and survivalists. At first glance, they seem alike: both value self-reliance and readiness when life takes a ...

As cases of the coronavirus rise in the United States, preppers have watched with a mix of concern, weariness and even some hope that Americans will learn from their example. By Alan Yuhas For weeks, ...

As the number of global coronavirus cases continues to rise, people across the country and the world are beginning to stock up on food, medicine and other supplies. While fears of the virus spread ...

Preppers who were stockpiling supplies for end-of-the-world scenarios when Obama was president have relaxed under Trump, and aren't buying as much.