There was a change few updates back on how new tab works. I believe you are looking for this github issue
Go to about://config
> search for zen.urlbar.replace-newtab
and make it false
There was a change few updates back on how new tab works. I believe you are looking for this github issue
Go to about://config
> search for zen.urlbar.replace-newtab
and make it false
I think this is that episode Hyperfixed