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BEIJING — A futile effort to cut air pollution for the Olympics by closing down businesses has paralyzed industries in the affected regions, with effects that will be felt around the world long after the Olympics are over.

HARWICH — Though late this year, Brent Hemeon can savor his favorite breakfast every morning: a fresh tomato, sliced, with a teeny bit of salt.

BOSTON — Gov Deval Patrick yesterday signed an environmental bond bill that included the so-called Clean Water Act, a measure proponents say is key in efforts to protect Cape Cod waterways.

Netflix, the DVD rental service, is suffering from the biggest shipping problem in its history, delaying delivery of those familiar red-and-white envelopes to millions of its customers.

WASHINGTON — The number of homeowners stung by the dramatic decline in the U.S. housing market jumped last month as foreclosure filings grew by more than 50 percent compared with the same month a year ago, according to data released yesterday.

FORT WORTH, Texas — In a much-anticipated agreement, American Airlines said it will team up with British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia to cooperate on flights across the Atlantic.

ORLEANS — Citing a lack of customer interest, Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank has begun phasing out its credit card product.

WASHINGTON — Inflation is running at the fastest pace in 17 years, the job market is under further strain and foreclosure filings are surging.