Jackie Wattles

I am a breaking news writer and general assignment reporter specializing in business, tech and finance.

Currently, I cover the private space flight industry — rockets, satellites & space tourism.

— A SELECTION OF RECENT WRITING

CNN • Business : Ford to build 50,000 ventilators in 100 days

CNN • Space : Meet the pilots of Virgin Galactic's first flight to space

Signs offering “quick cash” can be seen all over Texas. So-called payday lenders offer short-term loans under $700, but those loans have been criticized for interest rates that can climb to 500 percent. For some customers, taking one on leaves them in a never-ending cycle of debt. It’s controversial and is actually banned in 12 states. And as Jackie Wattles reports, it’s become an issue in this year’s governor’s race.

KUT • Finance : Payday Lenders In the Spotlight, As Industry Becomes an Issue in Texas Governor's Race

CNN • Tech : How NASA's Apollo program kicked off Silicon Valley's tech revolution

CNN • Space : Is the future of space travel just for super rich people?

CNN • Advice : What you can do right now to stop robocalls

CNN • Explainer : Oklahoma earthquake and oil drilling: What we know

CNN • Space : Space junk poses terrifying threats. Here's what that means for SpaceX's megaconstellation

CNN • Business : Virgin Galactic shares fall after it posts further losses

CNN • Space : Adidas launches footwear research into space so it can make better sneakers

CNN • Space : Managing traffic in space is difficult and dangerous. Here's how we could make it better.

CNN • Space : NASA wants astronauts to go back to the moon in 2024. Is it possible?

CNN • Space : SpaceX Falcon Heavy: Everything you need to know

CNN • Space : Elon Musk's highly anticipated presentation about Mars travel is this weekend. Here's why you should watch

CNN • Space : What happened to the Tesla that Elon Musk shot into space?

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