TODAY News, April 23: Wildfires Rage Across Southeast | Iran Tensions Escalate As Peace Talks Stall | Health Secretary Kennedy Grilled Over Vaccines | Airline Troubles Ahead Of Summer Travel Season
Podcast:TODAY Published On: Thu Apr 23 2026 Description: Wildfires are rapidly spreading across Georgia and Florida, forcing evacuations, and destroying homes. Also, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are escalating as ship seizures and a U.S. blockade continue, with no clear path to a ceasefire. Plus, lawmakers pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccines as measles cases rise. And, soaring jet fuel costs from the Iran war are raising airfares, cutting flights, and pushing Spirit Airlines toward a potential bailout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.