Delta shifts, Chewbacca sings, Christmas costs, Curry donates

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In a week when California decided Uber was too drunk on power to drive itself, we also saw:

•Delta Air Lines lifted its requirement that medical professionals show identification when they offer medical help after a female black doctor alleged that an attendant rebuffed her offer to assist an ill passenger. Dr. Tamika Cross’ account of the event went viral after she posted it on Facebook in October.

•Speaking of something going viral, Time magazine reported that through the magic of video editing and the Internet, we can now see Chewbacca sing “Silent Night.”

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•The New York Times estimated that buying all the gifts mentioned in “The 12 Days of Christmas” song would cost $34,363.49, not even 1 percent more than last year. The costliest, by far: seven swans a-swimming, at $13,125. That’s right, they cost far more than even 12 drummers drumming. That’s why we use the phrase “starving artist” and not “starving swan.”

•For a far worthier way to spend your money, eBay started auctioning two pairs of specially designed shoes, worn and signed by Stephen Curry to benefit the Oakland Fire Relief fund. The auction lasts several more days, but expect the winning bids to be well over $10,000.

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