QUICK HITS

1 Scotland reignites independence bid:

Scotland will seek the legal backing for a referendum on independence next year, escalating a standoff with the government in London that risks throwing the U.K. into constitutional turmoil. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is accelerating the process of getting the necessary legislation for a vote tested in court before it heads to the Scottish Parliament.

2 European agency to review potential monkeypox vaccine:

The European Medicines Agency says it will begin reviewing data to decide if a smallpox vaccine might also be authorized for monkeypox, amid a growing outbreak across the continent. In a statement Tuesday, the EU drug regulator noted that the vaccine, sold as Jynneos in the U.S., is already cleared for use against monkeypox by American regulators.

3 Nissan recalls Pathfinders:

Nissan is recalling nearly 323,000 Pathfinder SUVS in because the hoods can unexpectedly fly open and block the driver’s view. The recall covers 2013-2016 Pathfinders. The automaker says in documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators that dust and dirt can accumulate on the secondary hood latch, causing it to malfunction .

4 Airbnb says no parties here:

Airbnb is making permanent its ban on parties at homes listed on the site for short-term rentals. The company believes the ban has worked, saying Tuesday that reports of parties at listed properties have dropped 44% from a year ago.

5 Spears’ ex to stand trial:

A California judge found that there is enough evidence against a man once briefly married to Britney Spears who showed up uninvited at the pop star’s wedding to go to trial on a felony stalking charge. The judge ruled Jason Allen Alexander, 40, should be held to answer on the charge.